For the first time ever, a very special edition of the J.R.R.
Tolkien's classic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, gorgeously
illustrated throughout in color by the author himself and with the
complete text printed in two colors, plus sprayed edges and a ribbon
bookmark.
Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a
book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivaled magic and
otherworldliness, Tolkien's sweeping fantasy and epic adventure has
touched the hearts of young and old alike. More than 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, jacketed hardcover edition contains the complete text,
fully corrected and reset, which is printed in red and black and
features, for the very first time, thirty color illustrations, maps and
sketches drawn by Tolkien himself as he composed this epic work. These
include the pages from the Book of Mazarbul, marvelous 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.
