It may seem like everything is getting more expensive these days, but for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, prices are hitting a sweet spot. The massive Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Edition has just seen another price drop on Amazon, reaching a new all-time low. We previously reported on the last sale in March, when this hefty volume was discounted, but the current deal is even more enticing.
This special edition of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings books is now available for $103, a substantial 59% off the regular price of $250. While $250 might seem a bit steep for a Lord of the Rings gift, slashing the price in half makes it a much more attractive option.
The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition Has Its Best Deal at Amazon
The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Edition
- Includes illustrations from Tolkien himself.
- $250.00 save 59%
- $103.18 at Amazon
- $250.00 at Barnes & Noble
Not only is this the lowest price we've seen in 2025 for this edition, but it's also the lowest-ever price recorded. Amazon is currently the only retailer offering this discount, while stores like Barnes & Noble continue to sell the book at full price. Amazon has consistently been one of the best places to buy books in 2025, especially for collector's editions like this one.
It's important to note that this edition includes all the books from The Lord of the Rings trilogy, but it does not encompass all of Tolkien's works. There are also deluxe illustrated editions of The Hobbit and The Silmarillion available, as well as a more affordable set of illustrated books with different designs and details. We've compiled all these options below, which also make excellent gifts for Lord of the Rings fans:
The Silmarillion Deluxe Illustrated Edition
- See it at Amazon
The Hobbit Deluxe Illustrated Edition
- See it at Amazon
The Lord of the Rings Illustrated
- See it at Amazon
The Hobbit And The Lord Of The Rings: Deluxe Pocket Boxed Set
- See it at Amazon
What Comes With the Deluxe Special Edition?
The special deluxe version of The Lord of the Rings: Illustrated Edition is a single-volume hardbound book housed in an eye-catching, intricately etched slipcase. The design features a striking red-and-black motif reminiscent of the novel's first edition. Spanning 1,248 pages, this book contains the entire fantasy epic along with its appendices. The text is "corrected and reset," printed in red and black ink. Scattered throughout are 30 illustrations hand-drawn by Tolkien himself, including maps, color illustrations, and sketches. Additionally, the package includes two fold-out maps of Middle-earth drawn by Christopher Tolkien.
