The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Edition Hardcover J. R. R. Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated by the Author: A Fully Illustrated Version of the Classic Fantasy Novels (Tolkien Illustrated Editions) Hardcover. A sumptuous slipcased edition of Tolkien's classic epic tale of adventure, fully illustrated in color for the first time by the author himself. This deluxe volume, an ideal gift for Tolkien fans, is quarterbound and includes many special features unique to this edition.

Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, this epic fantasy classic has touched the hearts of young and old alike. This one-volume hardcover 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. Tolkien illustrations include the pages from the Book of Mazarbul, marvellous 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 very special collector's edition is quarterbound with raised ribs on the spine and stamped in two foils. The pages are edged in gold and contained within are special features unique to this edition.