As part of Amazon's ongoing **buy one, get one half off sale**, you can snag the stunning hardcover Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition for just $47.49, which is a whopping 47% off its original price. This special edition encapsulates all three Lord of the Rings books in one beautifully crafted volume, featuring intricate illustrations by J.R.R. Tolkien himself. The red-edged pages add a unique flair, making it a standout addition to any bookshelf. This oversized edition also comes with a protective slipcover jacket, two removable fold-out maps meticulously created by Christopher Tolkien, and pages from the Book of Mazarbul.
This deal is part of Amazon's current book sale, where you can take advantage of the buy one, get one half off offer. You can choose from a range of other popular titles and box sets for additional savings, though note that this is the only Lord of the Rings illustrated edition included in the sale.
Also available and equally captivating are the Hobbit and Silmarillion Illustrated editions. These versions are adorned with dozens of hand-drawn sketches, maps, and illustrations by J.R.R. Tolkien, housed in elegant green and blue slipcovers. However, please note that the Silmarillion Illustrated edition is **not included in Amazon's buy one get one half off sale**.
For those seeking the ultimate collector's experience, the three illustrated versions of these epic fantasy classics are also available in massive deluxe editions. While these deluxe editions are not part of the buy one get one half off sale, they are currently at their lowest price in 2025. These quarterbound editions feature pages edged in gold for a premium, delicate feel and include additional features not found in the regular illustrated editions. They can cost up to $250, making now the perfect time to grab them at a discount.
For more insights into the world of Middle-earth, check out our review of Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power season 2. We gave it a score of 6, noting that "[season 2] offers some dramatic action and deep pathos, but is dragged down by extraneous plots and characters."