This is the best box set of in all Tolkiens legendarium. Alan Lee is the definitive Tolkien artist, as much as I adore Howe and Nasmiths work as well. The paper, binding and overall quality is second to none.
I snatched my copy on special for half price(literally just over an hour between new listing and before it sold out) so chose the 1 day shipping for only $4 extra. Came in immaculate condition considering Amazon completely skimped on any packing material whatsoever, would have been anxious having it thrown around for regular several day shipping.
In my opinion, this is the second best edition of Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The first is the Folio Society but they're ridiculously expensive. This set is (relatively) within reason for a higher quality edition, though not inexpensive by any means. There are other good deluxe editions, but I still think these Alan Lee illustrated hardback editions are the best for the price. 😊
I saw a video recently where someone unboxed the Hobbit (not from the box set but the exact same book) and it had the same damage on the same page! Gonna have to check mine later
I recently bought the "Illustrated by the Author" regular editions of The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, and Lord of The Rings. I don't think that I'll ever need any other editions ever. I also brought the physical CD editions of The Hobbit and Lord of The Rings read by Andy Serkis so I can read along. Reading along with someone who is reading out loud is really fun.
Actually, I think there are more different 'deluxe' (some more so than others, obviously) Tolkien editions out there than I've seen for any other author! Especially different editions of the same book (since there are so few 'main' published Tolkien works).
I just bought this, and now I'm kind of worried. EDIT: I must have gotten lucky. Mine arrived, I thumbed through all 4 books, and I saw no damage, or anything worrisome. Some of the corners were a bit squished on the box, but it isn't noticeable unless you're really looking.
My heart sank when I saw that damage. I would be sending them back. It is not acceptable. I myself am at a loss which editions to buy. Every single set for years now has had major problems.
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The best of this edition is how portable, sturdy and well made it is and that it’s always discounted on Amazon. Also, the box is surprisingly sturdy.
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It used to be around 30% cheaper (at least in Europe) before you guys made all these videos and posts which praise it to an absurd degree ...
I've had these editions for a while now, I was pleased by them. They are very pleasant to handle and read.
This is the best box set of in all Tolkiens legendarium. Alan Lee is the definitive Tolkien artist, as much as I adore Howe and Nasmiths work as well. The paper, binding and overall quality is second to none.
Personally, I like the illustrations of Michael Haque :)
I love this set, I don't think I'll go back to a single volume of LotR after handling these books.
Got lucky with the condition, this boxset tends to get damaged during shipping. Box tends to get ripped/bent in amazon packaging
I snatched my copy on special for half price(literally just over an hour between new listing and before it sold out) so chose the 1 day shipping for only $4 extra. Came in immaculate condition considering Amazon completely skimped on any packing material whatsoever, would have been anxious having it thrown around for regular several day shipping.
In my opinion, this is the second best edition of Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The first is the Folio Society but they're ridiculously expensive. This set is (relatively) within reason for a higher quality edition, though not inexpensive by any means. There are other good deluxe editions, but I still think these Alan Lee illustrated hardback editions are the best for the price. 😊
I saw a video recently where someone unboxed the Hobbit (not from the box set but the exact same book) and it had the same damage on the same page! Gonna have to check mine later
Got this one recently myself, am absolutely in love with it!
I’m glad you love it! ☺️
Also matches well w/ the 4 History of Middle-earth boxed sets, as well :) In terms of design and presentation for the dustjackets and the box.
I recently bought the "Illustrated by the Author" regular editions of The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, and Lord of The Rings. I don't think that I'll ever need any other editions ever. I also brought the physical CD editions of The Hobbit and Lord of The Rings read by Andy Serkis so I can read along. Reading along with someone who is reading out loud is really fun.
I want to read these books while listening to the Andy Serkis audiobooks.
Actually, I think there are more different 'deluxe' (some more so than others, obviously) Tolkien editions out there than I've seen for any other author! Especially different editions of the same book (since there are so few 'main' published Tolkien works).
I see for the first time these editions to be printed in Italy. What I saw before was Bosnia and Herzegovina or just Europe.
How would you compare this edition of the The Hobbit to the Deluxe edition of The Hobbit?
question about the binding. do you need to open this book a specific way to save the binding?
What silmarillion version would best go with this set?
This version has the most and the best illustrated or deluxe version??
great set except for the absymal paper-thin dustjackets
I just bought this, and now I'm kind of worried. EDIT: I must have gotten lucky. Mine arrived, I thumbed through all 4 books, and I saw no damage, or anything worrisome. Some of the corners were a bit squished on the box, but it isn't noticeable unless you're really looking.
Can someone tell me why these books are good to buy?
I have the same box set, that I bought last summer, its just amazing, the quality is great.
I think this Lord of the Rings edition is the one my family had growing up
impossible - it came out in 2020. This exact set, that is.
@@insurrbutionyou can buy the individual books and I think they were printed in 2002
My heart sank when I saw that damage. I would be sending them back. It is not acceptable. I myself am at a loss which editions to buy. Every single set for years now has had major problems.
Mine had the same kinda impression damage . Also some weird ink spots .
I’m not to upset
I bought them to read not to collect
I want....I want!
Why is this set soo expensive!!
Because of videos and other posts like this which keep praising it
I cannot bear hardback books with dust jackets....they're just not durable enough.
L.O.T.R. is Catholic ❤
That’s true!
@PontusPresents , rings of power is protestant 😂