Regular Edition US: amzn.to/3UKfw3m Regular Edition UK: amzn.to/3UNwopU Deluxe Edition: tinyurl.com/32vxm475

@jonhill90

Жыл бұрын

Deluxe URL not working.

@sweetlala7032

Жыл бұрын

The link for the deluxe edition, is showing white paper… not silver edges.

@dhyeyapatel8688

Жыл бұрын

what background music do you use in the outro of your videos? its really good

@8lindzy

Жыл бұрын

You should make a video of what happened in the great plague that affected Tolkiens middle earth and gives some details of its effects on other the nations like the easterlings and were the orcs of Mordor affected Aleast from Sauron’s perspective if it weakens him

@eriksgasins9086

Жыл бұрын

will there be a Ted Nasmith illustrated LOTR trilogy book? or 3 books separately? I need it. I mean we need it :P :D

Even the non-deluxe version seems like something that's deluxe.

@zachrichardson8059

Жыл бұрын

It's the deluxe edition and the deluxe deluxe edition.

@turtleanton6539

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@aaron3890

9 ай бұрын

Yes, I have the non-deluxe version and it is the most deluxe-looking book on the shelf!

@turtleanton6539

2 ай бұрын

Indeed. Yes

@turtleanton6539

2 ай бұрын

​@aaron3890 so nice

I love that J.R.P.G. Tolkerson didn't let a little thing like being dead for several decades stop him from releasing these long desired editions.

@davidm1149

Жыл бұрын

Did you know that psychic mediums have reported talking to his ghost at Merton College in Oxfordshire, England.

@Dark_Jaguar

Жыл бұрын

@@davidm1149 I'm sure they've claimed to talk to him all over the place. The hard part is getting him to talk back.

@richardmaier28

Жыл бұрын

Yes,he talks back at midterms and finals,you shall not pass(if you don't study)😅

@turtleanton6539

2 ай бұрын

Indeed😮

I have the Illustrated Deluxe Edition. I can safely say that it is by far the best copy out of my entire collection! The Front of the book shimmers through the case across the entire room, just as the Silmarils do too!

@turtleanton6539

2 ай бұрын

Nice😊

I love Tolkien's own art

The presentation of the regular US edition is really striking in person and just a gorgeous work of art…I wasn’t expecting it to be so nice for the very reasonable price of $39. Amazing!

@emmaphilo4049

Жыл бұрын

This price is very good! I paid mine 60€ (62$) in France, which is expensive. Still happy with the book nonetheless

@turtleanton6539

2 ай бұрын

​@@emmaphilo4049it is 70 dollars sweden

7:57 FYI, the person in the painting is Beleg, the only time Tolkien ever illustrated an elf, and he has long black hair.

I love Tolkien's maps. As he said in an interview, He always started writing by making maps.

@davidm1149

Жыл бұрын

I wasn't aware of that. Very interesting.

@turtleanton6539

2 ай бұрын

Me2

Absolutely we are spoilt for choice now, just picked up my deluxe edition and am totally blown away by the quality, even to handle it is a joy. I feel as though the illustrations help us to understand just that bit more of Tolkien’s vision. They are fascinating. A great review as always.

@alb0zfinest

Жыл бұрын

I don't know man it's kind of bizarre to keep milking these editions decades after they were written. There are probably like 30 editions of Lotr, he definitely didn't like mass consumerism.

I really, really hope that we get a similar illustrated deluxe edition of The Hobbit to go alongside the deluxe editions of LOTR and The Silmarillion

@nathankloske9313

Жыл бұрын

I'm anticipating the same thing since the original publication of The Hobbit was illustrated by Tolkien. It seems like it would be set for the same treatment. Cheers!

@jonathanbrown5892

Жыл бұрын

Hear hear. Makes absolute sense, I’ll be keeping my eye out in anticipation.

@SirSethery

Жыл бұрын

That's the only thing keeping me from picking up these two volumes. Once they announce we're getting one for The Hobbit (in green I'd assume), I might get all 3.

@chronoscat3371

Жыл бұрын

It may not be in the same style as the deluxe Sillmarillion and LotR, but there is a fairly recent hardcover Hobbit with Tolkien's illustrations - including his original cover design.

@ScottADunn

Жыл бұрын

Came to say this same thing!

Love the Tolkien illustrations and the colours of those books 💚💙❣️ Thank you, Matt!

Picked up the regular edition at my local bookshop earlier this week, completely in love with it. For a relative newcomer to the lore, the included letter from J.R.R. to his publisher was absolutely illuminating - changed my perspective on all things Rings.

I had no idea JRR Tolkien was also an artist and did so many illustrations!

@Falcrist

Жыл бұрын

Genuinely not bad. Look up hobbiton across the water.

Man, something about the lighting in the room made the silver pages on the deluxe edition glitter like ice. Makes me want to get a copy and just casually refer to it as Ringil.

Tolkien's finest work.

My first time reading the silmarillion (although I've watched the majority of your lore vids so know whats coming most of the time) and decided to wait and get this one, its really beautiful!

I remember getting a copy of The Silmarillion at my first opportunity, which was in Sept. 1977 at Foyle's in London. This looks good. I might get one.

I just got the regular edition and the book is stunning. The dust cover has gorgeous colors, the spine is beautiful and the printing is so nicely laid out. Having Tolkien’s illustrations makes it feel like an organic publication that he poured his heart and soul into. The book feels nice when you hold it, a perfect weight. Really happy I got it!

I still have my original hardcover Silmarillion that I bought in 1977. I remember waiting eagerly for it to come out, confident that it would fill in so much more of the lore that was briefly touched on in the appendices. Great book!

@matthewnaylor4412

Жыл бұрын

I bought an original copy in 1980 from a newsagents here in the UK called NSS I never read it its still on my book shelf to this day 😂

@richardmaier28

Жыл бұрын

I bought 2,1 for reading and the other sits on my shelf of greats but maps are my passion.

I had the same reaction when opening the deluxe edition: the blue and black colors together look amazing! I’m a light Tolkien fan compared to most on here, exemplified by having never read this book. As I’ve been considering it lately, it’s great to see some new variants arrive for consideration. Thanks for making me aware of these new editions and showing us the beautiful details of these books.

@Omnilatent

Жыл бұрын

You're in for a treat if you decide to give it a read!

@turtleanton6539

2 ай бұрын

Yes

I had the regular version pre-ordered which I now have in hand, but I absolutely need to get the deluxe version too! Thanks for the sneak peek, wonderful content as always, Mellon

I just bought this. You are doing a great job selling Tolkien books I already own! Great review. Thanks.

I really do appreciate your videos ! Thank you !❤

I have been waiting for something like this

maan, u look incredibly adorable holding those books. like: we can see how much happy you are on doing it enough as to feel it and be glad for it

Both books like AMAZING! They’re so beautiful. I wish the deluxe edition had some elvish writing on the side as well like the first one. I think the elvish in white would’ve looked really nice. I myself have the bigger larger version of the Silmarillion illustrated by Ted Nasmith. It’s got the cover of ships going to Numenor as opposed to the one you have with the ships leaving. It’s just a bigger book but I love it so so much. All of my ventures in Tolkien is all do to you so thank you so much from all you do and keep up the great work!

A Stunning and Brilliant Deluxe Edition to add to my collection. Love all things Tolkien! The color combo is the best!!!

I ordered both! So excited! The Silmarillion is so far my favorite of Tolkien's work. Thanks for sharing this comparison. I am building my library and it's so hard to decide sometimes and sometimes you just get both 🙃

@chloe-historyandgames

Жыл бұрын

i got the regular hardcover but really want the deluxe as well now haha!

I bought this exact edition earlier today, was quite expensive, but with what comes with it, worth it

When I was at my local bookshop, I couldn't choose between the two editions, so I ended up buying them both and that's why I'm now dirt poor, but I regret nothing.

They both look quite beautiful!

Thanks Matt. My copy turned up last weekend. Have had it by my bed side ever since 😆

Just received this today. Looks great!

I would love for you to show us your editions of the Tolkien books and what they are, the art style and everything in another video. It would help some of us with our collecting

Very cool to hear that you went to The Tolkien exhibit at Marquette University. I have been there twice in the last 3 months.

Buying this book tonight, can’t wait to get it. Thanks for the review, it looks like a beautiful book (as well as a great read).

I just recently bought the previous boxed edition of this book, and now I’m so mad that a better version is out. Well, just in time for Christmas I guess. I love both versions though! I really like the green edges. It reminds me of Arwens coronation dress. I’m thinking that’s the one for me. Thanks for the unboxing. Appreciate you!

Nice Review! What Wonderful Books! So cool!

I love this edition. I have the one with the green pages. Do you know what that elvish script on the side says? I couldn’t find it anywhere. For books, I like the Tolkien illustrated versions. I do like Alan Lee so I just got his art books for The Hobbit and LOTR.

The blue and green colours are stunning

@turtleanton6539

2 ай бұрын

Indeed😊

I am so glad I found this. I have been trying to figure out exactly what it looks like inside! I already have several versions of the Silmarillion (including the previous deluxe version which is lovely but not illustrated). I will definitely get one of the new ones but am not sure which. Funnily enough, I actually prefer the colour scheme of the standard edition. However, the larger maps look good and I am steadily building my collection of deluxe Tolkien. I already have the book of Tolkien's pictures which you mention (although most of those are illustrations for the Hobbit or Lord of the Rings, and only a few from the Silmarillion), so I was wondering how many of the illustrations are likely to be things I have not seen before and how many are actual sketches/pictures as opposed to symbols/heraldic devices etc. Can you/anyone help?

Thanks for the reminder. My journey with the books has been a bit odd.. the first decent lotr edition i picked up was the alan lee illustrated hardcover. I lost it and since having a 5 year old wanted to replace it. So after a fair amount of due diligence, the price of last years illustrated edition won me over. I expected it to be inferior and it kind of is.. the alan lee illustrations are so much better, and the paper feel so flaky thin. But the book has since won me over. I absolutely love the red printing in with the black and the red covered pages. I feel an aura every time i pick it up. So i'll have to get the standard illustrated edition to match only to be consistent. Also.. just wondering.. is the last alan lee edition any good? The one in the translucent plastic sleeve thats a bit bigger on magazine paper?

I love that art! ❤

I have this book and I'm so excited to read it tonight. I'm gonna dig into the history of the first age.

Definitely getting the deluxe edition! Thank you for the presentation of the books. Oh, and one question please, do you know why there has never been a Graphic Novel for the Lord of the Rings?

Saw this video the other day and bought the Regular version based and today on what i saw in this video so thankyou ... i received my copy today Its Absolutely beautiful and may just say that i love this channel

Can't wait to get this book!

I now know what I want for Christmas!

Hello ! Really love the channel. I would love a review/advice on LOTR books, as there are so many editions and it's difficult to know which one to own !

Would you say the new Lord of the Rings collectors edition is worth getting if you have the 1987 collectors edition, where the 87 edition is trying to look more like the red book but otherwise is very similar to what I can see on your reviewed one from this year.

the deluxe edition did not dissapoint imo. the larger maps, and the binding are both so good. Would love a similar comparison for the 'fall of numenor' book btw, I bought the deluxe/slipcase edition of that one too, just so it matches everything else i have (and i hate dustjackets) but it doesn't seem as good? (does it even include any extras?)

Just got this for Christmas. As a professional artist of the human variety I found some of the background on illustrations interesting

Nice ! I recently got the illustrated lord of the rings and wana get this next looks cool 😎

Thanks for the exhibition shoutout!

I have the Silmarillion Hardcover special edition - the orange one - and wonder if its worth upgrading to this one. I have all the Alan Lee Illustrated 4 book collection as well as the Unfinished Tales.

I have one of the earlier editions that has the same (or very similar) map but it's actually pasted onto the end papers so you can unfold it while you're reading.

I am huge fan of Tolkien and I love your channel! Thank you guys so much! could you maybe do a video talking about the differences in lore/genealogy of the house of Finwe between the Silmarillion and the stuff published later like Peoples of Middle Earth. It's kind of an annoying topic because of all the changes, like Gil-Galad's ancestry, but it would be helpful. ty! 🙂❤

Just bought it,it will be delivered tonight!

Hello there, I enjoyed this look! I know I've asked this before on another video, but what is that song near the end at 15:30? I received a message to contact you, but never got a reply.

Have you reviewed the LOTR regular and deluxe Tolkien illustrated edition books as well?

I got the standard and love it

Which one holds out better for continuous reading?

Brought a 1978 version from a flee market once. Has all the original text and pull out maps and everything.

"...way back in 1980." Thanks for making me feel old.

I may not have all the bells and whistles of 'deluxe editions' but I am fortunate enough to have been a Middle Earth fan when the Silmarillion was first published/printed and I have a first edition.

Silver is of course the "elder colour", representing Telperion, the light of the stars from his dews, and the Elves' love of silver as a result.

for some reason it's not releasing in Canada until mid jan, missing the holidays :(

I'm going to get both version from Amazon that's how much I love these books. The Silmarillion is my favorite book of all time

This is just beautiful 🌄

I really like the green! It matches really well the blue as well. And it might refer to the green in nature?

From what I remember, Christopher Tolkien was responsible for making most of the published maps in The Hobbit and LOTR. Is this map definitely JRR Tolkien's creation or was it drawn by Christopher?

I like the 2004 edition illustrated by Ted Nasmith but the Tolkien illustrations really make this something special. I love the dark blue cover of the standard edition.

@VolkerBee

Жыл бұрын

That's the one I have as well (2004 edition), but this illustrated edition looks very tempting.

@eriksgasins9086

Жыл бұрын

@@VolkerBee is there a Ted Nasmith LOTR trilogy book?

Love the style of the deluxe edition. I like your set up with the multiple camera angles. Keep up the great work Matt!

Thanks for the comparison video. Interesting they are both the same size. Maybe it is the paper stock that is different.

That is the issue: will I buy another edition, just for the illustration I already know and can view on the official website? I wish I could say yes. But the price is a bit painful, and I already have 3 editions of The Silmarillion (of course, one of which is the latest Alen Lee illustrated). Maybe in the future.

I'd like to have the one with the custom hard sleeve, reminds me of the boxed leatherbound that I had seen in the PX while stationed in the small town of Schwäbische Gmund, FRG. Wasn't able to pick it up, at least not on a Pfc's salary. The set cost about $200 then, I would hate to see how much they are now.

I just picked up the regular illustrated by the author to got with my LoTR of the same format. They are really nice and i love the script on the page ends.

I ordered the standard edition through Amazon they sadly didn’t include the updated map. 😭 Other then that I’m completely blown away by this edition.

Are Tolkien's notes on display at Marquette University? I've been meaning to check it out but was worried I would drive over and I wouldn't be able to see anything.

@greyhavenraven

Жыл бұрын

They are! The exhibit is open until December 23rd, so if you're going to drive over and see it, do it soon! It's a magnificent exhibit.

I've collected a lot of the recent editions. The deluxe ones were usually presents, the "regular" ones I got myself. I love his writing and I prefer collecting multiple versions of his stories to buying new books I probably won't enjoy (not to say I won't enjoy them). I love having different "sets". For reading I prefer the regular hardbacks as I find them easy and comfortable to use and I don't mind smudging them up too much. I also really enjoy the recent audio books narrated by Andy Serkis and also Martin Shaw, as someone who drives a lot, it's great to be able to "read" Tolkien's stories while driving and the poetry in particular also feels more effective when performed.

Do they not back the deluxe edition in the US?

Waiting for my deluxe edition to arrive is torture 😂 I’m so excited to have it next to my deluxe edition of LOTR.

Pre ordered but Canadians can’t get it until January ..

Do you know what the words on the pages say? Ik that lotr has the ring poem but I don't recognise these

@greyhavenraven

Жыл бұрын

"The tales of the First Age when Morgoth dwelt in Middle-earth and the elves made war upon him for the recovery of the Silmarils." The bottom of the cover says: "To which are appended the Downfall of Númenor and the history of the Rings of Power and the Third Age in which these tales come to their end."

16:30 picked up? In Canada the deluxe edition is not available on anywhere until Jan 10. The regular edition does not exist at all on Amazon except a copy you can order that is shipped from Australia. However it is available in Indigo Chapters book stores now. Distribution seems a little messed up

@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564

Жыл бұрын

I ordered and received the deluxe edition from Blackwells.

@insurrbution

Жыл бұрын

Pretend Amazon doesn't sell books.

just got mine!

Taur nu Fuin was one of Treebeard's earliest stomping grounds so it makes sense that it would be the first Fangorn forest before evil filled the woods.

I have an old soft cover edition of the Lord of the Rings with those Fangorn and Barad-dûr illustrations on the covers and have always felt drawn to them.

Gorgeous books!

Dang it! I just got a illustrated Hardcover earlier this year of Silmarrillion but, this one looks so much better! 😖

I need this!!!!

Would love to se your shelf man

I have the regular edition and I love it. Can anyone help me figure out what the elvish script on the exterior says? My Quenya and Sindarin lessons on duolingo aren’t going well

@greyhavenraven

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Chad in Texas of the Prancing Pony Podcast translated it: "The tales of the First Age when Morgoth dwelt in Middle-earth and the elves made war upon him for the recovery of the Silmarils." The bottom of the cover says: "To which are appended the Downfall of Númenor and the history of the Rings of Power and the Third Age in which these tales come to their end."

@hank3368

Жыл бұрын

@@greyhavenraven thank you. You are a blessing of the Valar

What u think of the paper quality?

I like the “regular” because the green color pops along with the elvish script.

I wish I could draw, I've already got the Silmarillion but I'm tempted just for the pictures.

Looks like an epic book.

i need alll the deluxe!!? how.much per book?.

I received my regular edition earlier this week... I didn't realize that there was a more deluxe edition... :(

What’s the perfect order to read the books?