The Lord of the Rings Illustrated by the Author

This one-volume, jacketed hardcover edition of 'The Lord of the Rings' contains the complete text, fully corrected and reset, printed in red and black.

It features thirty color illustrations, maps, and sketches drawn by Tolkien himself as he composed this epic work.

The edition includes the pages from the Book of Mazarbul, marvelous facsimiles created by Tolkien, and two removable fold-out maps drawn by Christopher Tolkien revealing all the detail of Middle-earth.

This edition is sympathetically packaged to reflect the classic look of the first edition, making it irresistible to collectors and new fans alike.