It may seem like everything is getting more expensive these days, but Tolkien fans have reason to celebrate. The massive Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Edition has once again dropped in price on Amazon, hitting a new all-time low. We previously covered a sale back in March, but this latest discount is even more impressive.
This special edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings books is now available for just $103, representing a staggering 59% off the regular price of $250. While $250 might feel a bit steep for a Lord of the Rings gift, this reduced price makes it much more tempting.
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 we've seen in 2025 for this edition of The Lord of the Rings, but it's also the lowest-ever price recorded. Amazon is the only retailer currently offering this discount, with other stores like Barnes & Noble still selling it at full price. Throughout 2025, Amazon has proven to be one of the best places to buy books, particularly collector's editions like this one.
It's important to note that while this edition includes all the books from The Lord of the Rings trilogy, it does not encompass all of Tolkien's works. There are also deluxe illustrated editions of The Hobbit and The Silmarillion available, as well as a more affordable set of illustrated books with different designs and details. Below, we've compiled all these options, which also make fantastic gifts for Lord of the Rings enthusiasts:
The Silmarillion Deluxe Illustrated Edition
- See it at Amazon
The Hobbit Deluxe Illustrated Edition
- See it at Amazon
The Lord of the Rings Illustrated
- See it at Amazon
The Hobbit And The Lord Of The Rings: Deluxe Pocket Boxed Set
- See it at Amazon
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 housed in an intricately etched slipcase. The cover features a striking red-and-black design reminiscent of the novel's first edition. Spanning 1,248 pages, this edition includes the complete fantasy epic along with appendices. The text has been "corrected and reset," and is printed in red and black ink. Throughout the book, you'll find 30 illustrations hand-drawn by Tolkien himself, including maps, color illustrations, and sketches. Additionally, the package includes two fold-out maps of Middle-earth, drawn by Christopher Tolkien.
