The Lord of the Rings: Special Edition

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A sumptuous slipcased edition of Tolkien’s classic epic tale of adventure, fully illustrated in color for the first time by the author himself. This deluxe volume, an ideal gift for Tolkien fans, is quarterbound and includes many special features unique to this edition.

Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, this epic fantasy classic has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Over 100 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world, and occasional collectors’ editions become prized and valuable items of publishing.

This one-volume hardcover edition contains the complete text, fully corrected and reset, which is printed in red and black and features, for the very first time, thirty color illustrations, maps and sketches drawn by Tolkien himself as he composed this epic work. These rare J.R.R. Tolkien illustrations include the pages from the Book of Mazarbul, marvellous facsimiles created by Tolkien to accompany the famous ‘Bridge of Khazad-dum’ chapter. Also appearing are two removable fold-out maps drawn by Christopher Tolkien revealing all the detail of Middle-earth.

This very special collector’s edition is quarterbound with raised ribs on the spine and stamped in two foils. The pages are edged in gold and contained within are special features unique to this edition.

This definitive edition brings Tolkien’s personal vision to life with:

• Art by the Author: For the first time, see Middle-earth through the author’s own eyes with thirty full-color paintings, maps, and sketches created by J.R.R. Tolkien.
• The Book of Mazarbul: Features breathtaking facsimiles of the pages from the Book of Mazarbul, personally created by Tolkien for the iconic ‘Bridge of Khazad-dûm’ chapter.
• Removable Fold-Out Maps: Chart the journey across Middle-earth with two large, removable fold-out maps drawn by Christopher Tolkien.
• Gold-Edged Pages & Binding: A stunning quarterbound volume with raised ribs on the spine, stamped in two foils, and finished with elegant gold-edged pages.

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.