Amazon Prime Day 2025 is now in its third day (out of four), with the online giant offering major discounts on dozens of books, movies, toys, and more. Among our readers' favorites are the beautifully illustrated Tolkien editions of his beloved Middle-earth series. For Prime members, you can currently snag exceptional deals on The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition, The Hobbit, and The Silmarillion, all discounted by at least 60%. This pricing is highly competitive and likely won't be matched again until possibly Black Friday.
Lord of the Rings Illustrated Editions on Sale at Amazon
Lord of the Rings Illustrated Edition
4$90.00 save 67%$30.07 at Amazon
The Hobbit Illustrated Edition
5$75.00 save 63%$27.43 at Amazon
The Silmarillion Illustrated Edition
4$75.00 save 60%$29.84 at Amazon
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2See it at AmazonThe entire Lord of the Rings illustrated collection is part of the sale, but the combined volume of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King comes particularly recommended. This 1,248-page tome collects the entire iconic fantasy saga and boasts over 30 color illustrations and sketches by J.R.R. Tolkien himself. It also features two full-size fold-out maps by his son, Christopher Tolkien, detailing the expansive geography of Middle-earth. This oversized hardcover edition has a premium gray and gold slipcase, with red-stained page edges adorned with Elvish script.
As a special bonus, the book includes reproduced pages from the Book of Mazarbul, providing a perfect companion piece for one of the novel's most famous chapters, the Bridge of Khazad-dûm. If you haven't yet read The Lord of the Rings, this illustrated edition is the perfect way to start. Afterwards, you can catch up on Prime Video's The Rings of Power before its eventual third season release.
In our review of The Rings of Power Season 2, IGN’s Samantha Nelson awarded it a 6, noting, "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 delivers dramatic action and deep emotion, but is hindered by extraneous subplots and characters."
The Lord of the Rings Movies are Also on Sale
The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Extended & Theatrical) (4K UHD)
3$67.80 at Amazon
Alongside the books, you can also add the acclaimed film trilogies to your order. Numerous 4K Blu-ray movies are part of the ongoing 'Buy 2, Get 1 Free' promotion, which includes Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy. This same '3 for 2' deal also applies to a wide selection of qualifying books.
