"Silmarillion Illustrated Edition Slashed in Price During Amazon Book Sale"

As part of Amazon's ongoing book sale, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion is now available at a remarkable 57% discount, marking the lowest price seen on Amazon in 2025. This offer won't last long, as the sale ends on Monday, April 28. This is the illustrated edition, featuring stunning hand-drawn color illustrations by Tolkien himself, alongside detailed maps of Middle-Earth, extensive lore, and the early histories of pivotal characters throughout the epic saga. After J.R.R. Tolkien's passing, his son Christopher took on the monumental task of completing and editing The Silmarillion, providing fans with a profound insight into the legendary author's vision for Middle-Earth.

If you're new to the enchanting world of Middle-Earth, we recommend checking out our comprehensive guide to the Lord of the Rings books for a full list of Tolkien's works.

The Silmarillion: Illustrated Edition Is on Sale Now

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

Original Price: $75.00
Discounted Price: $32.08 at Amazon

The Silmarillion delves into the early history of the fictional universe Eä, encompassing lands like Valinor, Beleriand, Númenor, and, of course, Middle-Earth. The book is divided into five distinct parts, offering readers deep lore exposition, extensive historical accounts of the First Age, and summaries of the Third Age stories we know and love from The Lord of the Rings.

The Lord of the Rings franchise has expanded into various other mediums, including Monolith's acclaimed game Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor, crossover cards in Magic: The Gathering, and Prime Video's live-action series Rings of Power. In IGN's review of the second season of Rings of Power, 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."