--- product_id: 295654021 title: "The Lord of the Rings: The Classic Bestselling Fantasy Novel" brand: "j. r. r. tolkien" price: "73165CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/295654021-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-classic-bestselling-fantasy-novel store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Lord of the Rings: The Classic Bestselling Fantasy Novel **Brand:** j. r. r. tolkien **Price:** 73165CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Lord of the Rings: The Classic Bestselling Fantasy Novel by j. r. r. tolkien - **How much does it cost?** 73165CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/295654021-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-classic-bestselling-fantasy-novel) ## Best For - j. r. r. tolkien enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted j. r. r. tolkien brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description For the first time ever, a very special edition of the classic masterpiece, illustrated throughout in colour by the author himself and with the complete text printed in two colours. Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy and epic adventure has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Over 150 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world, and occasional collectors’ editions become prized and valuable items of publishing. This one-volume hardback edition contains the complete text, fully corrected and reset, which is printed in red and black and features, for the very first time, thirty colour illustrations, maps and sketches drawn by Tolkien himself as he composed this epic work. These include the pages from the Book of Mazarbul, marvellous facsimiles created by Tolkien to accompany the famous ‘Bridge of Khazad-dum’ chapter. Also appearing are two removable fold-out maps drawn by Christopher Tolkien revealing all the detail of Middle-earth. Sympathetically packaged to reflect the classic look of the first edition, this new edition of the bestselling hardback will prove irresistible to collectors and new fans alike. J.R.R. Tolkien's book 'The Fall of Númenor' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2022-11-07. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 14.9 x 6.8 x 22.8 cm | | Edition | Single-volume illustrated edition | | Isbn 10 | 0008471282 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0008471286 | | Item Weight | 294 g | | Language | English | | Print Length | 1248 pages | | Publication Date | 14 Oct. 2021 | | Publisher | HarperCollins | ## Images ![The Lord of the Rings: The Classic Bestselling Fantasy Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NJTjH8EcL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful New Copy *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 13 October 2021* When I pre-ordered this copy of Lord of the Rings, I literally asked myself whether I needed another copy. After all, the fantastic Hobbit & Lord of the Rings illustrated box-set is fantastic and is literally all I'll ever need in a fine box. However, I am a right sucker for leather bound books and this one is a right beauty. I bit my tongue and made an impulse buy. £108 later and I've got possibly the finest Tolkien book I've ever seen.Everyone at this point knows the Hobbits tale. The one about that shiny gold ring that contains some life essence of the great dark evil Sauron. He needs the ring to retain his physical form and return to his former strength. The little guy (with their friends) go on a lengthy journey to rid Middle Earth of this evil by tossing this one ring into the fiery hell it was forged in. It's one of the finest books ever conceived and was adapted into a fantastic trilogy of movies by Peter Jackson. It's extremely influential and you'd be hard pressed to find someone who didn't know about it.I would think with that, it would be safe to assume that most people who are buying this lovely expensive copy have already read the book and own a copy (or a few). There's been some nice versions out there but none that quite matched this edition. It's a beautiful thick hard back book with a gorgeous leather spine. It has been printed in two colours on acid free paper, has gilt edging and the usual ribbon marker. It's housed in a lovely red hard back sleeve, with one of Tolkien's own designs on the front and a cardboard box covered in the original Middle Earth map. Inside the book, there are illustrations from Tolkien himself, thirty in total. There's a tonne of extras including some maps of Middle Earth and Mordor, a fantastic "Kings Letter" from the rejected epilogue for the book and some pages from the Book of Mazarbul.As a package, you can see why this is a little expensive. The quality of the pages are good. They're not thick like the illustrated collection but not thin enough that the pages appear transparent. The book isn't too heavy and the pages open up flat, which makes it perfect for this who enjoy reading for long periods of time. The extras features don't feel cheap and are great little things to put on display.I now have three big copies of this book and this quite easily the best. Sure, it did cost me an arm and a leg but this I believe is a copy that will do me until the day I die. It's made to be sturdy, to last and I can't wait to properly get stuck into it. This book is a must have for Tolkien fans who want that ONE copy. The previous illustrated editions are fantastic but this is just that one step higher. Check it out, you won't regret it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One book to rule them all *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 15 June 2026* Maybe the most pointless review of all time. No-one is going to buy this book based on what I think - that this is the greatest book of all time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous book well worth owning. *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 12 February 2026* I love the presentation and feel bad reading it, its that nice. So happy I got this edition I love it. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Lord of the Rings - The Hobbit Illustrated by the Author: Illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien (Tolkien Illustrated Editions) - The Silmarillion: Illustrated by J.R.R. 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