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u/NoseDragon · 3 pointsr/tolkienbooks

Holy crap, dude, I don't think you have a grasp at how large of a book you are asking for.

First off, there is no book that combines the Hobbit and the LOTR. The reason there is a single copy LOTR book is because it was originally written as one book, but was only broken into smaller books at the request of the editor. The reason they don't sell one book containing both The Hobbit and LOTR is because they are very much separate books in every sense of the word. They have a few similar characters, but almost everything from the story to the intended audience is different.

Second, you want the history and the untold stories?

There is literally a 12 book series called The History of Middle Earth that is well over 3500 pages. And that isn't even including the book Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth that is another 300 pages.

On top of that, you have the summarized history, the Silmarillion, that is a couple hundred pages itself. That's the actual "Bible" of Middle Earth that adds lore and expands on things in LOTR and the Hobbit. And then there's the Children of Hurin, which expands on a small part of the Silmarillion.

So, in order for what you are asking, you'd need a book that would be approximately 6000 pages long.

It doesn't exist. What you currently have is the closest to what you are asking for. After the Return of the King, there should be a pretty good sized Appendix that has a ton of extra material relevant to LOTR, but if you want the Middle Earth creation story, the history of Morgoth and his effects on ME, the legends of the first great Men of ME like Hurin and kin, and stories of Gondolin... You're going to need to buy additional books.

Good news is a lot of them are cheap! You can get the Silmarillion and Children of Hurin for a good price, and there are some beautiful hardcover editions (illustrated by Alan Lee). That should cover a good deal of what you're asking for. From there, for additional history and info, there's that massive 12 volume collection, which I believe can be purchased in a 3 book set.

I'd say the best you could do if you want to cover all the necessary Middle Earth history and Lore is the Hobbit, LOTR, Silmarillion, and Children of Hurin. That should suffice.

u/F1yCasua1 · 5 pointsr/tolkienbooks

For The Hobbit I really like this edition which I am reading to my nephew's (6, 8):

The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/0544174224/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QutVCb81QG4V6

If she is precocious and loves to read I think a set of the Lord of the Rings trillogy in hardcover would be great. You should be able to find a standard Houghton Mifflin edition 3 part boxed set for a reasonable price.

The Lord of the Rings https://www.amazon.com/dp/0395489326/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lztVCbDEWDXYP

I own both of the above and they are perfectly serviceable.

If she falls in love with the story, then maybe a nicer edition or collectors set could make sense to own. Perhaps even Folio Society if you win the bloody lottery or something (they are beautiful though).

u/ElChicoDelRock · 1 pointr/tolkienbooks

I guess the first question is how much money are you planning to spend? I am no expert collector or anything, but I think the current LOTR version with the most correct text is the following - and as a plus, it is illustrated by Alan Lee:

http://www.tolkien.co.uk/product/9780007525546/The+Lord+of+the+Rings+

The is also one which I am planning to purchase very soon, which I think at this point has the fully corrected text as well (might be missing a couple of typos) and is not fully illustrated - it does, however, contain illustrations that Tolkien intended to have included in the original book but were excluded for financial reasons (the dust jacket design from Tolkien himself and the Book of Mazarbul pages):

http://www.tolkien.co.uk/product/9780007581146/The+Lord+of+the+Rings+Boxed+Set+

Finally, there is the following boxed set with illustrations from Alan Lee - which does not have either the fully corrected text or original intended illustrations. It is however, a very nice set.

https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-J-R-R-Tolkien/dp/0618260587/ref=sr_1_2_twi_har_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468510148&sr=8-2&keywords=9780618260584

Finally, even though I enjoyed the LOTR movies, I am not fond of movie tie-ins as I feel it somehow "stains" the original work. However, they are wildly popular in the US. I would recommend to stay away from those.

I realize these options are not exactly cheap, but I think any of these would make for a memorable gift.

u/pluriebus · 2 pointsr/tolkienbooks

Okay here are some good options:

4-volume 60th Anniversary Hardcover Set


Harper, ISBN 9780007581146

Amazon Link

This set uses Tolkien's original dust jacket designs, the companion volume is great for those interested (they're basically footnotes in a separate volume) and the smaller volumes are more comfortable than single volumes.

Single-volume 60th Anniversary Hardcover


Harper, ISBN 9780007525546

Amazon Link

This lacks the companion but has Alan Lee's artwork (the guy who did the concept art for the movies) - personally I'm not a fan of the slipcase but depending on your tastes it can look great.

Single-volume Deluxe Edition Hardcover


Harper, ISBN 9780007182367

Amazon Link

Fancy slipcase, some illustration, not as good as they used to be (they moved manufacturing to China at some point iirc) but still a good option.

Single-volume 50th Anniversary Hardcover


Harper, ISBN 9780261103207

Amazon Link

Older but some prefer the looks of this edition, this one's the first to have the corrected text iirc.

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All of the above feature the latest corrected texts, and generally the difference between versions aren't great anyway - so your decision should be based on what kind of aesthetic/budget/supplemental materials that you want.

I would however specifically recommend the 4-volume set (or the B-Format paperbacks) if your brother's going to collect the other titles too (Silmarillion, The Hobbit, the Christopher Restrorations) since those are the most complete format/trim with most titles available.

u/greenleaf547 · 6 pointsr/tolkienbooks

Harper Collins has been coming out with Deluxe Editions of all of Tolkien's books, in a matched set with individual slipcases. I have two of the set and they are fantastic. The binding and paper quality are impeccable and they look great. In my opinion, they're the best versions of his books out there.

Lord of The Rings

The Hobbit

The Silmarillion

The Children of Hurin

The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun

Tales from the Perilous Relm

[Unfinished Tales](http://www.tolkien.co.uk/product/9780007542925/Unfinished+Tales+(Deluxe+Slipcase+Edition)

u/Axillus · 1 pointr/tolkienbooks

Ok, so I think I've found the right edition of the Silmarillion. However, I can't help but notice that despite there being two different versions of the Hobbit (the one with gold and the one without) the cover in the picture you linked is cropped differently than most copies I've found of either the gold one or the black one. That just threw me off guard a bit. I suppose if a website's stock image doesn't have the hideous gold edge then I can assume that I'll get the one with the black spine. I really wish sites were more telling in what product you'll actually get. I feel like I'm about to step on a landmine whenever I order a book online.

Anyway, do you suppose that this is the edition of the hobbit that goes with these editions of the LOTR and Silmarillion?

https://www.amazon.com/J-R-R-Tolkien-Hobbit-114th-20/dp/B00HTK1YPE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469236620&sr=8-1&keywords=the+hobbit+alan+lee

https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-J-R-R-Tolkien/dp/0618260587?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

https://www.amazon.com/J-R-R-Tolkien-Ted-Nasmith-Silmarillion/dp/B00HTK3Y7A/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1469237448&sr=1-2&keywords=the+silmarillion+ted+nasmith

Sorry for all the questioning, and thank you for being so helpful.

u/philthehippy · 1 pointr/tolkienbooks

The 60th anniversary box of The Lord of the Rings includes Tolkien's original dust jacket designs and has the excellent readers companion from Hammond and Scull.

The Hobbit Facsimile Gift edition includes the facsimile of the first edition, which includes Tolkien's original text and cover design. It is also available as a standalone book in a slipcase. And The Hobbit revised text is available as a 70th anniversary edition too.

u/Wiles_ · 2 pointsr/tolkienbooks

Is it the Pocket Edition? I've not seen this in person but I'd imagine the pages are quite thin like a Bible's.

u/1hx1b6a · 4 pointsr/tolkienbooks

It's most likely just somebody on Ebay trying to sell them for as much as they can, and probably for far more than they're worth. They can be slightly hard to find new, and the box set seems impossible to find for a reasonable price, but I bought mine off of Amazon UK for considerably less than that - the first is £45.81; the second, £39; and the third, £60. That's the price listed on Amazon UK now though, they were cheaper back when I got them.

u/Mr_Bankey · 1 pointr/tolkienbooks

The small, vinyl-bound versions are my favorites and daily readers:

The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings: Deluxe Pocket Boxed Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/0544445783/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IxcLDbHTEZ97P

u/Tolkienite_is_back · 2 pointsr/tolkienbooks

Indeed it is! However the Amazon.com, Inc listing posted and provided above does not include an ISBN, which I would be extremely concerned, careful, and cautious about. The following Amazon.com, Inc link does, in fact, display the ISBNs: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Middle-Earth-Hobbit-Silmarillion/dp/0007169426/ref=sr_1_1_twi_har_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1469629748&sr=1-1&keywords=0007169426

For your ease of mind, I will post and provide the following image (or picture), which masterfully and delightfully displays and demonstrates the aforesaid book from an angle where both the front cover and spine are visible or palpable: http://www.mytolkienbooks.com/books04/pics/guide02.jpg

Nevertheless, in order to avoid disappointment, regret, sorrow, and/or dismay allow me - a true collector - to suggest and recommend that you manage and handle the online purchasing or buying matter (or situation) with exceptional attention and care. There are vast and extensive numbers of versions of each one book - to the magnitude or extent where even books with exactly and precisely the same ISBN may have a different and/or dissimilar dust jacket! For instance, this is the case with The Hobbit that matches the aforementioned beautifully illustrated LOTR boxed set. Since this is of utmost importance and relevance, the best course of action is to request a picture of the physical item from the seller before committing hard earned money to a purchase - at least, then, this would serve and provide an insurance of sorts against a situation where the purchased book does not have the desired dust jacket (or cover) illustration.

As always, it is my pleasure to help, assist, and/or aid a fellow collector.

Edit: Needless to say (but I will say it anyways because it is extremely relevant and important to the topic, discussion, and/or conversation at hand), sometimes books and/or items are regrettably shipped without being properly or correctly packaged. It is a horrendously heartbreaking and depressing day when a shipment arrives containing a shattered, dented, wet, or scratched book or dust cover. The vicissitudes of fate will not always be favorable, nor it can be expected for destiny to always smile upon the dedicated collector. Nonetheless, my personal recommendation when such event or occurrence takes place is: do not drown in dolor and/or misery - simply complain and protest and either return or exchange or obtain a replacement for items that arrived damaged.

u/Billy_Fish · 2 pointsr/tolkienbooks

I would imagine it will be released in the US as well. It is listed on Amazon.com here.

u/gensolo · 1 pointr/tolkienbooks

I just purchased myself a set for my birthday but they are Harper Collins. It's the three volume set, and I ordered them all from a book shop on Amazon.

These are the versions I got: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0007149158/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and I purchased them from SuperBookDeals as new.

u/The_Flabbergaster · 2 pointsr/tolkienbooks

It's called The Tolkien Treasury, here's the first Amazon link I could find.

u/Velmeran · 3 pointsr/tolkienbooks

Finn and Hengest, The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, and, Tree and Leaf (or my copy is B-Format and matches spine wise,, granted the HC logo is smaller but thats due more to the thinness of the book)

http://i.imgur.com/fSYbEGL.png

u/thornybacon · 3 pointsr/tolkienbooks

Volumes I and II were later edited together into a corrected (and slightly expanded) one volume hardback edition published in 2011 (the edition I have):

https://www.amazon.co.uk/History-Hobbit-J-R-R-Tolkien/dp/0007440820

Which was itself later followed by a paperback edition 'A Brief History Of The Hobbit' which I think contained all the Tolkien writing from the earlier editions, just with greatly reduced commentary and background essays:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Books/Brief-History-Hobbit-John-Rateliff/0007557256/

Perhaps the initial paperbacks were allowed to go out of print after being superseded by later editions?, or simply had smaller print runs?, perhaps you could try contacting Harper Collins directly and inquiring?

(Sorry I couldn't be more help).

u/jdtait · 3 pointsr/tolkienbooks

You can get the facsimile first edition here . The Riddles in the Dark chapter is different than what you are used to (along with other differences).