Best Editions
There are of course many different editions of Tolkien's works currently available, but searching through them all can be somewhat daunting. These editions listed below have proven to be the most popular with our visitors as well as a couple picks of our own.
"The Hobbit"
Published in 1937, Tolkien's enchanting adventure 'there and back again,' planted the seeds for its epic sequel "The Lord of the Rings."
Please scroll down to find editions of "The Lord of the Rings."
Check out all of the available editions of Tolkien's classic introduction to Middle-earth in the 'Bookstore' section.
"The Lord of the Rings"
First published between 1954 and 1955, Tolkien's peerless masterpiece recounts 'the downfall of the Lord of the Rings and the Return of the King.' Among its countless accolades, this three volume epic—not a trilogy by the way—has been declared to be among "the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century."
Please scroll down to find editions of "The Silmarillion."
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Best 'Hardcover' Editions of "The Lord of the Rings"
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• 'Fiftieth Anniversary' Edition
Outstanding 'slip-cased' edition to honor the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of "The Fellowship of the Ring" on October 21st, 1954, which C. S. Lewis proclaimed to be "like lightning from a clear sky."
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• Deluxe 'Collector's' Edition
This single volume edition in boxed and bound in red leatherette, with gold, green, and blue foil stamping, two-color text setting, and large format fold-out maps. This is a companion to the deluxe collector's edition of "The Hobbit."
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• Illustrated Edition
Released to celebrate the centenary of Tolkien's birth, this cloth-bound hardcover features fifty full-color plates by illustrator Alan Lee, whose watercolors are considered by many to be the finest interpretations of Tolkien's Middle-earth.
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• 'Illustrated' Edition (Boxed Set)
The extremely popular centenary edition of "The Lord of the Rings" is also available in this three volume slip-cased set. Just as with the centenary edition, these volumes feature the artwork of Alan Lee.
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Best 'Softcover' Editions of "The Lord of the Rings"
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• 'Softcover' Edition
All three books ("The Fellowship of the Ring," "The Two Towers," and "The Return of the King") in one handy volume. This is a "movie tie-in" edition, so the artwork on the cover is associated with New Line Cinema's award winning motion picture adaptation.
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• Ballantine 'Paperback' Editions
The always popular Random House/Ballantine and HarperCollins' 'pocket-book' editions of Tolkien's ring trilogy, as well as its enchanting prequel, "The Hobbit." Great for trips, vacations, or to introduce a friend to Tolkien's works.
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You can find all of the available editions of Tolkien's epic masterwork "The Lord of the Rings" in the 'Bookstore' section.
"The Silmarillion"
Published in 1977, Tolkien's epic History of the Elves, narrates the world shattering events of the first and second ages of Middle-earth.
Take a look at all of the available editions of this incredible history of the first two ages of Middle-earth in the 'Bookstore' section.
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