For the first time ever, a very special edition of the classic masterpiece, The Lord of The Rings is illustrated throughout in color by the author himself and includes the complete text printed in two colors.
Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivaled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy and epic adventure has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Over 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, marvelous 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.
This sumptuous slipcased edition of Tolkien’s classic epic tale of adventure is fully illustrated in color for the first time by the author himself. This deluxe volume is quarterbound in leather and includes many special features unique to this edition.
This limited edition hardcover will retail for $250 and you can pre-order the book HERE. It will be published on October 4, 2022.