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"Silmarillion Illustrated Edition Sees Major Price Drop in Amazon Book Sale"

Author：Kristen Update：May 07,2025

As part of Amazon's ongoing book sale, J.R.R. Tolkien's *The Silmarillion* is now available at a staggering 57% discount, marking the lowest price seen on Amazon in 2025 so far. This incredible deal on the illustrated edition ends on Monday, April 28, so don't miss out! This special edition features hand-drawn color illustrations by Tolkien himself, detailed maps of Middle-Earth, and a deeper dive into the lore and world-building that fans adore. It also includes early histories of key characters throughout the epic saga. Christopher Tolkien meticulously finished and edited *The Silmarillion* after his father's passing, providing an unparalleled glimpse into the legendary author's vision for Middle-Earth.

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

The Silmarillion: Illustrated Edition Is on Sale Now

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

$75.00 save 57%
$32.08 at Amazon

*The Silmarillion* delves into the early history of its fictional universe, Eä, and the lands within it, including Valinor, Beleriand, Númenor, and, of course, Middle-Earth. Structured into five distinct parts, this book offers deep lore exposition, extensive historical accounts of the First Age, and summaries of the Third Age stories familiar from *The Lord of the Rings*.

The Lord of the Rings franchise has expanded into various other mediums, including Monolith's game *Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor*, Magic: The Gathering crossover cards, and Prime Video's live-action series *Rings of Power*. In IGN's review of *Rings of Power* season 2, they noted, "[season 2] does a great job portraying Sauron’s machinations and his impact on those he manipulates, but too much time is spent on disconnected subplots delivering only mediocre intrigue and thin characters."