If you're a Tolkien enthusiast, now is the perfect time to grab a treasure from Middle-earth, as prices seem to be aligning just right for fans. The massive Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Edition has seen yet another price drop on Amazon, hitting a new low. We highlighted the previous sale back in March, but this time, the deal is even more enticing.

This special edition of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings books is now available for $103, marking a substantial 59% discount off the regular $250 price tag. While $250 might have been a bit steep for a Lord of the Rings gift, halving the price makes it much more appealing.

The Lord of the Rings 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

This is the lowest price we've seen in 2025 for this edition of LotR, and it's also the lowest price ever recorded. Currently, Amazon is the only retailer offering this discount, while other stores like Barnes & Noble continue to sell it at full price. Amazon has consistently been a top destination for book purchases in 2025, especially for collector's editions like this one.

It's important to note that this edition includes all the books from The Lord of the Rings trilogy, but not all of Tolkien's works. There are also deluxe illustrated editions of The Hobbit and The Silmarillion available, along with a more affordable set of illustrated books featuring different designs and details. Below, we've gathered all these options, which also make excellent gifts for LotR fans:

The Silmarillion Deluxe Illustrated Edition

• See it at Amazon

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

• See it at Amazon

What Comes With the Deluxe Special Edition?

The deluxe special edition of The Lord of the Rings: Illustrated Edition is a single-volume hardbound book housed in a beautifully etched slipcase. It sports a striking red-and-black design reminiscent of the novel's first edition. Spanning 1,248 pages, it encompasses 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. Additionally, the package includes two fold-out maps of Middle-earth drawn by Christopher Tolkien.