If you're a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic works, you're in luck because the price of the stunning Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Edition has just hit a new low on Amazon. We highlighted a discount back in March, but this time, the deal is even more enticing. Priced at a remarkable $103, this represents a whopping 59% off the original $250. While $250 might have been a stretch for a luxurious Lord of the Rings gift, this slashed price makes it much more attainable.

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

This is not only the lowest price seen in 2025 for this edition of the Lord of the Rings, but it's also the lowest-ever price recorded. Currently, Amazon is the only retailer offering this discount, with other stores like Barnes & Noble still listing it at full price. Amazon continues to be a top destination for purchasing books in 2025, particularly for collector's editions like this one.

It's important to mention that while this edition encompasses the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy, it does not include all of Tolkien's works. For those interested, there are also deluxe illustrated editions of The Hobbit and The Silmarillion available, along with a more budget-friendly set of illustrated books that boast different designs and details. Below, we've compiled all these options, perfect for gifting to any Tolkien enthusiast:

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

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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 intricately etched slipcase with a captivating red-and-black design, reminiscent of the novel's first edition. Spanning 1,248 pages, it contains the complete fantasy epic along with its appendices. The text has been "corrected and reset," and printed in both 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, crafted by Christopher Tolkien.