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As one of The most popular fantasy series of all time, there are hundreds of different versions of JRR Tolkien's series. Lord of the RingsIncluding many collectible editions that are practically displayable art in themselves. Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power With The Lord of the Rings film series launching on Prime Video on August 29, it's no surprise that another set of The Lord of the Rings collector's editions is hitting the US for the first time.
On October 1, Target will be releasing The Lord of the Rings Collector’s Edition Box Set, but the good news is that it’s available for pre-order online now. Priced at $84, each book comes with a luxurious cover design, foil stamping, smudged edges, and a ribbon bookmark. While there are many attractive editions of Tolkien’s works, this box set stands out in particular—along with the three detailed books, you’ll also receive an exclusive fold-out map of Middle-earth.
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This cover art was included in the UK editions of The Lord of the Rings , but now readers in the US can add it to their personal Tolkien libraries. Along with the three books, you can display the entire paperback collection in a stylish case on your shelf. And while you may want to get all three volumes in the trilogy, each book in this set will be released separately on September 17 if you have a particular favorite. You can pre-order the collector's editions Fellowship of the Ring, The two towersand The return of the king For just $35 each at Target.
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While this Lord of the Rings collection is a must-have for fans, there’s something truly special and timeless about another upcoming release. While certainly a more exclusive offering, The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set ($325.99) receives its widest release yet as an updated edition of the stunning collection that first came out in 1992. The three-volume, hardcover set is illustrated by renowned Tolkien artist Alan Lee, who has contributed to numerous editions of Tolkien’s books as well as Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films.
This collection features exclusive new paintings and over 50 pencil drawings by Lee appearing for the first time ever. All three books feature redesigned covers with custom illustrated covers printed in silver foil, and hardcover covers made of cloth and leather. Along with three removable art cards, the box set comes with a pair of fold-out maps of Middle-earth drawn by J.R.R.'s son, Christopher Tolkien—known for editing and transforming his father's writings into supplementary texts such as The Silmarillion (Which has a new collector's edition currently 30% off at Target.)
Whether you want the illustrated version, or the less expensive (but equally awesome) collector's edition set, you can currently pre-order both versions at Target.com.
