Illustrated Tolkien Gift Editions
A lovely edition of Tolkien’s works are the illustrated editions. While absolutely stunning editions, they are slightly impractical for reading purposes. They are not only in hardback, but larger format hardback. Due to the type of paper used (in part, or due the illustrations), combined with the size, they are also quite heavy. These minor things aside, they are among the most treasured editions of the works since they were published, remain, so, and most likely always be that way. First up (in written / original publication order) we have the illustrated edition of The Hobbit , published to celebrate the book’s 60 th anniversary. Alan Lee did the artwork; including the dustjacket. Of course, next is The Lord of the Rings . It’s in a 3-volume hardback box set, which can be weighty and pricy. There are three of these books, after all. You get the complete matching set, and the box is nothing to shrug off, in the attraction department. [though i...
