It may seem like everything is getting more expensive right now, but for Tolkien fans, prices seem to be in a sweet spot. The massive Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Edition has just dropped in price once more on Amazon to a new low. We covered the last sale back in March when this huge tome got a discount, but this time around, the deal is even better.
This special edition of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings books has dropped to $103, which is a significant 59% off the usual price. $250 may be a bit too steep for a cool Lord of the Rings gift, but when you cut that price in half, it starts to seem a little more reasonable.
The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition Has Its Best Deal at Amazon
Not only is this the lowest price we've seen in 2025 on this LotR edition, it's also the lowest-ever price we've seen. Amazon is currently the only retailer with this discount, with stores like Barnes & Noble still selling the book for full price. Amazon has consistently been one of the best places to buy books in 2025, and that has been especially true for collector's editions like this one.
It is worth noting that while this edition includes all of the books from The Lord of the Rings trilogy, it doesn't include all of Tolkien's works. There are also deluxe illustrated editions of The Hobbit and Similarillon available, and a more affordable set of illustrated books that feature different designs and details. We've gathered all of those options for you below which also make great gifts for LotR fans:
What Comes With the Deluxe Special Edition?
The special deluxe version of The Lord of the Rings: Illustrated Edition is a single-volume hardbound book that comes in an eye-catching, intricately etched slipcase. It features a striking red-and-black design that’s meant to evoke the novel's first edition. The book itself is 1,248 pages, and includes the entire fantasy epic and appendices. The text is “corrected and reset,” and printed in red and black ink. Interspersed throughout this massive tome are 30 illustrations hand-drawn by Tolkien himself. These include maps, color illustrations, and sketches. Also included in the package are two fold-out maps of Middle-earth drawn by Christopher Tolkien.
Looking for more Lord of the Rings gifts? Check out our guide to Lord of the Ring puzzles and all of the LotR LEGO sets you can buy right now.
