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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.

About this book:
  • 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.**
YOU SHALL NOT PASS... on this deal if you loved the story.
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 05:10 AM.
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Looks good thanks
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07-26-2021 at 08:18 AM.

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Ooh, the illustrations are by Tolkien himself -- I looked it up, and the announcement says there are 30 of Tolkien's illustrations plus a fold-out map.
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07-26-2021 at 08:23 AM.
07-26-2021 at 08:23 AM.
Beats an illustrated Lord of the Flies, or Lord of the Dance for that matter.
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07-26-2021 at 08:37 AM.
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Sweet! In 4 1! I just wish that the deluxe version was available in the U.S.
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07-26-2021 at 08:38 AM.

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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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07-26-2021 at 08:47 AM.
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#1 New Release in Classic American Literature
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07-26-2021 at 08:50 AM.
07-26-2021 at 08:50 AM.
I want this badly but have vowed not to add to my physical bookshelf. Had 4 moves in 2 years plus water damage. Most of my books survived but can't have another pep-talk with myself on the importance of perspective.
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07-26-2021 at 09:09 AM.
07-26-2021 at 09:09 AM.
I want this, but I'd really rather have the UK/Canadian version. Still a fantastic deal for this version though. 👍
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07-26-2021 at 09:25 AM.
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So this is the 8k remastered version I heard about
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07-26-2021 at 09:27 AM.
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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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