Two AMAZING LotR Editions | The Lord of the Rings Limited Collector's Editions Review

[@TheLegendarium]

Looks like the grey cover version is on Amazon now in the U.S. for even cheaper than the £60 it goes for in the UK. Good news if you're thinking about grabbing that one!

[@dudejuice]

Although I kinda like the ultra premium version, the cheaper one was made more precious to me. I got it during a bad weather in the UK with my parents and it felt like we were trudging through Caradrhas to Waterstones. We wore multiple layers of clothing to keep the cold out and protect us from the rain but we were sweating buckets beneath it all. Plus it was heavy wearing all those clothing and it was hard for us to walk 10-15 mins because we rarely exercised. Then when I reached Waterstones, I desperately looked for it cause my mom wasnt in good shape and my dad was grumpier than usual. We looked through every section in the store but alas I did not find it in the Science Fiction section and my heart sank, defeated I went to find my mom who suddenly disappeared. We roamed around looking for her when she called to us on the stair of the shop which I assumed to be restricted. I felt confused at first why she was their and motioned to us to come upstairs. Each step felt closer to heaven when I saw an entirely different and jaw-dropping part of Waterstones. An entire floor dedicated to media I enjoyed and consumed, comics, manga and most importantly a section for Fantasy special editions. Then I saw another magical thing to my eyes set upon, a coffee shop was on the same floor. In my peripheral I saw glitters and my mind was still gathering itself after it blew. Then remembering why I was there I looked for the Cheap version of the Special Edition and I was mesmerized by the collection of comics and manga my eyes were hooked upon. I almost missed it if not for my mom who pointed it out. It was hidden under a tiny display table sitting in front of a mid high shelf. My mind blew again just after it picked itself up. So we got it took the last train to our small town walked another 10-15 mins walk to our house. To say the least it was a fun day.

[@llchapman1234]

What a great mom and a great memory ❤️

[@mikep6263]

I was given the red premium version as a Christmas present some years ago. I've never taken it out of it's slipcase and it has it's own special place on my bookshelf. When I retire in about 10-12 years, I'm going to sit down with some good brandy and read it cover to cover. In the meantime, I've got multiple paperback versions of The Hobbit and LotR to tide me over. Now, the problem: Until I watched your video, I had no idea about all the "extras" included in this version. I now find myself battling my own willpower to leave the book untouched for another decade----yeah, I'm a real sucker for fold out maps...... BTW--love your Tolkien videos, keep 'em coming!

[@ThyJebusBeDone]

Wholesome. Keep up the strong will! Only another decade...

[@kurjan1]

So long as it is not in the shrink-wrap its good for another decade or more... Stay strong brother!

[@bryancaulfield2066]

Lovely comment

[@sercastamere9853]

Don't wait, mate! Enjoy the book, you never know when the Lord will call you

[@CapAnson12345]

Just keep it and buy another to open and read. Then gift it to someone when done.

[@untoldhistory89]

I bought the premium ultra addition because when I was a kid, my grandmother read to me the Lord of the Rings (I'm talking 9-10 years old). Because she read them to me long before the movies were ever even thought up of its one of the only things I can say I was a fan of before pop culture got to it (Not that the movies are bad I loved them [she didn't]). Because of this I managed to get myself onto a pre order list for the premium copy and now I plan on sharing the story with my own son.

[@Remmy0930]

Your grandmother read the entire trilogy to you?! Now that was a commitment lol.

[@untoldhistory89]

@@Remmy0930 Twice, The Hobbit a few times as well, and the Narnia stories twice (once in publishing order and once in chronological order). It helped that she lived next door so I'd just walk over or vice versa. She loved those books and would talk about them all the time hahah

[@DisHammerhand]

I bought the lower tier. Didn't know about the other. The ring script on the page edges is what really drew me to it. I have several editions of LoTR as it's my favorite work of fiction.

[@marlaeningles3788]

This was so useful and thorough ! Thanks very much. I did not even finish your video and rushed into Amazon and bought the lower tier one, which indeed is very much the same than the other, and the difference in cost is important. Hellos from Mexico City.

[@Via_The_Void]

I have a copy of the de luxe version and it's absolutely gorgeous. I'm a bit of a Lord of the Rings nut because I already have about eleven different hardback editions of the book, including the fiftieth anniversary edition and a set of the second edition from 1969/1970.

[@lightningtiger7721]

I got the 50th anniversary edition. Around the same price as the new ones, but one of the things is that the pages for some reason touch all the way to the bottom of the book, rather than having a little bit of room like other books. I suppose this doesn’t matter as it’s always in the slipcase, but it does make it awkward to hold.

[@AltsekBUL]

Outstanding review, thanks bro and cheers! Greetings from Melnik.

[@aprilezell3784]

Just got the premium version - found it inBath, England and shipped it here to Tennessee. I love it!

[@Remmy0930]

I own the gray version and I honestly think it looks better tbh. The golden tengwar on the cover and the ring verse on the side both look amazing. The black hardcover with the eye of Sauron on the front and the red LORD OF THE RINGS title on the binding also gives the book a really cool menacing look. Needless to say, I LOVE mine!

[@Drigo924]

The red and ring inscription got me on the cheaper model. I saw that one first then I saw the more expensive one and wanted it until I was the pages were just gilded and didnt have the inscription. The cheaper one just looks os unique with that added feature, not to mention I like the first edition look to it. I pre ordered off amazon but they are out of stock so i didnt get mine from them (2nd time that has happened to me!) but luckily target had it in stock for the same $45 that Amazon did.

[@Remmy0930]

You got yours for $45?! I bought mine for $55 Target just a few day's ago. Lucky you.

[@michaelkibble740]

I have the Harper Collins leather pocket edition of the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings. The Hobbit has illustration by J.R.R. Tolkien. And colored maps too.

[@jonasdussell5595]

Mine comes in today! So excited! I got the cheaper of the two, but I still cannot wait to dive into it

[@TheLegendarium]

They're both amazing!

[@eliseheidbuchel3407]

I got mine today: so happy with it. I wanted the "cheaper" version because it look amazing and not so heavy. I am happy with it.

[@Remmy0930]

I put "cheaper" in quotations as well when we are still talking about a $60 book lol. It isn't "cheap" by any mean's. I own that version and I honestly think it looks better tbh. The golden tengwar on the cover and the ring verse on the side both look amazing. The black hardcover with the eye of Sauron on the front and the red LORD OF THE RINGS title on the binding also gives the book a really cool menacing look. Needless to say, I LOVE mine!

[@turtleanton6539]

​@@Remmy0930i actually agree

[@iconikreviews5377]

So the white 2021 edition includes: The Hobbit, Fellowship of the Ring, Two towers, and Return of the King? Am I missing anything? Thanks

[@redrakham5787]

The Hobbit is a different book

[@JB-ou6fl]

Thanks for showing us both versions of this book.

[@andrebrienza3539]

Both of them are awesome! If I didn’t live in Brazil I would probably buy them both lol they’re way more expensive down here! Huge fan of the podcast

[@MtBArN]

Picked up the quarter leather today from Amazon for £70. Can’t grumble at that price. I just hope the print isn’t as bad as some folks have received.

[@Minion_Mike]

Thank you! This was super helpful, i found the deluxe edtion of this on sale for £55 and snappend it up

[@TjPhysicist]

They're doing sillmarillion in the same way too, author illustrated with a matching deluxe version. I ended up buying this when I pre-ordered the sillmarillion as well as tales of numenor (again, same style but illustrated by Alan lee instead of Tolkien himself). I really dislike dust jackets on books in general, I find them awkward to read with, think they look great with the art work etc. So I ended up with the deluxe versing, it is surprising how much of it you still get with the cheaper hardback btw like it's not too crazy of a difference

[@HairTiesForGlorfindel]

Super helpful video! Thank you.

[@bryancaulfield2066]

The blue and silver Simairilion is out next week, looking forward to your view on that. It looks potentially the most beautiful Tolkien book of all time.

[@TheLegendarium]

It's on its way!

[@lordNARUTOITACHI1234]

Got it a couple days ago, and let me tell you there is no "potentially" about it, the book is just absolutely stunning! And it looks great besides the deluxe LOTR too haha

[@italiano3.16]

do either of these versions contain an index and/or an epilogue? Also, what is the text based on? Is it the same text as the 50th anniversary edition?

[@russelllambert6900]

Hello, I am an older guy with bad vision, I want to get a large print version of the Lord of the rings, I looked on Amazon but it was kinda overwhelming! Any help would help appreciated

[@MusashiLoux]

Does anyone know if i can find the standard edition in spanish?

[@annaswärd]

Does it contain all 3 main books?

[@BartimaeusAurelius]

Just bought the red one last month, it's gorgeous!

[@DavidMacKinnonfromNY2AZ]

Maps, maps, oh glossy maps [mimics Golom] my precious! Oh how lucky you are, Craig to have the fancy schmancy Quarter Leather Bound Edition. Lucky you!

[@RJ-xh4xb]

Are all the illustrations in the limited leather slipcase edition included in the regular hardcover edition? Thanks in advance, hope you can give me more info.

[@TheLegendarium]

Illustrations, yes; inserts, no

[@RJ-xh4xb]

​​@@TheLegendarium thanks. I can do without the letter of Aragorn. I am mostly interested in the Tolkien illustrations. Thank you so much for helping me decide. Lower tier it is.

[@greenskynz]

thanks for the review. im looking for a nice illustrated (colourful / cheerful not dull illustration preferably) hard cover edition. but most of the so called illustrated editions have just sporadic illustrations and i would expect 1 or two per chapter. any suggestions? thanks

[@raghavkhandelwal8357]

Is it okay for a beginner to buy this ? The deluxe one ???

[@BanjoSick]

my most precious edition is the green 1995 paperback edition from 1995. Was the cheapest available, the print smudges when you rub overit. My exs rat from back in early 2000‘s gnawed it, it’s covered in notes from 30 years of reading and the pages are yellow brown, some fixed with tape. Wouldn’t give it away for anything.

[@JoeK7]

Great timing! I stumbled across the cheaper edition whilst perusing a bookstore last weekend and it looks fantastic!

[@brandonluker3660]

Looking forward to getting my premium version. Thankfully I preordered it when they were still in stock.

[@Via_The_Void]

Definitely worth the money. Brilliant edition of a timeless classic.

[@somelucifrostguy9208]

I got the 50th Anniversary Deluxe edition since it came out on my birthday. I attempted LotR a few years ago but I got frustrated with it and quit at the battle of Helm's Deep. My taste has greatly evolved so I thought I'll probably like it better now and shelled out some extra money for this edition. I had a one volume paperback and given its smaller dimensions I probably got strained from having to read a smaller font

[@turtleanton6539]

Indeed😊

[@tombombadil4028]

How did you get the Leatherbound edition already?

[@TheLegendarium]

Ordered it from Waterstones in the UK

[@tombombadil4028]

@@TheLegendarium Alas being Canadian is a curse!

[@tombombadil4028]

I’ve bought two of the premiums 😂

[@TheLegendarium]

@@tombombadil4028 Now where's my commission...

[@tombombadil4028]

@@TheLegendarium 💁‍♂️ 💨

[@anakeymohr9868]

I got the red ultra premium for $120 in sale for Black Friday Amazon came today. 😊

[@Via_The_Void]

I have two copies of the deluxe red edition. Lovely book. One of them I've just left sealed.

[@RiordanLadyGaga]

Why two!?!?

[@sunrise1878]

Are they both printed and bound in Italy?

[@Cayota_Foxpaw]

The deluxe edition is not out of stock you can still buy it. I just bought one of a official website in my country.

[@vadimmanevich3751]

Thinking about lower tier edition. Great video!

[@osiris1309]

Would you suggest this(expensive one) or the 40th(2004) anniversary edition or the 50th(2014) anniversary one?? Trying to decide which one to buy.

[@TheLegendarium]

Friends on your priorities. The bre one is better for shelf appeal and for the novelty of Tolkien's own illustrations. It will also likely archive better than the others. If the quality of the illustrations matters, though, then Alan Lee's are better. (Sorry Professor.)

[@osiris1309]

@@TheLegendarium Thanks for the reply, but what is the bre one?

[@TheLegendarium]

@@osiris1309 oops. I meant "red" one. Don't type on a phone 2 minutes after waking up.

[@osiris1309]

lol! thanks again. Will go for the red 2021 copy!

[@someinteresting]

Come October are we to expect a review on the new Silamrillion also?

[@TheLegendarium]

"All signs point to yes>

[@TheGoodCrusader]

I'm getting the red one tomorrow

[@guyincognito8440]

2:20 I'm not sure I see the point of the slipcase if you're going to cut a big hole in it like that.

[@vihangashenith7140]

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

[@AlexisSanchezIIVVV]

Yep

[@CanadaSims]

Got the cheaper one for my wife’s birthday. She loves it to bits. It’s a gorgeous version. Lovely to read.

[@garym6315]

I've just ordered the deluxe version, £92 on Amazon UK, no problem at all. I did hear another youtuber say that initially this was supposed to be limited but they abandoned that after the demand was so high?

[@jennyunderwood9663]

@gary m I heard the same thing. ‘Supposedly’ limited to 5,000 copies. However, the deluxe version is easy to buy at most places. I think it’s all a rumour. Also, checking the HarperCollins UK publisher site, no edition size is listed. So I’d like to know how many were / are actually being published (of the deluxe). 🤔

[@Shifooooo]

How does this work exactly? What story does this book contain, I always thought there was like a book for every story so which one is this? I'm new to JJR Tolkien books

[@stevemuzak8526]

Did your versions had yellow pages? Half of my version has yellow pages.

[@salmanhyder1655]

Got both on 21st October. Satisfied!

[@TheCrispyChip]

wish i waited. I kept going to my chapters weekly hoping they would discount them because they had them both on the actual floor where the box it came in one constantly getting booted. A year and a half later they never discounted it so i ordered a brand new one from the online store to be delivered to my store. I went there and they tried to pawn me off the floor booted messes. Made me wait 2 more weeks for the NEW copiesd and i paid full price, and now a days the 90 and 200 i paid CAD is a lot considering the deluxe is 45 CAD and Super deluxe is now 160. :(

[@MagusMarquillin]

Are there other editions out there that feature all of Tolkien's relevant art in color? I doubt I'll spring for the market price for another LotR, though I really love that lettering on the side pages

[@Drigo924]

If you are in the US Target has the cheaper one for $45

[@Stratos.2]

Have them both and I love them. The deluxe I will baby and the regular I pick up time to time.

[@wildwhiterabbit961]

Hello! Is the red Version a limited Version ?

[@insurrbution]

IT's not, it's still being printed / still available new (via UK booksellers)

[@williamreece5763]

Just ordered my ultra deluxe on the barnes and noble site so they still have them

[@alexabney7913]

I just bought the deluxe edition as well as the simarillion and the unfinished tales in the same style.

[@LesArchivesDeTolkien]

Small correction: these editions are not limited at all and it was known from the start that the nombers announced by Harper Collins were for advertising purposes / sales communication 😉

[@LesArchivesDeTolkien]

@@Shadow-gm9ct : Yes, I am 🙂 Only the "first impressions" were limited, as with all books, in fact !

[@alexross1816]

If you're getting the "cheap* one, i also recommend getting the illustrated Hobbit and Silmarillion. All three go well together.

[@jharkey3]

Just here to look at the pretty books 🙃

[@aultra-magawhostandsagains7974]

Best version is probably the non illustrated one. The Lord of the Rings:50th Anniversary hardcover Edition,probably has the best design on it.My opinion on this the red leather spine looks better.

[@kimberlyhornikel771]

I am with you - looking at pretty books is a great pastime!

[@philsilva13]

Do you know if there is a 'hobbit' version of the White LOTR version shown here?

[@TheLegendarium]

Not yet, but I'm hoping they put one out later this year. (They did the Silmarillion last year, you can watch my video on that one, too.)

[@philsilva13]

@@TheLegendarium I did..... That's why I got them! 😂 😂 Great reviews thank you 😁

[@philsilva13]

@@seanrm That's the one I'm after.... Thank you so much for the info 👍😁

[@Gonzalezluis89]

I got the grey one. I thought it was absolutely perfect until I saw the red one just now in this video. Lol nah But the grey one looks and feels amazing.

[@johnstark8516]

hi, can you review te 60th year anniversary edition ?

[@Lady_S]

We all like to look at pretty books!

[@albertdraper1157]

Got the ultra premium and it’s absolutely gorgeous 👌

[@kilianschrock1320]

Are all 3 oarts in the cheaper one or just the third cause i just Found a version on Amazon with all 3 sepperate but they All looked like this one

[@yunhailu9487]

is this include the hobbit and silmarillion?

[@mrcat3493]

I bought the lower-tier version. I think It’s was ~$30 ish dollars on Amazon.

[@iconikreviews5377]

These books seem like collectors items and seem very thick and heavy to read. Do people actually read these? Or is it better to just keep it as a collectors item and buy the cheaper paperback versions for reading? I’m considering buying one of these nicer premium ones but need more info. Thanks

[@TheLegendarium]

The cheaper version of these has actually become my preferred reading edition. But hey, everyone's tastes are different!

[@renatalesniakiewicz342]

Are there some new illustrations that are not included in "The Art of the Lord of the Rings"?

[@insurrbution]

Nope

[@Kyptan]

Beautiful covers

[@CheshireSnake]

Ordered the red deluxe version for €114.

[@SWOLE-CLANKER]

The 75 dollar one i found at walmart for only $26

[@Wha2les]

the premium one is uk only right? so it would be British english?

[@m.j.vazquez4720]

why pay so much more for a quarter of the cover being leather and the rest is the same as the other ? i would pay more for FULL leather hardcover but not just a spine

[@diegofonseca1985]

Is it still "limited"?

[@Jimjon24]

Or do what I did... get the cheaper one, then commission a leather cover for it by an expert cowboy leathersmith and bask in the glory 👌

[@godofchaoskhorne5043]

I don't understand why not every single hardcover book is bound like this. Also I don't understand why it's so rare to have REAL leather books. Most leather bounds are bonded leather. Can't order Easton press in Netherlands. And leather usually asks a premium. But it makes no sense. Bonded leather is maybe even worse for durability than cardboard. But looks great. Actual leather is CHEAP AF. Idk why everyone pretends like leather is expensive when cow, sheep etc leather is a fkn by product of the meat industry. You can buy real leather and real leather products for super cheap in most of the world. But in the west "leather is a luxury" and it's priced absurdly high and eco psychos want to ban it when it's 1000000000000000x better for the planet than faux leathers made from oils and shit EDIT: I'm pretty sur ethe future is ereaders. Like even when i have a physical copy and despite enjoying the feeling of a nice book in my hands. I prefer my ereader or have my ereader next to me to constantly take notes and highlight stuff. So the books I buy are literally more display items. And I don't ever buy paper backs. Because I rather spend a little more on a nice hardcover. I buy special editions and leather bounds for books i love. I read almost everything on my ereader

[@merus2164]

I'm just here to look at pretty books

[@babyjoeyx]

completely unrelated to the video... where'd you get the jacket? it's nice lol

[@TheLegendarium]

Lol thanks. Online somewhere like 3-4 years ago. Sorry, can't help much.

[@stephenboyce6996]

Couldn’t decide, so my fiancé bought both lol

[@TheLegendarium]

Keeper

[@stephenboyce6996]

@@TheLegendarium you bet!

[@joesamuel4676]

Darn!!! i missed it. UGHHHHH

[@purefoldnz3070]

red? This just looks terrible from a graphic designers point of view

[@laura-bianca3130]

I would never buy them. Anything new that comes out since Christopher died. Plus, these look ugly

[@dafidhardi4661]

What? don't understand your logic lady...