Best version of LOTR to buy

[mas0764]

Looking to get a premium version of Lord of the Rings now that I’ve been a fan for approaching 30 years.

Easton Press’s version seems to get a lot of fanfare on social media. Is it worth the $400? Does anyone here have it and can vouch for it, or is there a better version that I’m unaware of?

 

[David_M_R]

Maybe the 'illustrated by the author' deluxe version? I'm not a buyer of high-end editions myself, it might be worth looking on Tolkienguide.com

 

[mas0764]

Maybe the 'illustrated by the author' deluxe version? I'm not a buyer of high-end editions myself, it might be worth looking on Tolkienguide.com

Thanks. The illustrated versions actually did just go on huge sale on Amazon, over 50% off for each of the Hobbit, LotR and the Silmarillion. So I got all of them for just over $100 instead of $220+ and certainly less than the almost $400 Easton Press version.

The Lord of the Rings Illustrated (Tolkien Illustrated Editions) https://a.co/d/5ayxDo0

Limited-time deal: The Hobbit Illustrated by the Author (Tolkien Illustrated Editions) https://a.co/d/6ZLEJwX

The Silmarillion: Illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien (Tolkien Editions) (Tolkien Illustrated Editions) https://a.co/d/bL9xv8k

It’s not the “deluxe” version you recommended, but I thought this non-deluxe version actually fit more nicely on the shelf with the illustrated-by-author versions of the Hobbit and Silmarillion (above links) as well. Plus it was $120+ cheaper. I think as a set this will serve me nicely as a “premium” looking edition that is regal enough for display in a formal setting.

Here is the deluxe version if anyone was curious (also on sale down from $250, but still $165):

The Lord of the Rings: Special Edition https://a.co/d/csTa4mO