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The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition (Pre-Purchase, Hardcover)

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Note, this book is available for pre-purchase and is set to be released on October 19, 2021. You will not be charged until your product ships.

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  • This new edition is illustrated with J.R.R. Tolkien's own artwork, created as he wrote the original text. It will be packaged with the following features: shrink-wrapped for damage protection, a sewn hardback binding with a ribbon placemark, ink-sprayed edges displaying Tolkien's runes, two maps loosely tucked, and will be printed on FSC "forest-friendly" paper. The text will be printed in two colors with full-color illustrations, and the dustjacket will be stamped in two foils with a circular die-cut.
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I'm a little confused about the illustrations....they say they're Tolkein's (and the maps that are well know to any previous reader certainly are) but it also shows watercolor images in the Amazon reviews, that are decidedly NOT Tolkien's (they look like they're from a different edition, one that I have which is three hardbound volumes with art by (Alan Lee? Brian Froud? Someone along those lines), which were done after the movies (many are based on the visualizations created for the movies. As far as I know, Tolkien didn't do illustrations like these. I assume this is part of the usual issue with Amazon where they lump reviews for multiple related things into one glob of commentary. Just be aware.

*edit: yes, the watercolor illustrations showing up in the amazon reviews section are from the 2013 or earlier version, and are by Alan Lee, not Tolkien.**
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YOU SHALL NOT PASS... on this deal if you loved the story.
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Just want to point out if it isn't obvious to people, this is the three Lord of the Rings books bound into one book.
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07-26-2021 at 11:55 AM.
07-26-2021 at 11:55 AM.
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Sweet! In 4 1! I just wish that the deluxe version was available in the U.S.
Ordered that version from AMZN UK to be shipped to US. You should have that option if you really want it.
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07-26-2021 at 12:06 PM.
07-26-2021 at 12:06 PM.
dang it... the slickdeals trap has gotten me again...
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07-26-2021 at 12:46 PM.
07-26-2021 at 12:46 PM.
Order this if you want a damaged book. Amazon uses no cushioning with books. It's almost guaranteed to have a smashed corner.
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07-26-2021 at 12:51 PM.
07-26-2021 at 12:51 PM.
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Just want to point out if it isn't obvious to people, this is the three Lord of the Rings books bound into one book.
The Book of Three, in a manner of speaking.
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07-26-2021 at 12:57 PM.
07-26-2021 at 12:57 PM.
Is this the best version that's out? Or is there a better version of the books?
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07-26-2021 at 01:02 PM.
07-26-2021 at 01:02 PM.
I have always dreamed about owning this one. now at this price I can Achieve my dreams of owning it! Im going to share with many of this great offer of such an amazing book ! Going to keep me on my chair for many hours of non stop entertainment! Thanks for the post
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Sethbacca
07-26-2021 at 01:14 PM.
07-26-2021 at 01:14 PM.
Annnnnd, soldddddd. I just got The Hobbit illustrated edition recently and loved it, so this will go nicely with it!
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07-26-2021 at 01:15 PM.
07-26-2021 at 01:15 PM.
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Is this the best version that's out? Or is there a better version of the books?
Depends whether you like illustrated editions, or prefer individual books instead of one ginormous volume ultimately. I'm pretty sure you can find pages or youtube videos explaining all of the different editions though.
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07-26-2021 at 01:39 PM.
07-26-2021 at 01:39 PM.
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They're just going to keep milking this trilogy aren't they. Don't get me wrong, this is my favorite trilogy of all time…but still…🙄

I think there is another version coming out next year. It's also an illustrated version but this time, it's an illustration of Tolkien doing the illustrations for this book.
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07-26-2021 at 02:21 PM.
07-26-2021 at 02:21 PM.
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Order this if you want a damaged book. Amazon uses no cushioning with books. It's almost guaranteed to have a smashed corner.
Truth. All books I receive from Amazon have at least one smashed corner. That said, they are always good for a partial refund of ~20% if you're willing to live with the damage.
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07-26-2021 at 03:23 PM.
07-26-2021 at 03:23 PM.
At first I was skeptical but I'm happy to see 15k reviews for this already despite it not being out yet - so I'll know my money is well spent in 3 months when people first get their hands on it.
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07-26-2021 at 03:39 PM.
07-26-2021 at 03:39 PM.
Is this new previously unpublished art/illustrations or just stuff we've already seen before.


For a taste of tolkiens artwork check out:

http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Ca...R._Tolkien

Blech to all three books in one volume.

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07-26-2021 at 03:52 PM.

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07-26-2021 at 03:52 PM.
Just an FYI for fans/collectors

There will be deluxe version of this illustrated edition only available in the UK and canada.

Looks like a better binding, better cover, slipcase and maybe some addition stuff. Available october in the UK and dec in canada. Limited to 5000 copies world wide:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lord-Rin...008471290/
https://www.amazon.ca/Lord-Rings-...0008471290

From IGN discussing the two versions:

https://www.ign.com/articles/wher...ed-edition
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The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Deluxe Edition is limited to just 5,000 copies worldwide, and it's only coming out in the UK and Canada. Featuring "raised ribs on the spine and stamped in two foils," the pages of this massive tome are "are edged in gold," and the entire thing is "quarterbound in cloth and leather."

It comes in a slipcase and contains the Tolkien illustrations found in the regular Illustrated Edition, as well as "two poster-size, fold-out maps revealing all the detail of Middle-earth."
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07-26-2021 at 04:05 PM.
07-26-2021 at 04:05 PM.
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He should have stuck to writing, these things are atrocious

You're in the minority, they're excellent imo, especially love the maps.
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Quote from trikster2 :
Just an FYI for fans/collectors

There will be deluxe version of this illustrated edition only available in the UK and canada.

Looks like a better binding, better cover, slipcase and maybe some addition stuff. Available october in the UK and dec in canada. Limited to 5000 copies world wide:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lord-Rin...008471290/ [amazon.co.uk]
https://www.amazon.ca/Lord-Rings-...0008471290 [amazon.ca]

From IGN discussing the two versions:

https://www.ign.com/articles/wher...ed-edition [ign.com]
And here I am, spending $170 on UK preorder, without thinking much how I'm going to justify having another (8th, I think) edition of LOTR in my dusty collection.
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