It might feel like everything is getting pricier these days, but for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, the timing couldn't be better. The massive Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Edition has just seen another price drop on Amazon, hitting a new all-time low. We last reported on a sale back in March when this hefty volume was discounted, but the current deal is even more impressive.

This special edition of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings books is now available for just $103, marking a significant 59% off its original price. While $250 might have been a bit steep for a unique Lord of the Rings gift, slashing that price in half makes it much more enticing.

The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Edition Has Its Best Deal at Amazon

Lowest-ever Price### 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 been a top destination for book purchases in 2025, particularly for collector's editions such as this one.

It's important to note that while this edition encompasses the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy, it does not include all of Tolkien's works. There are also deluxe illustrated editions of The Hobbit and The Silmarillion available, along with more budget-friendly sets of illustrated books that feature different designs and details. Below, we've compiled all these options, which also make excellent gifts for Lord of the Rings enthusiasts:

### The Silmarillion Deluxe Illustrated Edition

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### The Hobbit Deluxe Illustrated Edition

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### The Lord of the Rings Illustrated

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### 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 a visually stunning, intricately etched slipcase. It sports a striking red-and-black design reminiscent of the novel's first edition. This hefty 1,248-page book encompasses the entire fantasy epic along with its appendices. The text has been "corrected and reset," and is printed in red and black ink. Scattered throughout are 30 illustrations hand-drawn by Tolkien himself, which include maps, color illustrations, and sketches. The package also includes two fold-out maps of Middle-earth, drawn by Christopher Tolkien.