Sauron has returned. . . watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 on Prime Video.
Three-volume, deluxe slipcased hardcover set of The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout by acclaimed Tolkien artist, Alan Lee. Features exclusive new paintings and dozens of drawings appearing for the very first time, together with three removable art cards and two foldout maps.
Since it was first published, The Lord of the Rings, a high fantasy classic, has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, this sweeping epic fantasy saga has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Across its many editions, in the region of 100 million copies have been sold around the world. And no edition has proved more popular than the Centenary edition illustrated by award-winning artist, Alan Lee.
Now, for the first time since its publication in 1992, this illustrated edition has been revised and expanded, with a number of brand-new paintings and more than 50 pencil drawings added by the artist.
Readers will be able to follow the complete story of the Hobbits and their part in the quest of the Ring – beginning with Bilbo’s Long-expected Party and culminating in the dramatic climax between Frodo and Gollum atop Mount Doom – while also enjoying over fifty full-page color paintings and numerous illustrations which accompany J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic tale.
This new hardcover set of this beautifully illustrated work features brand-new cover designs by the artist. The three volumes have additionally been enhanced for the first time with sprayed edges, and are housed in a custom-built, illustrated slipcase stamped in silver foil with designs created exclusively by Alan Lee. They are accompanied by three removable art cards, and two foldout maps of Middle-earth drawn by Christopher Tolkien.
Experience the War of the Ring as never before with this complete, illustrated trilogy:
- The Complete Trilogy: Follow the Hobbits from Bilbo’s quiet birthday party to the final, dramatic confrontation between Frodo and Gollum atop Mount Doom.
- Stunning Alan Lee Illustrations: Discover an expanded vision of Middle-earth with over fifty full-page color paintings, including brand-new, exclusive pieces, and dozens of new pencil drawings by the acclaimed artist.
- Deluxe Hardcover Box Set: Three beautifully bound hardcover volumes, each with new cover designs, sprayed page edges, and housed in a custom-built slipcase stamped with silver foil.
- Exclusive Collector’s Materials: Includes three removable art cards showcasing Alan Lee’s work and two foldout maps of Middle-earth drawn by Christopher Tolkien.
J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over sixty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.
