#2 in Classics
The Lord of the Rings
- Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century
- Prometheus Award
- NPR Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books
- International Fantasy Award for Best Fiction
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About the book
Comprising three oversized hardback volumes housed in a full-colour slipcase, this edition of Tolkien's classic masterpiece is fully illustrated in watercolour throughout by the acclaimed and award-winning artist, Alan Lee. Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Well over 100 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world, and occasional collectors' editions become prized and valuable items of publishing. With the epic trilogy now being released on film, images of the characters and landscapes have become eagerly sought after. Much of the look of the movies is based on Alan Lee's paintings, giving this Centenary edition of Tolkien's great work new relevance for the ever-growing number of fans.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 9.1 across 2,111 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 93% of the weight and the score stays at 9.0 — the Classics average of 7.7 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 9.1 | 2.1K | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“I'm still reading in the introduction and this book is fascinating. My book is being returned due to due date, but I'd love to get my hands on this again. (02/07/2012)”
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