Two AMAZING LotR Editions | The Lord of the Rings Limited Collector's Editions Review

Craig reviews the new limited-edition collector's volumes of The Lord of the Rings, recently released in two different styles. So, how do they look? How do they feel? How do they make *you* feel?

[TheLegendarium]

Looks like the grey cover version is on Amazon now in the U.S. for even cheaper than the £60 it goes for in the UK. Good news if you're thinking about grabbing that one!

[dudejuice]

Although I kinda like the ultra premium version, the cheaper one was made more precious to me. I got it during a bad weather in the UK with my parents and it felt like we were trudging through Caradrhas to Waterstones. We wore multiple layers of clothing to keep the cold out and protect us from the rain but we were sweating buckets beneath it all. Plus it was heavy wearing all those clothing and it was hard for us to walk 10-15 mins because we rarely exercised. Then when I reached Waterstones, I desperately looked for it cause my mom wasnt in good shape and my dad was grumpier than usual. We looked through every section in the store but alas I did not find it in the Science Fiction section and my heart sank, defeated I went to find my mom who suddenly disappeared. We roamed around looking for her when she called to us on the stair of the shop which I assumed to be restricted. I felt confused at first why she was their and motioned to us to come upstairs. Each step felt closer to heaven when I saw an entirely different and jaw-dropping part of Waterstones. An entire floor dedicated to media I enjoyed and consumed, comics, manga and most importantly a section for Fantasy special editions. Then I saw another magical thing to my eyes set upon, a coffee shop was on the same floor. In my peripheral I saw glitters and my mind was still gathering itself after it blew. Then remembering why I was there I looked for the Cheap version of the Special Edition and I was mesmerized by the collection of comics and manga my eyes were hooked upon. I almost missed it if not for my mom who pointed it out. It was hidden under a tiny display table sitting in front of a mid high shelf. My mind blew again just after it picked itself up. So we got it took the last train to our small town walked another 10-15 mins walk to our house. To say the least it was a fun day.

[mikep]

I was given the red premium version as a Christmas present some years ago. I've never taken it out of it's slipcase and it has it's own special place on my bookshelf. When I retire in about 10-12 years, I'm going to sit down with some good brandy and read it cover to cover. In the meantime, I've got multiple paperback versions of The Hobbit and LotR to tide me over.

Now, the problem: Until I watched your video, I had no idea about all the "extras" included in this version. I now find myself battling my own willpower to leave the book untouched for another decade----yeah, I'm a real sucker for fold out

BTW--love your Tolkien videos, keep 'em coming!

[marlaeningles]

This was so useful and thorough ! Thanks very much. I did not even finish your video and rushed into Amazon and bought the lower tier one, which indeed is very much the same than the other, and the difference in cost is important. Hellos from Mexico City.

[DisHammerhand]

I bought the lower tier. Didn't know about the other. The ring script on the page edges is what really drew me to it. I have several editions of LoTR as it's my favorite work of fiction.

[Via_The_Void]

I have a copy of the de luxe version and it's absolutely gorgeous. I'm a bit of a Lord of the Rings nut because I already have about eleven different hardback editions of the book, including the fiftieth anniversary edition and a set of the second edition from 1969/1970.

[untoldhistory]

I bought the premium ultra addition because when I was a kid, my grandmother read to me the Lord of the Rings (I'm talking 9-10 years old). Because she read them to me long before the movies were ever even thought up of its one of the only things I can say I was a fan of before pop culture got to it (Not that the movies are bad I loved them [she didn't]). Because of this I managed to get myself onto a pre order list for the premium copy and now I plan on sharing the story with my own son.

[AltsekBUL]

Outstanding review, thanks bro and cheers! Greetings from Melnik.

[aprilezell]

Just got the premium version - found it inBath, England and shipped it here to Tennessee. I love it!

[jonasdussell]

Mine comes in today! So excited! I got the cheaper of the two, but I still cannot wait to dive into it

[Remmy]

I own the gray version and I honestly think it looks better tbh. The golden tengwar on the cover and the ring verse on the side both look amazing. The black hardcover with the eye of Sauron on the front and the red LORD OF THE RINGS title on the binding also gives the book a really cool menacing look. Needless to say, I LOVE mine!

[Drigo]

The red and ring inscription got me on the cheaper model. I saw that one first then I saw the more expensive one and wanted it until I was the pages were just gilded and didnt have the inscription. The cheaper one just looks os unique with that added feature, not to mention I like the first edition look to it. I pre ordered off amazon but they are out of stock so i didnt get mine from them (2nd time that has happened to me!) but luckily target had it in stock for the same $45 that Amazon did.

[lightningtiger]

I got the 50th anniversary edition. Around the same price as the new ones, but one of the things is that the pages for some reason touch all the way to the bottom of the book, rather than having a little bit of room like other books. I suppose this doesn’t matter as it’s always in the slipcase, but it does make it awkward to hold.

[JB-oufl]

Thanks for showing us both versions of this book.

[eliseheidbuchel]

I got mine today: so happy with it. I wanted the "cheaper" version because it look amazing and not so heavy. I am happy with it.

[andrebrienza]

Both of them are awesome! If I didn’t live in Brazil I would probably buy them both lol they’re way more expensive down here! Huge fan of the podcast

[BartimaeusAurelius]

Just bought the red one last month, it's gorgeous!

[Minion_Mike]

Thank you! This was super helpful, i found the deluxe edtion of this on sale for £55 and snappend it up

[michaelkibble]

I have the Harper Collins leather pocket edition of the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings. The Hobbit has illustration by J.R.R. Tolkien. And colored maps too.

[bryancaulfield]

The blue and silver Simairilion is out next week, looking forward to your view on that. It looks potentially the most beautiful Tolkien book of all time.