As part of Amazon's ongoing book sale, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion is currently available at a remarkable 57% discount, marking the lowest price of 2025. This sale is a fleeting opportunity, set to end on Monday, April 28. The featured edition is the illustrated version, enriched with Tolkien's own hand-drawn color illustrations, detailed maps of Middle-Earth, extensive lore, and world-building, as well as early histories of pivotal characters within this epic saga. After J.R.R. Tolkien's passing, his son Christopher took on the monumental task of completing and editing The Silmarillion, thereby providing fans with a more profound insight into his father's vision for Middle-Earth.

If you're new to the world of Middle-Earth, be sure to explore our comprehensive guide to the Lord of the Rings books, which lists all of Tolkien's works.

The Silmarillion: Illustrated Edition Is on Sale Now

The Silmarillion: Illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien

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The Silmarillion delves into the early history of the fictional universe Eä, encompassing lands such as Valinor, Beleriand, Númenor, and the iconic Middle-Earth. Structured into five distinct parts, this book offers readers a deep dive into the lore, extensive historical accounts of the First Age, and summaries of the Third Age narratives familiar from The Lord of the Rings.

The Lord of the Rings franchise has extended its reach into various other mediums, including Monolith's video game Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor, crossover cards in Magic: The Gathering, and the live-action series Rings of Power on Prime Video. In IGN's review of the second season of Rings of Power, it was noted that, "\[season 2\] excels in depicting Sauron’s machinations and his influence on those he manipulates, though it spends too much time on disconnected subplots, resulting in only mediocre intrigue and underdeveloped characters."

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