Amazon Prime Day 2025 is now in full swing, marking its third day of a four-day shopping extravaganza. The retail giant has rolled out deep discounts across a wide range of categories, including books, movies, toys, and more. Among the standout deals are the Tolkien Illustrated Editions—highly sought-after versions of the beloved Middle-earth classics. Prime members can currently enjoy these premium editions at unprecedented prices, with savings of at least 60% off. In fact, these discounts rival—or even beat—typical Black Friday offers.
Lord of the Rings Illustrated Editions on Sale at Amazon
The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition$90.00
$30.07 (Save 67%) at Amazon
The Hobbit Illustrated Edition$75.00
$27.43 (Save 63%) at Amazon
The Silmarillion Illustrated Edition$75.00
$29.84 (Save 60%) at Amazon
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All of the illustrated editions of The Lord of the Rings are included in the current sale, but the complete collection—featuring Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King—is the most compelling choice. This 1,248-page hardcover volume brings together the entire epic saga, enriched with over 30 full-color illustrations and sketches by J.R.R. Tolkien himself. The book also features two large fold-out maps created by his son, Christopher Tolkien, offering an intricate look at the geography of Middle-earth.
Designed as a premium collector’s item, the book comes with a striking gray and gold slipcase, red-stained page ends adorned with Elvish script, and a high-quality binding that feels substantial in hand. Additionally, it includes facsimiles of pages from the Book of Mazarbul—an immersive touch that enhances the experience during the pivotal Moria chapter. For new readers, this edition is the perfect entry point into Tolkien’s world. And once you’ve finished, you can dive into The Rings of Power on Prime Video while waiting for season 3.
In a review of The Rings of Power season 2, IGN’s Samantha Nelson awarded the season a 6 out of 10, noting, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 offers some dramatic action and deep pathos, but is dragged down by extraneous plots and characters.”
The Lord of the Rings Movies on Sale Too
The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended & Theatrical) (4K UHD)
$67.80 at Amazon
Alongside the books, the cinematic trilogy by Peter Jackson is also part of the Prime Day promotion. Available in 4K UHD with both extended and theatrical cuts, this box set is included in Amazon’s “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” deal on select Blu-ray titles. It’s the perfect opportunity to own the definitive version of one of the greatest film series ever made. Plus, the same 3-for-2 deal applies to qualifying books, making it easy to bundle your favorite reads with the movies.
