It may seem like everything is getting more expensive these days, but for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, there's a silver lining. The massive Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Edition has just dropped in price yet again on Amazon, reaching a new all-time low. We last reported on a sale back in March when this hefty tome received a discount, but this latest deal is even more enticing.
This special edition of Tolkien's iconic Lord of the Rings books is now available for $103, marking a significant 59% off the original price. While $250 might have felt steep for a unique Lord of the Rings gift, halving that cost makes it a much more appealing proposition.
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 other stores like Barnes & Noble continue to sell the book at full price. Amazon has proven to be one of the best places to buy books in 2025, particularly for collector's editions such as this one.
It's important to note that while this edition includes all three books from The Lord of the Rings trilogy, it does not encompass all of Tolkien's works. There are also deluxe illustrated editions of The Hobbit and The Silmarillion available, along with a more budget-friendly set of illustrated books that feature different designs and details. Below, we've compiled all these options, perfect for gifting to any Lord of the Rings enthusiast:
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 deluxe special edition of The Lord of the Rings: Illustrated Edition is a single-volume hardbound book housed in an eye-catching, intricately etched slipcase. It boasts a striking red-and-black design reminiscent of the novel's first edition. Spanning 1,248 pages, this volume contains the entire fantasy epic, including the appendices. The text has been "corrected and reset" and printed in red and black ink. Scattered throughout are 30 hand-drawn illustrations by Tolkien himself, including maps, color illustrations, and sketches. The package also includes two fold-out maps of Middle-earth, drawn by Christopher Tolkien.
