πSince it was first published in 1954,The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled
magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy and epic adventure has
touched the hearts of young and old alike. Over 150 million copies of
its many editions have been sold around the world, and occasional
collectors’ editions become prized and valuable items of
publishing.π«
πThis one-volume hardback edition contains the complete text, fully
corrected and reset, which is printed in red and black and features, for
the very first time, thirty color illustrations, maps and sketches drawn
by Tolkien himself as he composed this epic work. π«
πThese include the pages from the Book of Mazarbul, marvellous
facsimiles created by Tolkien to accompany the famous ‘Bridge of
Khazad-dum’ chapter. π«
πSympathetically packaged to reflect the classic look of the first
edition, this new edition of the bestselling hardback will prove
irresistible to collectors and new fans alike.π«