There are currently seemingly hundreds of different editions of JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, including many that double as collectible display pieces. but what’s coming “The Lord of the Rings” Deluxe Illustration Set Possibly the most advanced version ever widely released. This three-volume set contains a hardcover edition bound in cloth and leather. All three books are illustrated by Alan Lee, a popular artist who has contributed to several Tolkien books as well as Peter Jackson’s adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit contributed.
Speaking of movies, the 4K limited edition iron box collection reprint of “The Lord of the Rings” is now on the market. August 9th. real If you want it, you can buy the set from a third-party seller for $200 and it will ship directly from Amazon (Prime-eligible).
But back to the books: The Deluxe Illustration Bundle is Very At $325, it’s pricey, but there’s another new Lord of the Rings collector’s book set this year that you can pre-order for less than a third of the price. Amazon will not charge you for your pre-order until your book ships, and any discounts offered between your order and publication will be automatically applied.
$325 | Released October 1

The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Set is an improved version of the gorgeous series first launched in 1992. It has been “revised and expanded” to include more than 50 new pencil drawings and paintings by Alan Lee in three books: The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers and The Return of the King, it is said The three books total 1,332 pages, which appears to be the highest page count of any edition of The Lord of the Rings currently in print.
Each book features a redesigned cover, prominent silver foil typescript on the blue spine, and a hardcover binding made of cloth and leather. The gorgeous gray slipcase features a silver foil logo.
Inside the decorative slipcase you’ll also find three unique removable art cards and a pair of fold-out maps of Middle-earth. The maps were drawn by Christopher Tolkien, who edited and transformed his father’s extensive writings into numerous supplementary books, including The Silmarillion and 11 additional books on the history of Middle-earth.
To be clear, the Deluxe Illustrated Edition of The Lord of the Rings is different from the popular 2021 edition drawn by Tolkien.
$98 (originally $105) | Released November 5

If you’re looking for something a little more affordable, another collector’s edition Lord of the Rings set will be available this year. The Lord of the Rings Collector’s Edition set will be released on November 5 Currently on sale for $97.65 (originally $105). In addition to all three books, you’ll also get a stylish slipcase to display your hardcover collection.
Notably, you can pair The Lord of the Rings trilogy with the matching The Hobbit Collector’s Edition. The Hobbit Collector’s Edition releases on August 6th for $30 on Amazon (originally $35).
While most fans want all three volumes in the trilogy, each book will be released individually on September 17th. Collector’s Edition, $35 each.
$112.50 (originally $125) | Published September 17

For a distinctly different Tolkien experience, consider booking JRR Tolkien’s Collected Poems. The set, which will be available on September 17, marks the first publication of his complete collection of poems. Spanning nearly seven decades, three volumes and over 1,700 pages, this set is for the truly dedicated Tolkien fan (and poetry reader, of course). One cool aspect about this release is that it follows the same design philosophy as the upcoming Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Set, so they look great on the shelf.
Middle-earth Set History and Tolkien Illustrated Edition
The aforementioned 12-volume History of Middle-earth series, edited and written by Christopher Tolkien, is currently being released in a beautiful new hardcover box. If you’d like to compare the upcoming Deluxe Illustrated Set to the Tolkien Illustrated Editions, we’ve provided links to the standard and deluxe editions of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Silmarillion. The Hobbit Deluxe Tolkien Illustrated Edition will be available in October, so fans who already own the Deluxe Editions of The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion can complete their set.
The History of New Sets in Middle-earth
Tolkien Illustrated Edition