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The Silmarillion

A collector's edition of Tolkien's epic prelude

J R R Tolkien author Christopher Tolkien editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:1st Feb '24

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The Silmarillion cover

This edition of The Silmarillion offers a captivating glimpse into the Elder Days of Tolkien's World, setting the stage for epic tales.

This special unjacketed hardback edition serves as the prelude to J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Silmarillion. It features the complete work, complemented by a unique cover design and striking black and red endpaper maps. This edition is perfect for collectors and fans of Tolkien's work who appreciate the artistry as much as the storytelling.

The Silmarillion recounts the history of the Elder Days and the First Age of Tolkien’s World. It provides a backdrop to the events of The Lord of the Rings, offering insights into the ancient drama that shaped Middle-Earth. Characters such as Elrond and Galadriel are woven into this rich tapestry, revealing their past and the legacies that influence their actions in later stories.

Set in an era dominated by Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, the narratives of The Silmarillion explore the High Elves' struggles to reclaim the Silmarils, jewels that encapsulate the pure light of Valinor. This special edition is adorned with a unique cover design that beautifully illustrates Telperion and Laurelin, the Two Trees of Valinor, alongside the three Silmarils, making it a treasured addition to any bookshelf.

‘How, given little over half a century of work, did one man become the creative equivalent of a people?’
The Guardian

‘Demanding to be compared with English mythologies… at times rises to the greatness of true myth’
Financial Times

‘A creation of singular beauty… magnificent in its best moments’
Washington Post

‘A grim, tragic, brooding and beautiful book, shot through with heroism and hope… its power is almost that of mysticism’
Toronto Globe & Mail

ISBN: 9780008669140

Dimensions: 222mm x 141mm x 34mm

Weight: 460g

384 pages

Special Collector’s edition