J. R. R. Tolkien Illustrated Editions Set: Illustrated by the Author (3 Books): The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, The Lord of the Rings

For the first time ever, all three illustrated-by-author editions of Tolkien’s most beloved works are found in one The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, and The Lord of the Rings! Silmarillion: A very special edition of the forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout in color by J.R.R. Tolkien himself and with the complete text printed in two colors. This definitive new edition includes, by way of an introduction, a letter written by Tolkien in 1951 which provides a brilliant exposition of the earlier Ages, and for the first time in its history is presented with J.R.R. Tolkien’s own paintings and drawings, which reveal the breathtaking grandeur and beauty of his vision of the First Age of Middle-earth. The Hobbit: A special enhanced edition of the enchanting prelude to The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout with over 50 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien himself and with the complete text printed in two colors. In this unique enhanced edition of Tolkien’s enchanting classic tale, the full panoply of his art is reproduced for the first time, presenting more than 50 illustrations to accompany Bilbo Baggins on his adventure “there and back again.” The Lord of the Rings: See how J.R.R. Tolkien envisioned Middle-earth in this new edition of his masterwork, now illustrated with his own artwork. This new edition is illustrated with J.R.R. Tolkien’s own artwork, created as he wrote the original text. It will be packaged with the following a sewn hardback binding with a ribbon placemark, ink-sprayed edges displaying Tolkien’s runes, two maps loosely tucked. The text will be printed in two colors with full-color illustrations, and the dustjacket will be stamped in two foils with a circular die-cut. This 3-book, hardcover collection is an essential piece of any Tolkien fan The Hobbit Illustrated by the Author (9780063347533) The Silmarillion Illustrated by the Author (9780063280779) The Lord of the Rings Illustrated by the Author (9780358653035)