The Lord of the Rings

Illustrated Edition

J. R. R. Tolkien

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HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
24 January 2022

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Classic fiction (pre c 1945); Adventure; Fantasy; Epic Fantasy; Fantasy

Series: Lord of the Rings

For the first time ever, a very special edition of the classic masterpiece, illustrated throughout in colour by the author himself and with the complete text printed in two colours.

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, 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 colour illustrations, maps and sketches drawn by Tolkien himself as he composed this epic work. These 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.

Sympathetically packaged to reflect the classic look of the first edition, this new edition of the bestselling hardback will prove irresistible to collectors and new fans alike.

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The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition

By: J. R. R. Tolkien
Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Single-volume illustrated edition
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 149mm, Spine: 68mm
Weight: 1.690kg
ISBN: 9780008471286
ISBN 10: 0008471282
Series: Lord of the Rings
Pages: 1248
Publication Date: 24 January 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 60 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

Reviews for The Lord of the Rings (Illustrated Edition)

‘Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the 20th century.’ Sunday Telegraph ‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them’ Sunday Times ‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’ Evening Standard