Every version of The Lord of the Rings is discounted for Black Friday

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The most sumptuous versions of works published by J.R.R. Tolkien are currently discounted for Black Friday, with some editions on sale for as much as 55% off. Even if you never intend to read them, any of these tomes would look great on your shelf. The illustrated versions of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Silmarillion all feature illustrated edges and a generous collection of color illustrations, sketches, and maps produced by the author. Deluxe illustrated versions with quarter-bound cloth covers, gilded edges, and additional collectibles are also available. However, if you’d prefer some more modest versions of these texts, you can also find a pocket-sized box set on sale for $32.49 (was $49.99), or a standard, non-illustrated hardcover box set for $72.63 (was $105).

Below, we’ve provided a handy table of the various editions currently discounted, along with a brief description of what you can expect to find in each printing. And if you’re here looking for deals on Peter Jackson’s seminal film adaptation, The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy 4K Blu-ray is currently on sale for $54.99 (was $89.99) and features both the extended and theatrical cuts. Year of the Ring, Polygon’s own book exploring the Lord of the Rings books and movies, is also discounted to $33 (was $45).

$40

The single-volume hardcover includes 30 color illustrations, maps, and sketches (all produced by the author) sprinkled throughout its 1,248 pages. Inside, you’ll also find a pair of removable fold-out maps of Frodo’s journey and of Middle-earth produced by J.R.R. Tolkien’s son, Christopher.

$29

The book which introduced many of us to the world of Middle-Earth and the writing of J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit Illustrated Edition collects Bilbo’s journey into a single 432-page hardcover volume supplemented by over 50 evocative illustrations by the author himself.

$40

Published after Tolkien’s death, The Silmarillion offers an extensive prologue to The Lord of the Rings. This illustrated edition features a number of paintings, maps, and drawings by J.R.R. Tolkien to supplement the text.

$119

The more premium version of the illustrated edition of The Lord of the Rings is printed in two-tone ink and gilded edges, has a cloth-bound cover and slipcase, and comes packaged with a pair of foldout maps and other collectibles.

$132

The most Hobbit-y version of The Hobbit includes everything features in the illustrated version of Tolkien’s seminal work but also features a quarter-bound cloth cover, gilded edges, and two-tone type, all packaged in a cloth slipcase.

$115

A more robust version of the illustrated Silmarillion. This edition is printed in two-tone type, and features a unique cloth cover and slipcase in addition to a pair of poster-size foldout maps.

$220

The three-volume, leatherbound set of hardcover books features over 50 paintings and drawings by artist Alan Lee, in addition to removable art cards and a pair of fold-out maps drawn by J.R.R. Tolkien himself.

$34

A box set that compresses the entirety of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit into four pocket-sized volumes measuring less than 6-inches square. A perfect companion for all of your unexpected journeys.

$73

The non-illustrated box set of The Lord of the Rings saga includes a copy of the map of Middle Earth made by J.R.R. Tolkien, and each book features foil stamping, stained edges, and a ribbon bookmark.

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