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"Silmarillion Illustrated Edition Sees Major Price Drop in Amazon Book Sale"

by Zoe May 07,2025

As part of Amazon's ongoing book sale, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion is now available at a staggering 57% discount, marking the lowest price seen on Amazon in 2025. This incredible deal on the illustrated edition is set to end on Monday, April 28, so don't miss your chance to grab it while it's hot. This edition is not just any book; it's a treasure trove of Tolkien's hand-drawn color illustrations, detailed maps of Middle-Earth, deeper lore and world-building, and early histories of key characters throughout the epic saga. Christopher Tolkien meticulously finished and edited this work following his father's passing, providing an unparalleled insight into the storied author's vision for Middle-Earth.

If you're new to Middle-Earth, be sure to explore our comprehensive guide to The Lord of the Rings books for a full list of Tolkien's works.

The Silmarillion: Illustrated Edition Is on Sale Now

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The Silmarillion: Illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien

2$75.00 save 57%$32.08 at Amazon

The Silmarillion delves into the early history of its fictional universe, Eä, and the lands within it, including Valinor, Beleriand, Númenor, and, of course, Middle-Earth. Structured into five distinct parts, this book offers deep lore exposition, extensive historical accounts of the First Age, and summaries of the Third Age stories we know and love from The Lord of the Rings.

The Lord of the Rings franchise has expanded into various other mediums, including Monolith's game Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor, Magic: The Gathering crossover cards, and Prime Video's live-action series Rings of Power. In IGN's review of Rings of Power season 2, they noted, "[season 2] does a great job portraying Sauron’s machinations and his impact on those he manipulates, but too much time is spent on disconnected subplots delivering only mediocre intrigue and thin characters."