Multiple Versions of The Hobbit Illustrated Editions Are on Sale Before Black Friday

Amazon has kicked off its ‘3 for 2’ sale on books ahead of Black Friday this year and it’s filled to the brim with hardcovers and special editions. This year’s sale includes one of the best gift ideas for LOTR fans — illustrated editions of The Hobbit.

The Hobbit is one of the best-selling books of all time, which means there are actually multiple illustrated editions to choose from. Thankfully almost all of them are included in this sale and discounted right now.

Buy 2, Get 1 Free Hobbit Illustrated Editions

If you aren’t already familiar with how Amazon’s ‘3 for 2’ sales work, it’s pretty straightforward. All you need to do is add three eligible items to your cart and the cheapest one will automatically be discounted from your total at checkout. So if you want to take full advantage of the promotion, you’ll want to buy three similarly priced books at once.

Of the three hardcover illustrated editions available, only one of them is actually fully illustrated. The most affordable option is actually illustrated by Jemima Catlin and has more of a childhood storybook feel to it. The other two special editions include illustrations and maps from Tolkien himself, making them feel more like a collector’s item.

Which special edition should you buy?

Both special edition hardcovers include the same illustrations but with different levels of quality. As you can imagine, the Deluxe Illustrated Edition is quite a bit more expensive, but includes a more expensive looking cover and slipcase. It also has overall thicker pages than the regular special edition. If you want the ultimate experience, it’s worth upgrading to the Deluxe Edition. Otherwise the regular special edition is just fine.

The Fall of Númenor Deluxe Edition Is Now Available

The Fall of Númenor Deluxe Edition

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The 352-page special edition of the Fall of Númenor has arrived alongside season 3 of Amazon’s Rings of Power series. This new book features illustrations from Alan Lee, and the stories were originally edited by Christopher Tolkien after his father wrote the tales. It takes place during The Tale of Years era before the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, following the Elves of Eregion as they’re tasked by the Dark Lord Sauron to forge the Rings of Power.

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