Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Edition by J.R.R. Tolkien

A look at the HarperCollins Lord of the Rings Deluxe Edition - with illustrations by Tolkien himself.
Amazon Link to Deluxe: amzn.to/3oUaGn5
Amazon Link to Regular Hardback: amzn.to/30kFl2D

[@heydon2012]

I’d like to see you go through all of your Tolkien collection

[@TalkingTolkien]

I will do that, if I can remember where I put it all!

[@roachdoggjr1940]

@@TalkingTolkien and then he never uploaded again.

[@TKinfinity01]

@@roachdoggjr1940 He’s still trying to remember where he put it all.

[@roachdoggjr1940]

@@TKinfinity01 ayyy

[@TheRickydamen]

You can't help but hope he's OK tbh

[@peterg34217]

Even the box it comes in is awesome. I'm saving the box too. Extra protection for this gem of a collector's item!

[@Via_The_Void]

Yes, keep the book in the map inscribed cardboard cover.

[@insurrbution]

Another comment, this one regarding the standard edition (white dustjacket). - the standard edition comes in a similar box. That box is all blue (a nice dark, like THE RETURN OF THE KING Extended Editon DVD) with the Doors of Durin image right on the box (would be neat to display on one's shelf, I should add) - the Mazarbul facsimiles don't come with it, or the King's Letter, but INSIDE the book is the same. In this edition here, the Mazarbul leaves are also IN the book itself - the facsimiles separate from the book is a 'bonus' to the slipcased edition seen in this video. - the standard edition also has the maps detached so they're quite similar in contents, but the presentation is different, as is the case w/ comparing 'standard vs slipcased' for a new Tolkien release, whenever both are offered.

[@TalkingTolkien]

Thanks Jeff I couldn't bring myself to order the standard edition for comparison so really appreciate the comment here.

[@heydon2012]

@@TalkingTolkien Does that mean that you don't think much of the white standard edition? I only ask as your reason for not getting the two for comparison as I thought it would be good to compare,(in my humble opinion).

[@TalkingTolkien]

No no I have nothing against the white edition! I just already have more copies of LOTR than I have space for and couldn't justify another one just to compare!

[@insurrbution]

@@heydon2012 I'm guessing he means that this edition has everything the white one does, and more. So, in that sense, why pay 'twice' for the same item? If that makes sense :/

[@someinteresting]

Just ordered it. The red one is a bit too pricy for me, so the standard one is the one.

[@RedSeaGull]

Wow this seems like a truly definitive edition. And those pages from the book of Mazarbul might be the only time they've been published as intended. Too bad about the peeling fabric on the cover tho :/

[@insurrbution]

definitive until the 70th anniversary in 2024, which is JUST around the bend..... ;)

[@mikeworkman1759]

​@@insurrbutionDid anything come out?

[@insurrbution]

@@mikeworkman1759 It WILL later in the year

[@mikeworkman1759]

@@insurrbution oh cool! Is there a preorder link for it?

[@JeremiahBurns]

Looking great. Mine is due on Thursday. I've wanted a 1-volume edition for years, and often debated between the various editions (50th/60th) without ever making a decision. So I instantly pulled the trigger when this was announced. My mind was made up.

[@nathankloske9313]

I've been waiting for this overview. Excellent as always! Thank you for taking the time to share what the book looks like and the ephemera. It's so nice to see a book like this in detail before purchasing. Cheers!!

[@richmondlandersenfells2238]

That voice is always relaxing. I love seeing more Tolkien edition contents!

[@markussjobergh2605]

I recently found your channel and I have to say it's on of my favorites on the subject of Tolkien. Such a chill vibe :)

[@ceeece]

Great video! That is one beautiful edition. They did the maps right this time instead of attaching them inside the inside covers like the 50th anniversary edition where they were easy to tear. I want this so bad but I probably should stick with my 50th anniversary edition.

[@ziuzz4168]

If you acidently teared them id advice to fix them with some filmoplast p , its such a wonder what this acidfree tape can do.

[@Haruckio]

Good to see another video of yours! This book version seems so cool, would love to get my hands on it!

[@Via_The_Void]

Try eBay that's where I got both of my copies.

[@Elzilcho87]

I'd love to see a comparison between the 50th anniversary edition and this 70th anniversary edition.

[@ofgodzeus]

I love your videos and channel in general i can't stop binge watching them kida said when i saw you haven't been active much lately

[@dailycarolina.]

It's absolutely STUNNING!

[@heydon2012]

Sadly my copy had unfinished cut pages , and later discovered that 15 pages with no text in them , it’s now being sent back to a great read for a replacement

[@CaLuMaCCa]

Thank you for the video. I hope you have a nice week ahead.

[@hobbitonpiper]

I really appreciate your videos, great review, thank you!

[@HunchbackJack]

A very thorough and enjoyable review, as usual. Thanks for uploading. The design seems to be combining some of the elements from the "regular" deluxe series (motif on the rear of the book, paper flyer summarising features, plain slipcase with cutout) and the illustrated deluxe editions (cloth slipcase, more ornate spine embellishments, cloth-bound boards). I suppose it doesn't fit into either "series", but stands alone? A very nice book, in any case.

[@Sousaalb]

You were so nervious and happy. I'm glad to see this joy for our beloved professor Tolkien :')

[@TheBloodyLibrary]

Pre ordered. Can’t wait to see this on my library.

[@hmc5533]

Looks great, thank you for the review!

[@valqotsa]

Great video as usual! Very happy to see a new upload on your channel! The deluxe edition looks very good. I pre ordered the trade version, lets hope it is good as well. I would have loved the deluxe one, but as I am from Argentina it was way too much money. Hope you are doing well! Its great to see you uploading again!

[@marialorena7545]

I'm very happy with another video on the channel! I'm Brazilian but I really enjoy watching your videos, especially the Frodo's Journey series, using the LOTRO game as an environment. So, I would like to know if there will be any new videos from this series here on the channel, please.

[@victorarmandoneis]

Essa belezinha tá custando 150 Libras. Aqui no Brasil provavelmente vai ser vendido por mil conto.

[@mr.underhill7072]

Nice to see a new video from your good self ! I’ve been on the fence about this edition….still can’t decide :)

[@deanjones8165]

After seeing the paper quality I am going to stick with my 50th Anniversary edition.

[@TalkingTolkien]

I am disappointed with the paper quality. Looking at the paper from the 50th anniversary edition - it's much better, and that was half the price.

[@corvuscrane9673]

Good to see you again! Hope you're doing well.

[@TalkingTolkien]

Thanks - always nice to be back. All is good here!

[@corvuscrane9673]

@@TalkingTolkien that is good to hear, cheers!

[@MrNitneeguy]

All of your videos are amazingly well researched and presented. I have learned more about Tolkien's world from you then ever before. Is there any possibility of continuing Frodo's Journey through LOTRO? 🤞

[@TalkingTolkien]

I'd love to do more Frodo's Journey! I watched some back today for the first time in years and was impressed with it. They just take so, so long to make - it's like a full weekend just for one video! Never say never.

[@simonr2046]

👍✌👍 Another Great Review, I was waiting to see this one ever since I pre-order my copy wow a while ago. Thank you for Sharing absolutely 💯 enjoy how you present all the books 📚 everytime. 👍✌👍

[@ipoulter9765]

Could you do future videos: examples would be your entire book shelf or collection, ranking the middle earth books from worst to best etc.

[@salmanhyder1655]

Received both (deluxe illustrated and Standard illustrated) on 21st October, 2021. The sets are gorgeous.

[@cyberlivion8363]

I am 100% going to get this book.

[@Via_The_Void]

I love this edition. I purchased two copies of it. One of them I have just left sealed.

[@MrTabu89]

Send me a copy 📚

[@Mors_Umber]

Ordered mine last night, so excited lol

[@akunin1876]

It's been a while since your last video. I hope you are doing well.

[@Aurora-qn2dx]

Very nice edition to own..will be worth something one day ..or simply something lovely to have.

[@salmanhyder1655]

Awesome. Mine are reaching next week.

[@OrdreMartinistesSouverains]

Just got mine!!

[@BillHuzz]

Hey, just received my 2021 LOTR Illustrated Deluxe copy today, and I have to say it is a nice version, BUT my 2014 LOTR Illustrated Deluxe edition with the Blue spine also by Harper/Collins is so superior as far asText and Illustrations are concerned, although the Red Leather and Black Cloth on this 2021 version is a show stopper. I just received the brand new 2014 Edition last week thinking I would not be able to get my hands on the 2021Edition in the USA at a bearable price , and I am glad I settled on that one. I also had the Hardcover version with the white jacket preordered from Amazon in the US at a highly discounted cost which is basically a less expensive version of this book, and I just cancelled the order because there is no sense having two of the same versions that I am not thrilled with. The 2021 LOTR Illustrated Deluxe copy is a keeper for me and is on my shelf with my other collection of Deluxe editions as we speak because it is stunning to look at. Just my honest and totally amateur opinion HZ

[@heydon2012]

I have preordered the White hard cover with red sprayed edges and the text from the one ring also by harper collins , be worth you checking that version too

[@adrian.k1982]

Hello there. I haven't seen You for ages on this channel.😊 Great book, looks impressive 😲

[@SherlockOhms119]

This was the best edition in my opinion. I sprang the bucks out of my piggy bank for it and it is perfect. I love it. If the publisher came out with a 12" x 18" edition I would buy it. I like to read extra large books while seated at a table.

[@DAMOSTKANGRY]

I also got the De Luxe edition and it is beautiful. Even better than the recently released Silmarillion De Luxe edition

[@TjPhysicist]

They announced a sillmarillion of the same version (author illustrated with deluxe Variant... Different from last years which wasn't Tolkien illustrations?) as well as "tales of numenor" (also, has similar deluxe variant, illustrated by Alan Lee). Wouldl love to hear your thoughts on those as you get them, especially the tales of numenor one (it's possibly an interesting book cuz there's never really been much written about the second age especially not in one big book)

[@NYC_Goody]

Had to get the standard (not in the UK) And it's not coming out till November 2nd. So I'm pretty jealous you got yours so early lol

[@immunity2you696]

Make a UK Amazon account

[@chloe-historyandgames]

i got the standard illustrated edition for $50 because i didn’t think the deluxe edition was worth triple the price - the maps are a bit smaller and there isn’t the king’s letter or durin runes but i love it, the red edges with the ring verse.. to me, seeing this review, I didn’t miss out on much not getting this version

[@woo90]

May I know how is the paper quality compare to the 50th anniversary edition?

[@ipoulter9765]

Hope everything okay lad, not seen a new video in over a year and been so much new Tolkien stuff coming out why the lack of output ?

[@TalkingTolkien]

All good mate, just hit a stage of life where I don't have much free time. I'll definitely have more videos and have loads of ideas, just not sure when! Thanks for your support.

[@kirk93814]

I just may be able to preorder a second copy 😃

[@mattcannon8585]

When will we see your Fall of Númenor review?

[@_Ast-Gaming_]

Had a question, are you planning on continuing you Frodo's Journey Series? I've been using the ones youve done to do it with my kin but see that you stopped at Lothlorien and was wondering.

[@buckeyes33100]

Hello! Are you ever going to do a video where you rank Tolkiens works? Just curious to see your list!

[@dieseIboy]

Would love to hear your thoughts on the new books coming out in 2022; The Fall of Númenor and The Complete Guide to Middle-earth. Love your videos!!! 😊

[@nightowl4121]

Can't wait for your review on the book the NATURE OF MIDDLEEARTH.

[@jennyunderwood9663]

Thank you so much for the excitement!! 🎉 I just got my package today with my deluxe copy (like yours). My daughter is in bed asleep, so I’m being tortured and won’t open it up until tomorrow. (She’s an 11-yo and a LOTR fan). So her & I will share the excitement tomorrow looking at everything. You wouldn’t happen to know the edition size, would you??? Some people are claiming only 5,000 copies were made. However, it’s easily found everywhere for sale. Which leads me to believe that those edition sizes they claim are untrue. Also, HarperCollins has no listing of edition size. Curious if you’ve heard anything about it?? 🤔

[@carlbastion1471]

I note on paper quality. Thin doesn't necessarily mean low quality, what's important is if they used a reputable printing company that knows how to do high quality thin paper printing. Many bibles for example use very thin paper and they're some of the highest quality printing you can find.

[@kencur9690]

They didn’t. This is not LEGO. This is some Chinese company. Still can be decent, of course, but not too reputable...

[@heydon2012]

I have just received the "white "standard version of the lord of the rings, only its not white at all rather grey in colour, or certainly, mine is , it seems rather toned down to what I saw in all of harper collin's marketing of the book, wish now I had got the Deluxe version because at least with that copy, what you see is what you get .

[@MPMToys]

I wish this has the same red edges as the standard edition.

[@OrdreMartinistesSouverains]

That is the only thing I also thought could have been better

[@CM-fh7kk]

Imagine if it had the ring-writing of the standard edition on the golden edges of this edition in black.

[@immunity2you696]

Just got mine, I had to make a UK Amazon account to order and ship to the states

[@wpsam52]

Always look forward to new content from you. Will you be reviewing The Nature of Middle Earth?

[@TalkingTolkien]

Thankyou! I may do the Nature of Middle Earth. I have the standard hardcover, but haven't read it yet. When I've had time to do so I'd like to do a video - if not it will be in my 2021 round up at the end of the year.

[@Paulies-dn38416]

I believe it is gold gilt edges

[@avp2survivor]

Long time since the last video ! Time for some hYYYYYpe for the upcoming The Silmarillion illustrated by Tolkien and the brand new The Fall of Númenor: and Other Tales from the Second Age of Middle-earth. Release date on 10. November 2022, can not be too soon!

[@avp2survivor]

the book has been sent to me ! i should have it on 16th November.

[@powerfrenzy]

Whooooo, buddy! Looks fantastic and the extras are nice. The threading of your clothbound gives me pause, however. Now I must check out the regular release of this edition to see if it's worth going deluxe, as the regular edition looks quite handsome at first glance in its own right

[@zainshaikh527]

And the super thin newspaper and tiny spaced font doesn't bother you. So much for definitive. The only thing is that, This is actually proper sewn bound and not glued 8n cheaply like the 50th anniversary. I'm so pissed as to why that wasn't sewn. But I suspect that is because it is huge and might just not be possible to keep actually in working condition for mass production and not super expensive

[@joesamuel4676]

darn! i missed the sale. ;( Only being sold by other sellers. Do you think I can get this in UK? I live in the US but have family if it can be found. Thanks!

[@stevemuzak8526]

PS: Does that gold page edges wears out?

[@miless544]

I've seen numerous postings from people who bought this deluxe edition and found flaws in the pages and/or the binding. It appears your copy has a spot where the cloth is beginning to lift already. Considering what HP is charging for this "Deluxe" edition, you would think there would be a bit more attention paid to quality control.

[@kencur9690]

Considering the amount of people obsessively buying this stuff without second thought or even thinking for a second, one understands why they do this and how they can get away with it. That said, the first printing made in Italy was better than the Chinese reprint, but good luck finding that limited run.

[@simonr2046]

Will you be reviewing the regular edition also? ✌ Or Maybe A side by side comparison 🤔?

[@insurrbution]

He didn't get the regular edition

[@maxwellbriggs4900]

Can anyone tell me the dimensions of the 2 maps that come with the book? I'm getting as a gift and want to also buy frames for them. Thanks

[@wellman8998]

How many times have you read the books ?

[@stevemuzak8526]

Does some pages are yellow like in standard edition? I have standard edition and half of the book has yellowish pages... Not a big a deal because i bought it for 30 bucks.

[@feanorreborn]

My copy has 4 pages with paper flaws (first few pages of Return of the king) Maybe im being picky, but anyone other copies like this?

[@DanleBlocks35752]

Cool

[@iconikreviews5377]

Thanks for the video. Did you read this actual copy or would you say it’s more-so a collector’s item?

[@FrostDirt]

All deluxe editions of The Lord of the Rings are for collection

[@iconikreviews5377]

@@FrostDirt Some people read them. I’m new to buying them so I’m trying to find out if I should get a cheap paperback copy or just read the nice deluxe edition especially because it’s a nice reading experience with nice large coloured illustrations. Just got the deluxe Silmarillion (the bright orange one) with slipcase the other day. Good to know.

[@FrostDirt]

@@iconikreviews5377 if you're concerned with only the reading experience, then paperback is the way. Deluxe editions are for people who are interested in some of the extra features and to be displayed on a shelf.

[@planetblix]

How many copies actually went out for sale? It was originally 6000.

[@numenorean9022]

Please do a tolkien book collection video

[@Cole.630]

Just got mine today. Quality is disappointing. Page 535/536 is bent into the book binding somehow. I am unable to undo it without tearing the page. Page 612 also ended up next to page 550.

[@osiris1309]

Guys, this or the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition 2004??? Not sure which one to buy!

[@TimothyFeather]

Many people are reporting quality issues with the pages, have you seen any?

[@mr.underhill7072]

Is your copy ok ? I’m seeing reports of pages being printed blurry and folded over etc

[@TalkingTolkien]

Yes - I saw some issues online as well, but I've checked mine over and it looks fine, fortunately.

[@craighunter9066]

The paper isn’t bible thin is it?

[@urdnal]

I don't regret buying it since I paid for it months ago, maybe after drink or two, but for the money spent, I was expecting... better? Was I expecting too much to think it'd have real sewn binding? Ah well, it's better than my old beat up paperbacks from the 90s. I'll have to like it I guess.

[@mimimayhem]

omg i won't even throw the wrappings if i were you

[@ipoulter9765]

Wondering if you could do a ranking from worst to best of Tolkien’s works and why they ranked that order, really interested to know

[@TalkingTolkien]

Have a search for 'Goblin Feet'. Tolkien was so embarrassed by it in later life he tried to disown it! It's a nice idea to try and rank his works, there's so much out there beyond LOTR and Middle-earth even.

[@ipoulter9765]

@@TalkingTolkien search it where on KZbin or a website, also im asking for your opinion and your rankings on his works, im interested in your list.

[@thomascondom2849]

Hello, i find the same exact book to be released on 4th october this year in a few days but at 250$ price tag... is it actually the same book please? Best regards

[@vihangashenith7140]

are the contents of all lotr & Hobbit editions same?🤔.. I don't understand it🤷🏻‍♂️.. Plz reply me someone who knows about it🙏🏻...

[@3rgoproxxy]

2:20 Was that a Doom reference haha

[@TalkingTolkien]

Very good spot.

[@dabadguy7129]

I got this edition too. But I can’t seem to find the same edition for The Hobbit (maybe none planned yet?), and I’m not sure if the orange Silmarillion Deluxe 2021 is in the same set as this. My ocd compels me to get matching editions lol.

[@djsuth7727]

There is no word about a similar edition of The Hobbit. And yes, the orange Silmarillion Deluxe edition matches this one ( as does the blue Unfinished Tales Deluxe & recently released The Nature of Middle Earth Deluxe ).

[@kencur9690]

@@djsuth7727 no it doesn’t, how does it match this one? Different style and not in leather. Perhaps there is another orange version I am missing? Are you not referring to the one in the infernal slipcase? That one certainly does not match this, not by a long shot.

[@djsuth7727]

@@kencur9690 Back when this video was made, and I posted my comment, the deluxe author illustrated edition of the Silmarillion didn't exist. Still, the fact remains these books still look very similar and share the exact same dimensions. Harper Collin's have really muddied the waters for collectors by running three separate deluxe lines simultaneously. My personal recommendation is to get none of them ... their quality don't justify the price tag.

[@kencur9690]

@@djsuth7727 haha, your first reply wasn’t as polite... before you edited. I guess you misinterpreted and misconstrued my comment as an attack, which I assure you it wasn’t. It happens on KZbin. Indeed, the quality of these books is questionable at best, very gimmicky. Unfortunately, they are still the best available, and so I can understand collectors. I am into books, but the target audience here is not book collectors, but Tolkien lovers, which may not be so savvy. My own recommendation is to get them... if you really want them, but with the caveat emptor that you proposed and that I agree with. Back to the topic: if the deluxe illustrated edition did not exist at the time you posted, then you must have been referring to another edition. Can you tell me which? Thanks.

[@djsuth7727]

@@kencur9690 Indeed, I retracted my initial response which was written not long after I woke up in the morning ! In my original comment I was referring to the orange slipcase deluxe illustrated edition. The quarter leather binding aside, it has the exact same dimensions as this LOTR edition, and the Harper Collin's colophon and Tolkien symbol on the spines are identical. Of course, there is now the blue quarter leather bound deluxe author illustrated edition of the Silmarillion which is identical in styling to the LOTR edition referenced in this video.

[@turtleanton6539]

I think I. Might like the regular one better

[@babbisp1]

Am I understanding this correctly? Is this a single tome combining all 3 LotR books into one, along with illustrations? Why do people want such huge books? Pocket deluxe set is where it's at imo

[@someinteresting]

Hi, hope you're alright. We miss your cool videos.

[@Gimleh]

Why is the Amazon so much cheaper than the likes of Waterstones and other book stores? Is the Amazon a re-print?

[@nehemiah6403]

So I know there's e decent amount of Tolkien's work published outside of the lord of rings and the silmarillion and I'm what all those are and to I need to read the having already read the above

[@raulcadiz5984]

How much is this?

[@leonardoljuljduraj8387]

Can you give us a new link? This one doesn't have the book

[@TalkingTolkien]

I think there are some stock issues at the moment, I imagine it will be available again soon.

[@someinteresting]

So, in October 2022 you'll do a video on the new Silmarillion?

[@TalkingTolkien]

There is another silmarillion coming out?!

[@someinteresting]

@@TalkingTolkien Yes, in the same style.

[@hicsunt5043]

With the comments on the paper I think I'll take a pass. I've got several other one volume editions, both with regular paper and thinner (but high quality). Considering the astronomical cost for this on Amazon it's really not good value.

[@Jangaro]

Why you delete the documentary in spanish of lord of rhe rings???

[@Draconis84]

Does this include the hobbit or just the main 3 books?

[@JatinSingh-dj1lk]

No it does not include the hobbit only trilogy

[@HPCthulhu2011]

If the pages are not thick like other recent releases of the deluxe versions than there is no reason to buy this unless you don't have the 2004 version.

[@juanmotoa_]

Does it include The Hobbit ?

[@kevin44ish]

Pre order where???

[@insurrbution]

All the UK usual spots: Book Depository, Waterstones, Blackwell's.....

[@Lester.M]

Is this channel still active? I do hope so.

[@TalkingTolkien]

It is! There will certainly be more added in the future, unfortunately at this stage of life I have little free time to indulge my Tolkien passion! Thankyou for the support.

[@Lester.M]

@@TalkingTolkien You’re welcome and thank you for all the time and effort you’ve put in. Best wishes.

[@eldenringer6466]

Shame it came damaged...for the price...not ok. Thanks for sharing.