For the first time ever, a very special collector's edition of J. R. R. Tolkien's classic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, gorgeously illustrated throughout in color by the author himself.

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, Tolkien's sweeping high fantasy book and epic adventure has touched the hearts of young and old alike. More than 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, jacketed 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 fantasy novel. 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 maps drawn by Christopher Tolkien revealing all the detail of Middle-earth.

This beautifully crafted volume brings readers closer to Tolkien's vision than ever before.

• Original Artwork by Tolkien: For the very first time, this landmark edition features thirty color illustrations, maps, and sketches drawn by the author himself.

• The Complete Epic: Contains the full text of this fantasy classic, fully corrected and reset.

• Exclusive Facsimiles: Includes marvelous reproductions of the pages from the Book of Mazarbul, created by Tolkien for the iconic 'Bridge of Khazad-dum' chapter.

• Detailed Maps of Middle-earth: Comes with two maps drawn by Christopher Tolkien, revealing the world in intricate detail.

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• Publication Date: November 2, 2021
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• Print Length: 1,228 Pages
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