It may feel like everything is getting more expensive these days, but for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, there's good news. The massive Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Edition has seen another price drop on Amazon, reaching a new all-time low. We last reported on a sale in March, but this latest deal is even better.

This special edition of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings books is now available for just $103, a significant 59% off its usual $250 price tag. While $250 might seem steep for a Lord of the Rings gift, slashing the price in half makes it much more appealing.

The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Edition Has Its Best Deal at Amazon

Lowest-ever Price

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

Not only is this the lowest price we've seen in 2025 for this edition of The Lord of the Rings, it's also the lowest-ever price recorded. Amazon is currently the only retailer offering this discount, while stores like Barnes & Noble continue to sell it at full price. Amazon has proven to be one of the best places to buy books in 2025, especially for 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 doesn't 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 gathered all these options, which also make great gifts for Lord of the Rings fans:

The Silmarillion Deluxe Illustrated Edition

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The Hobbit Deluxe Illustrated Edition

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The Lord of the Rings Illustrated

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The Hobbit And The Lord Of The Rings: Deluxe Pocket Boxed Set

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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 eye-catching, intricately etched slipcase. It features a striking red-and-black design inspired by the novel's first edition. The book spans 1,248 pages and includes the entire fantasy epic along with its appendices. The text has been "corrected and reset," and is printed in red and black ink. Scattered throughout are 30 illustrations hand-drawn by Tolkien himself, including maps, color illustrations, and sketches. The package also includes two fold-out maps of Middle-earth, drawn by Christopher Tolkien.