Reddit reviews The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Edition

For reading I really like this one It's made of a more flexible type of material than a hardback but is sturdier and put together better than a paperback. There are a lot of nicer editions but many of them are quite expensive.

This is the version that I got: Lord Of The Rings Deluxe Edition

It contains the most recent and accurate version of the text. I like that it is all contained in the same volume, because I like to consult the Appendices as I read. The book is also bound in leather, and is very durable. It's thick, but small enough to be carried around for on the go reading.

I remember seeing this version on Amazon. Was considering getting it before deciding to get a split up version for more comfortable reading. It was a hard choice tho...looks beautiful.

And here’s a video of it in action!

The 50th anniversary editions (paperback or hardback) are very good choices, with the best text available; there's also a recent "deluxe" edition in a semi-paperback that's a good value.

The ISBN information on the US version of that particular version of LotR is.

• ISBN-10: 0544273443
  
• ISBN-13: 9780544273443
  
  Amazon, BookDepository, B&N, BAM, as a few retailer links.

it is the paperback deluxe edition
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544273443/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have this one and like it very much: http://smile.amazon.com/The-Lord-Rings-Deluxe-Edition/dp/0544273443

If you want something that is current and easy to carry around then this one is probably a good choice.

After a bit of searching, i found that this book is still available and seems to be what youre looking for: http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-Deluxe/dp/0544273443%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJZ5SU5JGUOVM6FVA%26tag%3Dihandysoft-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D0544273443

They're all going to be complete versions. As long as it's the 50th anniversary text it'll be the most updated, but they'll all suffice. It really just depends on what he likes aesthetically. My favorites are the Alan Lee hardback illustrated editions. A lot of people also like the 3 volume 60th anniversary editions, because it uses Tolkien's original unused dust jackets.
There's also single volumes. I'm currently reading this one. The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/0544273443/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AbOlDb3T8NW54
It doesn't have any illustrations or anything, but it's great for a reading copy.