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The Lord of the Rings: Special Edition (Hardcover Book, Illustrated)

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  • J. R. R. Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings enthusiasts will want to own this very special edition of the classic masterpiece illustrated throughout in color by the author himself and with the complete text printed in two colors—the perfect gift idea!
  • 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, its sweeping fantasy and epic adventure has touched the hearts of young and old alike. More than 150 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 hardback 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 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.
  • Sympathetically packaged to reflect the classic look of the first edition, this new edition of the bestselling hardcover will prove irresistible to collectors and new fans alike.

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I have it, not worth it. Just looks cooler in your bookcase
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Save yourself about $70 and get this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings...3037&psc=1
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Kind of like my Godfather trilogy directors cut VHS sets. LMAO
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05-12-2024 at 03:29 AM.

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05-12-2024 at 03:29 AM.
Very tempted. I wonder how this differs from the 50th anniversary edition in black, that I already have.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0618517650/
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05-12-2024 at 04:20 AM.
05-12-2024 at 04:20 AM.
Quote from erthian :
Very tempted. I wonder how this differs from the 50th anniversary edition in black, that I already have.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0618517650/

… this one is red

Here's the Amazon description This one-volume hardback 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 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.

Sounds like you get some extra fake burned paper.
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05-12-2024 at 05:01 AM.
05-12-2024 at 05:01 AM.
Quote from erthian :
Very tempted. I wonder how this differs from the 50th anniversary edition in black, that I already have.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0618517650/
how much did you pay for that one?
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arabbitfriend
05-12-2024 at 05:38 AM.
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The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition hardcover is currently $40, but can often be grabbed for $25, and it comes with the two illustrated maps, but not the case or the "leaves from the book of mazarbul" or the "king's letter", whatever those things are. Seems like this isn't worth much more than $50.
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05-12-2024 at 06:22 AM.
05-12-2024 at 06:22 AM.
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You could buy 1000 of these. Let it increase value over time. Win.
Kind of like my Godfather trilogy directors cut VHS sets. LMAO
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05-12-2024 at 06:24 AM.
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I have it, not worth it. Just looks cooler in your bookcase
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05-12-2024 at 06:29 AM.
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how much did you pay for that one?
About $50. I think it was Black Friday or something. Wish I'd gotten a few for gifts seeing the price now.
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05-12-2024 at 06:31 AM.
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The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition hardcover is currently $40, but can often be grabbed for $25, and it comes with the two illustrated maps, but not the case or the "leaves from the book of mazarbul" or the "king's letter", whatever those things are. Seems like this isn't worth much more than $50.
If the reviews didnt complain about the gold flaking off quickly, and the print actually looked nice to read, it might be, but I agree. Especially since the things you listed are in the other editions, juts not loose leaf cut outs, they're just printed on pages.
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05-12-2024 at 06:32 AM.
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Sounds like you get some extra fake burned paper.
Which is printed in the edition I have lol. Looks nice but really not worth it, I'd say.
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05-12-2024 at 06:45 AM.
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Save yourself about $70 and get this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings...3037&psc=1
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05-12-2024 at 06:48 AM.
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Just in time for Mother's Day
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