The Lord Of The Rings Deluxe Edition: A Special Edition of the Classic Fantasy Novels

This book has a nice felt/suede like cover, with an attractive and minamalistic design. It's definately sizable, and a little heavy, but lightweight compared to the leather-bound 50th anniversary hardcover. It's probably the best deal for a the lightestweight yet sturdy paperback you can find. The pages are smoothed at the edges so virtually papercut proof as far as I can tell. It has smyth sewn binding as I showed in pictures. It lays flat except the first couple chapters, but I haven't read it yet so that may change. The paper is cream colored, which as someone who loves books is a nice touch. The pages are thin but not india paper/bible paper thin and I don't think they would tear with careful use. The print isn't insanely tiny either. I love it and for the price I definately recommend!

Well made book, made for a fantastic gift and well received.

I am so so pleased with this purchase, one of my favorite books I own. IMO this is the best, most ideal form of this book to read and to treasure. Most single volumes of LOTR are either 1. Hardcover editions with aesthetics that capture the imagination and draw one in to the romantic fantasy epic within. . . but are completely impractical for reading. The kind of edition you buy to display, not the one you reach for when you are going to actually read. 2. Unwieldly paperbacks that are more "readable" but aesthetically uninspiring. Something you'd want to read and then give away, not really something you'd want displayed. But THIS edition is the best of both worlds, a marriage of form and function that dazzles the senses and draws one in to Middle Earth like nothing else. -The vinyl cover feels good in your hand, giving the sensory heft and substance of a hardcover book with just the right amount of flexibility to provide an ergonomically satisfying grip when reading. -The pages and type have a premium feel without being distracting, and there is an off-white yellowish tint that is easy on the eyes. Seriously, once I start reading, it's like the pages disappear and I'm lost in Tolkien's world. -All around, this edition feels premium and sturdy and well made, while also clearly prioritizing the reading experience. Buy this book and let the craft and care of this edition bring out the craft and beauty of Tolkien's world, and when you put it down, try to see the world around you with the same love, care, and attention to the good, the true, and the beautiful that Tolkien describes in his Middle Earth. (And if this is important to you: The Lord of the Rings is one of the greatest stories ever written by a devoutly Catholic man (maybe saint someday!). As a Catholic myself, I delight in supplementing my faith by immersing myself in the Good, True, and Beautiful. Tolkien was a devout Catholic whose faith bled into his writing both implicitly and explicitly. This story is filled to the brim with the Good, the True, and the Beautiful in the way Tolkien crafts his world, upholds its virtues, and portrays the characters that inhabit it. Do yourself a favor and get this edition of his story that assembles his great story in a way that brings out the craft, scope, and beauty of this story, and treasure it by your bedside, holding Tolkien in your heart as a kindred spirit who wrote to glorify God, hoping that your life may be lived with the same care and craft with which Tolkien created this story, that you may glorify God as well.)

This edition of The Lord of the Rings is absolutely stunning. The cover has a beautiful design with embossed details that really stand out, making it a joy to hold in your hands. The book feels sturdy yet elegant, with a texture that adds to the overall reading experience. One of the best things about it is how well the pages stay open. No matter where you open the book, the pages don’t flip back on their own, which makes reading incredibly convenient. It’s perfect for enjoying long reading sessions without the frustration of constantly adjusting the book. My 11-year-old is captivated by the story and has been reading it with great enthusiasm. This edition makes it even more enjoyable for him to immerse himself in Tolkien’s world. Highly recommend for both fans of the series and new readers alike!

I am an avid FotR reader, have the movies plus directors cuts and collection sets. I am so happy with this purchase. The book is nicely done, though I thought I was getting a hard cover when it's felt cloth bound ... I'm still happy with this purchase. I bought the wooden LotR bookmarks with it and they are just as fabulous! You can't go wrong in this purchase. Affordable and worthy to Grace the finest or simplest of bookshelves.

My 15 year old son loves this book. Very large and heavy so difficult to take to school.

The Lord of the Rings is, of course, an incredible masterpiece, beautifully written, deeply moving, and endlessly re-readable. This edition captures all of Tolkien’s brilliance at a very reasonable price. While it isn’t the highest-quality production, the materials and binding feel a bit basic, maybe even foamy, but it is definitely attractive enough for reading. It sits nicely between a flimsy paperback and an expensive collector’s hardcover. For anyone who simply wants to enjoy this epic story without overspending, this edition is absolutely worth it. The content is timeless, and the value makes it an easy recommendation.

This might be the nicest edition of Lord of the Rings I've seen. The cover feels velvety and the quality of the binding and pages seem top notch. It feels good in your hands while reading it. It has all three books in one, which is convenient. At this price, I had to buy another one for my friend who's also a LOTR nerd like me.

Une très belle édition que j'ai offert en cadeau. Le livre est très beau, la qualité du papier, la couverture... Tout y est pour replonger dans l'univers de Tolkien.

Truly beautiful book. It has a sort of moleskin type cover that adds a nice quality. The first one ordered had to be returned due to sticky finger marks on the cover. Just be aware that it is shipped from America.

nicely bound, but the texts are a bit too small to read.

I won't review The Lord of The Rings trilogy here (what more can be said about this masterpiece?), instead I will just focus on this version of the book. This is truly a beautiful book. Its quite possibly one of the nicest looking books I've seen and it feel great in your hands too. Naturally, it's quite heavy and it takes up a lot of room in your backpack. Not ideal for traveling or carrying around all the time. Better suited on your bookshelf and read at home. The words are quite small so if you struggle with your seeing whatsoever it could be a little problematic. Paper thin pages, which makes sense given the volume of the book. Ultimately it's a fantastic version of Tolkien's timeless classic. I'd recommend it for anyone who reads at home a lot but not for anyone planning to take it on a trip.

Esta edición es en tapa blanda, lo cual hace el libro más manejable. Es una impresión china de calidad media. El papel me recuerda al de una biblia por el olor, su espesor y porque tiene los cantos redondeandos. El libro cuenta con numerosas revisiones acumuladas con los años y algo de material extra, lo cual se agradece. He descubierto que el libro es mejor en inglés que en español. Estoy muy contento ¡5 estrellas!