Unmissable Savings: J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lavish Illustrated Editions Up to 60% Off for Prime Members!

Attention, Prime members! Amazon is rolling out incredible early deals for Prime Big Deal Days (October 7-8), featuring J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic works. You can now get your hands on the stunning Deluxe Illustrated Editions of The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, and The Lord of the Rings for up to an impressive 60% off.

These aren’t just any books; these special editions are a collector’s dream. Each volume boasts original drawings, paintings, sketches, and intricate maps crafted by Tolkien himself. The Deluxe Special Editions elevate the experience further with premium features like elegant cloth board covers, quarter-bound in leather, complete with custom slipcases and exclusive collectible inserts.

For instance, the Hobbit Deluxe Illustrated: Special Edition, originally priced at $195, is now an astonishing $79. Meanwhile, The Silmarillion, also starting at $195, is available for just $80. And the monumental Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated: Special Edition, typically $250, can be yours for $111.56.

While standard hardcover editions are also available at lower prices, only the regular Hobbit: Tolkien Illustrated Edition is part of an official Prime Big Deal Days promotion, marked down to $30.39 from its usual $75. In addition to these author-illustrated treasures, Amazon is also offering the breathtaking 2024 Lord of the Rings box set, magnificently illustrated by Alan Lee, at a new all-time low price. For even more fantastic J.R.R. Tolkien offers during Prime Big Deal Days, keep an eye out for deals on The Complete History of Middle-earth, the budget-friendly 2024 Collector’s Editions, and the classic 1988 hardcover box set featuring Lee’s distinctive cover art.

The Hobbit Deluxe Illustrated: Tolkien Special Edition

This Deluxe Special Edition of The Hobbit stands apart from its standard counterpart. The 384-page volume features a redesigned, premium binding, exquisitely crafted with cloth board and quarter-bound in ribbed green leather. Its custom clothbound slipcase and cover are adorned with foil-stamped logos and text. Unlike the standard edition’s blue stained page edges, this Special Edition boasts luxurious gold edges, enhancing its opulent feel. Like all the illustrated editions, it also includes a convenient built-in ribbon bookmark.

Exclusive bonuses for this version include two fold-out, poster-sized maps of Thror’s Map and the Wilderland, an 88-page illustrated booklet detailing the book’s creation, and a replica art card of Tolkien’s original dust jacket painting for The Hobbit.

Both the Deluxe and standard Tolkien Illustrated Editions of The Hobbit contain 50 sketches, paintings, and other original artwork by Tolkien, created during his drafting of The Lord of the Rings‘ prelude. As noted, the standard hardcover The Hobbit: Tolkien Illustrated Edition is also discounted to $30.93 from $75 as an official Prime Big Deal Days offer.

The Silmarillion Deluxe Illustrated: Tolkien Special Edition

The Silmarillion‘s Deluxe Special Edition is currently available at a price comparable to The Hobbit‘s special edition, though it’s worth noting this isn’t its historical lowest price, having been $55 during a previous Prime Day.

This 448-page Tolkien Illustrated Edition includes 50 illustrations, paintings, and sketches by J.R.R. Tolkien. The more premium Deluxe version features a ribbed spine quarter-bound in rich blue leather and a matching cloth board cover. The custom clothbound slipcase and cover are beautifully embellished with foil-stamped symbols and Elvish script. The book itself showcases elegant silver page edges, text printed in two colors, and a practical ribbon bookmark.

Inside the slipcase, you’ll discover a Taniquetil art card and a pair of poster-sized maps of Beleriand – one depicting an early version of the region, the other a more detailed, fully realized setting. Complementing these is an illustrated booklet by Christopher Tolkien, chronicling the fascinating creation of The Silmarillion.

The standard hardcover edition of The Silmarillion is currently priced at $39.78 (originally $75). This particular offer is not an official Prime Big Deal Days promotion, so its price may fluctuate in the coming days.

The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated: Tolkien Special Edition

The Deluxe Illustrated Special Edition of The Lord of the Rings is typically the most expensive of the trio, a reflection of its substantial size. This single volume collects all three parts of Tolkien’s masterpiece: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. It’s now on sale for 55% off, bringing the price down to $111.56 from its original $250.

Released in 2022, this 1,248-page Deluxe Illustrated Special Edition pioneered many of the unique features found in the other two volumes. It includes two fold-out maps of Middle-earth, meticulously created by Christopher Tolkien, a quarter-bound red leather spine, a cloth board cover, a clothbound slipcase, and foil-stamped images and text on both the cover and case. Additional inserts include a replica of Thorin’s letter to Bilbo in Elvish script.

The pages of this Deluxe Special Edition gleam with gold edges—in contrast to the standard edition’s red—and feature 30 full-color illustrations by J.R.R. Tolkien throughout the text. Like the standard edition, it comes with a ribbon bookmark and the complete original text, including the extensive appendices.

The standard hardcover of The Lord of the Rings: Tolkien Illustrated has not yet received an official Big Deal Days discount.

The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set

For die-hard fans of The Lord of the Rings, another ultra-premium option awaits: a remastered version of the cherished 1992 hardcover edition. This exquisite Deluxe Illustrated Box Set, originally retailing for $325, is now available for just $131.86.

This premium hardcover collection is split into three volumes and features a wealth of artwork by the beloved artist Alan Lee. Notably, the 2024 box set includes over 50 brand-new pencil sketches and stunning full-color paintings. It also comes with three art cards and two fold-out maps, expertly drawn by Christopher Tolkien.

Matching the elegance of the Tolkien Illustrated Deluxe Editions, these books are quarter-bound in leather and cloth. The cloth board slipcase and covers are adorned with silver foil-stamped symbols and text. A dramatic illustration of billowing smoke from Mount Doom graces the inside of the display box and the side page edges, while the top and bottom page edges are stained a deep dark blue.

This edition of Lord of the Rings spans 1,332 pages, all meticulously sewn to the spine, and each volume includes a convenient ribbon bookmark.

Additional J.R.R. Tolkien Book Deals for Prime Big Deal Days

• Tolkien Illustrated Edition Series
  • The Hobbit (Tolkien Illustrated Edition) — $30.39 (was $75)
  • The Silmarillion (Tolkien Illustrated Edition) — $39.78 (was $75)
  • The Lord of the Rings (Tolkien Illustrated Edition) — $47.49 (was $90)
• Tolkien Illustrated Deluxe Special Editions
  • The Hobbit Deluxe Illustrated: Special Edition — $78.93 (was $195)
  • The Silmarillion Deluxe Illustrated: Special Edition — $79.88 (was $195)
  • The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated: Special Edition — $111.56 (was $250)

The Lord of the Rings Collector’s Editions (2024)

• The Hobbit Collector’s Edition — $11.33 (was $35)
• The Silmarillion Collector’s Edition — $12.26 (was $35)
• The Fellow of the Ring Collector’s Edition — $14.17 (was $35)
• The Two Towers Collector’s Edition — $12.18 (was $35)
• The Return of the King Collector’s Edition — $15.07 (was $35)
• The Lord of the Rings Collector’s Edition Box Set — $59.79 (was $105)

The History of Middle-earth Series

• The Complete History of Middle-earth — $80.65 (was $250)
• The History of Middle-earth 2024 Editions
  • Box Set 1 (4 Books) — $54.85 (was $125)
  • Box Set 2 (3 Books) — $55.57 (was $100)
  • Box Set 3 (4 Books) — $43.03 (was $125)
  • Box Set 4 (4 Books) — $55.24 (was $125)

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More Tolkien Box Set Deals

• The Lord of the Rings Hardcover Box Set (1988) — $38.75 (was $90)
• Tolkien Myths and Legends Box Set (4 Books) — $51 (was $125)
• The Great Tales of Middle-earth Box Set (3 Books) — $75 (was $125)
• Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit 4-Book Leatherette Set — $29.73 (was $60)
• The Collected Poems of J.R.R. Tolkien: 3-Book Box Set — $61 (was $125)

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