r/tolkienbooks

Art by me.

Androg is shot in the head, Turin Beleg and 10 men run to a standing stone at the top of Amon Rudh.The men are slain and the two friends make a last stand before being caught in nets.

The last time they fight together.

I told myself I wasn’t going to buy the 60th anniversary edition, but then it showed up in the wild, and I couldn’t say no. 🤦🏼‍♂️ The quiz book was a cool find too.

Pic 1: main collection
Pic 2: Deluxe collection
Pic 3: Movies/TV books
Remaining pics: close ups of main collection

I’ve been collecting for a few years now and I’ve assembled most of what I’d like to collect of Tolkien books.

I focused on US printings and really like my Houghton Mifflin collection. I also collected the UK printings that I liked the most (and could easily obtain). I haven’t ventured into first edition territory for LotR or Hobbit (my Hobbit is a 3rd edition). I would like an India paper LotR, but I’m waiting for the right one at a good price. I will also be picking up the new releases (I’m waiting for Black Friday/holiday sales).

Bottom shelf of main collection contains duplicates which I’ll gift to friends/family, donate, or sell.

There were several sites that I used to assist in collecting, which I’ll list a few here (these are all in the subreddit info). Of course this subreddit was invaluable as well - I am in awe of the collective knowledge here!

Tolkienbooks.us
Tolkienbooks.net
https://www.tolkienguide.com/

Next, I am putting dust jacket protectors on all the books. Also, anyone have recommendations for bookshelf lighting?

ISBN is 9780261104013.

Not sure when this one will actually come out, though that’s why it’s a great idea to visit a bookstore.

I’ve also updated the list:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/8J9AAU6KRBHP?ref_=wl_share

Give it a few months to be sure when buying online.

Had to get my 5th copy of The Silmarillion, I gotta say the paper used for the illustrations is thick and of decent quality but nothing compared to the glossy illustrations of other Tolkien Books

I also had to get most Pauline Bayne's artwork for Middle Earth, though I am still missing the original poster of Bilbo's Last Song.

Found this copy of The Children of Húrin while thrifting and I couldn't leave it behind. 🧑‍🦯

The only problem is… I have absolutely no idea which printing this is. 💀

The copyright page says HarperCollins Publishers India, "First published in India in 2007" ISBN 978-0-00-724622-9, and it was printed and bound at Thomson Press (India) Ltd.

There’s no obvious number line or impression statement, so if anyone here knows which printing this Indian edition is, or how to identify it, I’d love some help.

Got a nice Tolkien section on the top alongside lotr and hobbit dvds and lotr video.
Need to add Beren and Luthien now to finish my hardbacks.
What else do you all recommend?

This makes me sooo happy!

Hey guys,

I was looking to read for the first time the Silmarillion as I have already read LOTR and The hobbit. I have the author ilustrated ed. of LOTR in English and the one by Alan Lee in Spanish. I found online this version of the Silmarillion for around 30€, do you think it is worth it? How is the quality? Or is there a better version in Spanish or even in English (not that proficient but I can try lol).

Thank you for your answers!

I recently bought a new set of Lord of the Rings, but I felt bad for my old paperback editions. They are 1999 editions of The Hobbit and The Silmarillion, a 1998 edition of Unfinished Tales, and a 2007 edition box set of the Lord of the Rings

They deserved some care, so I made book covers in Inkscape and printed them (they are small enough to cover with A4 paper). I Don't have a colour printer, so added some colour with pencils. Just the old design but in white, with a few small changes to make them fit together better. Turned a shoebox into a slipcase, with some cutting, taping and gluing.

Very happy with the result, but I also found out my printer's toner is terrible quality. It's already rubbing off.

Last two picture are the rest of my modest collection (so far, I have a long wishlist):

• 2003 film tie-in edition of Lord of the Rings
• Alan Lee illustrated hardcover boxset
• The Maps of Middle-Earth by Brian Sibley, with fold out maps and illustrations by John Howe
• A Middle-Earth Traveller, by John Howe. Just arrived today, gorgeous art book.

Final picture has Journeys of Frodo by Barbara Strachey, paperback. Arrived only a few days ago. Hasn't been in print for decades, but I found a somewhat reasonably priced used one on Amazon. Less than 50 euro including shipping. Not the best condition, but no structural damage and the usual prices for this book can easily reach in the hundreds. Very happy with it, beautiful book, I don't understand why it's no longer in print.

This one definitely could do with some protection, but an A4 cover won't cut it (or won't cover it). Definitely going to need a slipcase and a book cover with some heavier paper.