This stunning Alan Lee–Lee-illustrated Tolkien box set just dropped to its lowest price

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If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to upgrade your Tolkien collection, this might be it. Amazon has quietly slashed the price of the Alan Lee Illustrated Box Set of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by 39%, bringing the four-book hardback collection down to a far more tempting $91.10.

As someone who interviewed Alan Lee for ImagineFX and has always found his work a constant source of inspiration, this set feels like the definitive way to revisit Middle-earth. Lee’s atmospheric watercolours give these stories a weight and texture few artists can match, and seeing them reproduced across all four volumes makes this edition feel genuinely special.

For artists, illustrators, and fantasy fans alike, it’s a rare blend of craft and nostalgia, the sort of edition you buy once and keep for life. And with this limited-time price cut, it’s finally affordable enough to justify treating yourself or surprising someone who loves Tolkien as much as you do.

If you’re looking to add a little magic to your library before the holidays, this is one of the best book deals you’ll see this season. But, lucky you, there are more illustrated, collectible variants too, and I've dropped them below.

Tolkien The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Illustrated by Alan Lee
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Tolkien The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Illustrated by Alan Lee: was $150 now $91.10 at Amazon
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This illustrated version of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit is significantly discounted and contains beautiful artwork. I still believe Tolkien’s world is most powerful when visualised by artists like Alan Lee – this edition makes a brilliant entry point into Middle-earth.

Tolkien The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated by the Author
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Tolkien The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated by the Author: was $250 now $139.03 at Amazon
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This lavish slipcased edition of Tolkien’s epic feels purpose-built for collectors. It’s the first time the story has been fully presented with the author’s own colour illustrations, and the quarterbound finish, premium materials and exclusive design touches make it a standout showcase for Middle-earth’s timeless craft.

Tolkien The Hobbit Deluxe Illustrated by the Author
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Tolkien The Hobbit Deluxe Illustrated by the Author: was $195 now $107.35 at Amazon
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As above, this collector's version of The Hobbit is illustrated by the author himself. With more than 50 of Tolkien’s own sketches, paintings, drawings, and maps, the text is beautifully printed in two colors. It’s a must-have for collectors and fans alike.

Tolkien The Silmarillion Deluxe Illustrated by the Author
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Tolkien The Silmarillion Deluxe Illustrated by the Author: was $195 now $107.52 at Amazon
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Tolkien’s prelude to The Lord of the Rings gets the deluxe treatment in this clothbound hardcover, housed in a custom slipcase. Brimming with full-colour illustrations by the author himself, the text is elegantly printed in two tones, and the edition includes unique extras.

Tolkien The Lord of the Rings Illustrated
Tolkien The Lord of the Rings Illustrated: was $90 now $47.49 at Amazon
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This exquisite edition of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is a true collector’s gem. Fully illustrated in colour by the author. This is an older edition of my top deal, but it lacks The Hobbit and individual trilogy entries.

Ian Dean
Editor, Digital Arts & 3D

Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & 3D at Creative Bloq, and the former editor of many leading magazines. These titles included ImagineFX, 3D World and video game titles Play and Official PlayStation Magazine. Ian launched Xbox magazine X360 and edited PlayStation World. For Creative Bloq, Ian combines his experiences to bring the latest news on digital art, VFX and video games and tech, and in his spare time he doodles in Procreate, ArtRage, and Rebelle while finding time to play Xbox and PS5.

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