For avid fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, there isn’t a shortage of ways to enjoy the epic story. But for many, reading the original books tops the list. And right now, you can get the Tolkien Illustrated Special Edition at its lowest price ever, thanks to the 59% discount and clickable coupon at Amazon for Prime Day. This combo brings the massive tome down under $100 for the first time ever. To use the coupon, before adding it to your cart, check the box next to the orange coupon banner. You can find this to the right of the images of the book and below the price on mobile.
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This premium hardcover release features the full text printed in red and black, 30 full-color illustrations, two removable fold-out maps drawn by Tolkien’s son, Christopher, pages from the Book of Mazarbul, and sketches and maps from Tolkien himself. These special sketches were done as he was composing the original book. All of this is bound in a striking cover that showcases the Eye of Sauron and features a vivid red spine with foil accents. This is a book that looks striking on any bookshelf, coffee table, or really anywhere that it sits.
It’s hard to underestimate the impact that Tolkien and his works set in the land of Middle-earth have had on not only the writing world but on pop culture in general. It’s hard to imagine that we would have games like Dungeons & Dragons if we never heard about how Frodo and the other Hobbits met Strider at the Prancing Pony in (the original release of Dungeons & Dragons in 1974 used the term “hobbit” but had to be changed to the “halfling” we all know and love now after the Tolkien estate raised issues), or many of the epic fantasy novels of modern day, like Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere, if it hadn’t been for The Lord of the Rings. And of course, we wouldn’t have Peter Jackson’s movies.
There has never been a better time to grab this massive 1,248-page tome. If you're in the mood to splurge, be sure to check out all the Prime Day deals Amazon has currently available for films and other illustrated Tolkien offerings. Just be careful you don’t stare too intensely at the foiling on the cover, you may just start thinking of it as your precious…
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