For devoted fans of The Lord of the Rings, an extraordinary opportunity awaits! The definitive ‘Complete History of Middle-earth’ box set is now available at an astonishingly low price during the Prime Big Deal Days early sale. This massive three-book, 5,440-page hardcover collection, which includes all 12 volumes of J.R.R. Tolkien’s posthumously published series, has plummeted from its usual $250 to just $84.90 for Prime members. Without a Prime membership, the price is $106, making this an unbeatable offer for subscribers.
Beyond the single massive set, all four of the 2024 hardcover box sets, which compile The History of Middle-earth and The Silmarillion, are also on sale for over 50% off each.
The Complete History of Middle-earth Hardcover Box Set
$84.90 (was $250) | Early Prime Big Deal Days Sale
Published in 2020 with a suggested retail price of $250, The Complete History of Middle-earth is both readable and beautifully crafted. Each volume comes with a dust jacket, and the entire set is housed in a high-quality custom display case adorned with a classic Tolkien logo.
Based on Tolkien’s extensive legendarium—a vast collection of backstories, lore, and notes spanning thousands of years of Middle-earth history—The History of Middle-earth was originally published between 1983 and 1996. Christopher Tolkien, the author’s son and literary executor, meticulously compiled, edited, and expanded upon this material to create 12 distinct books.
The Complete History of Middle-earth contains all 12 volumes in their original publication order:
- Book of Lost Tales, Part I
- Book of Lost Tales, Part II
- The Lays of Beleriand
- The Shaping of Middle-earth
- The Lost Road and Other Writings
- The Return of the Shadow
- The Treason of Isengard
- The War of the Ring
- Sauron Defeated
- Morgoth’s Ring
- The War of the Jewels
- The Peoples of Middle-earth
At a staggering 5,440 pages across just three books, these volumes will undoubtedly be a centerpiece on any fan’s bookshelf. While each of the three large volumes was also published individually, purchasing two of them separately would currently cost more than the entire box set.
The 2024 History of Middle-earth Box Sets
- Box Set 1 (4 Books) — $54.85 (was $125)
- Box Set 2 (3 Books) — $55.57 (was $100)
- Box Set 3 (4 Books) — $45.30 (was $125)
- Box Set 4 (4 Books) — $55.24 (was $125)
While the ‘Complete History of Middle-earth’ offers the most budget-friendly way to acquire all 12 physical volumes, the 2024 box sets are equally compelling. These stunning editions boast vibrant, fully illustrated dust jackets and elegant display cases. For those who appreciate a classic aesthetic, the reversible dust jackets also feature original graphics with solid-color backgrounds.
These four 2024 sets collectively contain all 12 volumes, plus some fantastic bonus material. Publisher William Morrow thoughtfully included The Silmarillion as the first book in Box Set 1. Often associated with ‘The History of Middle-earth,’ ‘The Silmarillion’ is, next to ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit,’ Tolkien’s most renowned work, with early drafts and sections of the 1977 classic actually appearing within the 12-volume series. Additionally, Box Set 1 features Unfinished Tales, and the final set includes a comprehensive book-length index.
This summer, William Morrow expanded its collection of decorative Tolkien hardcover box sets. ‘Tolkien Myths and Legends,’ a four-book set, is currently available for $53.70 (originally $125). Also on sale is ‘The Great Tales of Middle-earth,’ which bundles Tolkien’s final three novels, priced at $75 (down from $125).
Tolkien Myths and Legends Hardcover Box Set (2025)
$53.70 (was $125) | Released June 10
The Great Tales of Middle-earth Hardcover Box Set (2025)
$75 (was $125) | Released August 19
For those seeking a truly luxurious ‘Lord of the Rings’ experience, consider ‘The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set,’ now significantly reduced to $135.09 (from $325). Released last October, this exquisite three-volume hardcover set features over 50 brand-new illustrations by the celebrated artist Alan Lee. Each book is crafted with cloth boards quarterbound in leather, adorned with new artwork stamped on the covers. The set is housed in a bespoke cloth board display case, foil-stamped with a silver emblem that perfectly complements the cover and spine typography. Even the page edges and the interior of the display case are beautifully illustrated, depicting Mount Doom’s fiery eruption.