My Collection JRR Tolkien LOTR (BOX SET) Editions in Chronological Order !

[@moonlambo5229]

If i'm not careful i'm gonna turn into this guy.

[@Johnnybomb1]

Yeah... No AC and all.

[@crazyeyecarl]

I got my 2020 Illustrated Alan Lee edition today, and I have to say I cannot remember ever being this impressed simply by opening a book.

[@CDplayerrr]

Thank you for this comparison video! Was unsure which version to get since it's my first time reading this series, but you've convinced me to bite the bullet and get the 2020 illustrated edition :)

[@fanpiresam482]

I'm currently reading through my pocketbook leather(vinyl)bound they fit perfectly in my tiny little hobbit handsies.

[@Tommytoolsqueezer]

How’s the font size?? Is it as small that you have to squint?

[@KevinRios-b1x]

​@@TommytoolsqueezerI heard the text isn't bad. If you have good normal eyesight it 100% will be easy to read.

[@Tommytoolsqueezer]

@@KevinRios-b1x thanks mate

[@daddykarlmarx6183]

​@@Tommytoolsqueezerthe text size is honestly fine it's just not ideal

[@FreeLatveria]

I have my eye on that 2020 Illustrated Box Set. It is so gorgeous.

[@georad94]

Just bought the 2020 illustrated set for my brother for Christmas. Thanks for the comparison video! So good to see it in real time 😊

[@k_entertainer01]

2020 alan lee edition just arrived today! I can guarantee that you won't be disappointed to have this!❤️❤️ absolutely gorgeous & beautiful book set!❤️❤️

[@niki45nk62]

That edition does seem to look great in all the reviews that I've seen! Sadly my copy from amazon was a counterfeit with blurry letters and art (and also fell apart rather easilly after being opened from the box), so I had to return it. Don't think you can get that real edition from amazon now-a-days sadly (as all the sellers there seem be selling the fake one according to reviews) and no bookstores near me have any in stock :( I am happy that you managed to get the real version though!

[@nazimelmardi]

@@niki45nk62I had it from Amazon UK without any issues. Maybe you got it from Amazon USA? It’s in perfect shape and not even a scratch.

[@datgio4951]

I bought the 2020 Lee edition and I absolutely love the art. I read it in between breaks at work and that art pieces of the battle of the 5 armies gave me goosebumps.

[@NoahFromOhio]

Wonderful comparison. My wife and I love books and were trying to decide on a set. You really sold us on the 2020 edition with that beautiful artwork.

[@sunhouse8616]

The 1965 edition is the only edition I've ever read, circa 1970. They were my father's. Have the cool feature that the front covers form a single picture. Still have them, but they are a bit worse for wear.

[@mordaeu1411]

I ended up purchasing the mass market paperback editions at 8:10 because it's technically going to be my first real read-through and I don't want to spend much on LOTR if I'm not going to be a huge fan of it. So far, I've read The Hobbit and enjoyed it and starting Fellowship! Quality of the books are "okay" but for $20 (cheaper if they're used copies) it's not too bad.

[@Hgoenge81]

I have the millennium edition including the cd. Its a disc of Tolkien himself recording himself reading passages from the books. The six book thing is consistent with each of the three book editions being comprised of two books each plus the appendices

[@anthony99900]

As a massive lotr Fan thank you so much. I’m liking the leather ones

[@tagrid9644]

Thank you very much for this video. You helped me to get the right one. I just bought the last box set.

[@jolyn4023]

I'm new to reading LOTR (seen the movies but haven't read them) and I seriously bought the alan lee 2020 edition lotr set because of your recommendation. They are the only LOTR books i've purchased and i'm enjoying the hobbit thus far! The quality and reading experience is very nice.

[@ClayHarris-g4r]

Brilliantly awesomely awesome ❤️ love from Australia.Clay Mate well done

[@daddykarlmarx6183]

Surprised you didn't actually have my childhood set

[@plynch113]

Nice collection sir. I love the lotr/hobbit. I first read it in late 80s and I have a few sets as well. I have the 2014 leatherette set and the Easton press edition. I might get the Alan lee set too!

[@Phyzzius]

Thanks so much. There are so many editions out there, this was exactly what I needed to make up my mind on what to get

[@Desh727]

Really cool collection. 😎

[@Albion2023]

The Alan Lee versions are Beautiful. i bought 3 copies of it because i loved it so much (i know, extreme) 1 for myself. 1 for my girlfriend and another just to keep sealed in my collection. they're definitely a must buy for any Tolkien fan. the paper quality too is really really nice. bright white, no transparency, lovely illustrations that are either in cutouts on pages or interwoven into the text on others. some real passion put into them. :)

[@ltsLED]

Just bought the 2020 Alan Lee Illustrated Box set today and im super excited to get me hands on it!

[@jakescott7491]

Thanks for the easy links

[@drew8235]

I have the second set you show. I'm actually really partial to an OLD paperback. For some reason, it just feels to me like the best way to read any book. Love the covers on those as well. Modern mass market paperbacks seem to often be of lower quality, so not into that, for sure.

[@OceanMan017]

What a nice collection ! Congratulation sir. I was looking for this amazing illustrated boxed set of 2020 but unfortunatly it doesn't exist in french .... it is a true disappointment because i have never seen a book set that beautiful .... it is not the first time i will tell it but the editors in your country are far superior in term of quality ! (Sorry for my bad english)

[@simonplays5982]

Getting the 2020 edition 😊

[@Atrulion]

I have watched the first LOTR movie and part of the second movie a long long time ago, but I couldn't get into it. I think a part of that though is that I have trouble focusing on a movie for long, and I start missing tons of stuff so I didn't really understand anything later on, therefore I stopped. Now, I wanted to revisit it, but instead go through the books, as I like reading before watching adaptations, and things are dragged out so you can't really miss anything major as is extremely easy in movies. The set I got honestly I absolutely love. It just fits the vibe so well. I'm talking about the 2014 Leather Deluxe Pocket Boxed Set. I love it so much. It doesn't feel like it's cheap (It's not exactly cheap but I got it for a very fair price). The books are small so very very easy to take with you while travelling, and they just generally look great. On the shelf, it really stands out imo. I haven't read the LOTR trilogy yet, but I have read The Hobbit. It was pretty good but of course, it was meant for children so can't really criticize it that much. But really excited to start the actual trilogy, and to see what literally *everyone* means with "it's one of if not the best fantasy story out there"

[@lucius8111]

On a prime sale your video is a great help

[@pokedude104]

I found a full set of the movie release books at a thrift store for a couple bucks a piece. Spines never been creased never read. They are cheap feeling but that also means I can just toss them in my bag or car and bring them wherever without worrying too much about it.

[@ЯрославПетров-е6т]

There is very nice 2013 Collector’s Edition with the Hobbit. It is rather rare now, and costs too much on the second market, but if you’ll manage to find it for a reasonable price, it would be wonderful. Clothbound, nice cover design… Not very deluxe quality but good It can be in a very nice box set, and separately.

[@tonyomega6769]

Nice collection. I want to start my own collection as well.

[@fluffypenguins]

I have those big edition alan lee illustrated editions but i like the 2020 better than mine

[@dissolveillusions5682]

Thats an awesome collection!!❤

[@PickleMonster5565]

16:00 I’m so glad you say this… I’m looking at buying a nice copy of LOTR and the hobbit but aren’t completely satisfied with the deluxe illustrated single editions. This Alan Lee set sits at the top of my wishlist with stoicism.

[@ceeece]

I have the 1999 Alan Lee paperback set as well and that is the one I read.

[@Sams911]

What do you think of the 2023 Folio Society limited edition?

[@tpampe25]

4:26 I loved those, I've always thought of it as really 6 books instead of 3 (The War of The Ring is my favorite) wish there were more editions like that

[@PhDFloppur]

Great video. Thanks

[@chrisw7188]

whats actually in the companion book at 10:25?

[@zaftra]

I have the UK centenary edition, you should look hat out all the lee artwork.

[@EndlessWaltz]

Love your content! Thank you for sharing!

[@3riversbooks]

You are so welcome!

[@jameswoodard4304]

Do the leather(ette) ones look like they'll last for a long time? I want to get a set for a young person that will last a long time. That kind of binding could either help or hurt on that score. Vinyl (if that's what it is) can deteriorate and crack over time. So, it could be either significantly better or significantly worse than board and cloth for longevity, depending purely on how they made the covers.

[@PhD777]

Excellent video!

[@focusrelax8838]

Hello, is the Alan lee 2020 box set acid free paper quality?

[@samueluddin9931]

Yes

[@tiaraverde_]

Thank you very much!! Beautiful video!!

[@3riversbooks]

Thank you too!

[@UltraVibePleasure2K]

Any opinion on the Folio edition sets?

[@salmanhyder1655]

Except that 1973 boxset, I got all others 😊

[@amandajudge4271]

Is the print any larger in the trade paperback editions than in the mass market?

[@shaurya1229]

Can you pls tell which is better to buy the all in one or the illustated edition❤❤

[@clay6394]

After all, why shouldn't I buy another box set?

[@nicholasmanila]

For the 2017 treasury edition, can you buy each book (same edition) individually, if I don’t want to get all 4 at the same time? It seems like I can with the hobbit but idk about the 3 lord of the rings books… thanks!

[@thanatox]

if i were to choose between the 2014 leather deluxe set ($27) or the 2012 trade paperback one ($30), which one should i get?

[@Happyland1971]

I would get the 2012 trade paperbacks if you're going to read them. In my opinion, the paperbacks look better, age better, and are easier to read. The special edition leather set is fine for display, but they'll wear down with use.

[@ErginaSyrigou]

Is the 2020 printed on glossy paper ? I'm thinking between the 2002 and 2020 illustrated editions

[@gabrielekelund3468]

its mat!

[@xsparik]

So he is - Lord Of The Books

[@DAVLIK12]

Goos video. I just Wanted to know which one to buy

[@Marioisnotbald]

He attracted to books

[@babbisp1]

Nts 11:00 12:25

[@Zomfoo]

Not leather. Imitation leather. I quite like it though. Feels nice.

[@Marioisnotbald]

I am ten years old I love LOTR I have that 1973 box set it's not gold

[@ClayHarris-g4r]

I was born 1976

[@lafcursiax]

Oh wow, I grew up with my dad's '70s Ballantine paperbacks, and never imagined they were ever issued in a box. And a really pretty one at that! Thanks for schooling us on Tolkien history!

[@nicolaskauamendesfarias8264]

Seboso

[@Acheco]

What is with all the disgusting '70s color it's just ugly. The last three look nice.