Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien`s “The Lord of the Rings” can acquire “The Complete History of Middle-earth” hardcover box set at an unprecedented low price during Amazon`s Prime Big Deal Days early sale. This extensive three-book, 5,440-page collection, which gathers all 12 volumes of Tolkien`s posthumously published series, is now available for just $84.90 for Prime members, a significant drop from its original $250. Non-Prime members can purchase it for $106.
About “The Complete History of Middle-earth”
Released in 2020 with a retail price of $250, this box set is known for its quality construction. Each of the three large volumes includes a dust jacket and is housed within a premium custom display case, featuring a distinctive Tolkien logo. The collection itself is a monumental work, compiling J.R.R. Tolkien`s vast “legendarium”—an extensive archive of backstories, lore, and notes spanning thousands of years of Middle-earth history. Christopher Tolkien, the author`s son and literary executor, meticulously compiled, edited, and expanded upon these materials to create the 12 distinct books originally published between 1983 and 1996.
The Complete History of Middle-earth comprises the following 12 volumes, presented in their original publication order:
- Book of Lost Tales, Part I
- Book of Lost Tales, Part II
- The Lays of Beleriand
- The Shaping of Middle-earth
- The Lost Road and Other Writings
- The Return of the Shadow
- The Treason of Isengard
- The War of the Ring
- Sauron Defeated
- Morgoth`s Ring
- The War of the Jewels
- The Peoples of Middle-earth
Spanning a remarkable 5,440 pages across its three physical books, this collection is likely to be a prominent feature on any fan`s bookshelf. While individual volumes were also released, the box set currently offers superior value.
The History of Middle-earth Box Sets (2024)
In addition to the main box set, the four hardcover box sets from 2024, which also cover “The History of Middle-earth” and “The Silmarillion,” are available at significant discounts (over 50% off). These newer sets are distinguished by their attractive, fully illustrated dust jackets and accompanying display cases. For those who prefer a classic aesthetic, the reversible dust jackets also feature original graphics with solid-color backgrounds.
These four sets collectively include all 12 volumes and offer additional content. For instance, Box Set 1 features “The Silmarillion”—Tolkien`s foundational work alongside “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit”—and “Unfinished Tales.” The final box set in this series also includes a comprehensive book-length index.
Publisher William Morrow has also released other decorative Tolkien hardcover box sets this summer, including “Tolkien Myths and Legends” (a four-book set) and “The Great Tales of Middle-earth” (containing Tolkien`s final three novels), both available at reduced prices.
The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set
For collectors seeking a luxurious edition of the original saga, “The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set” is currently priced at $135.09, down from $325. Released last October, this magnificent three-volume hardcover set boasts over 50 new illustrations by the acclaimed artist Alan Lee. Each book is crafted with cloth boards, quarter-bound in leather, and adorned with new artwork stamped on its covers. The set comes in a bespoke cloth board display case, foil-stamped with a silver emblem that complements the typography on the covers and spines. Even the page edges and the interior of the display case feature unique illustrations depicting Mount Doom`s eruption.