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

Author：Kristen Update：May 13,2025

As part of Amazon's ongoing book sale, J.R.R. Tolkien's *The Silmarillion* is currently discounted by an impressive 57%, marking the lowest price it has seen on Amazon in 2025 so far. Don't miss this opportunity to grab the illustrated edition, which includes hand-drawn color illustrations by Tolkien himself, detailed maps of Middle-Earth, deeper lore and world-building, and early histories of key characters throughout the epic saga. Christopher Tolkien took on the task of finishing and editing *The Silmarillion* after his father's passing, offering readers a more profound look into the storied author's vision for what Middle-Earth would become.

If you're new to Middle-Earth, be sure to check out our comprehensive guide to the *Lord of the Rings* books to see a complete list of Tolkien's works and where to start your journey.

The Silmarillion: Illustrated Edition Is on Sale Now

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

2$75.00 save 57%$32.08 at Amazon

*The Silmarillion* delves into the early history of its fictional universe Eä and the lands contained within, including Valinor, Beleriand, Númenor, and, of course, Middle-Earth. Structured into five distinct parts, readers can immerse themselves in 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 extends beyond literature into other mediums, such as 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."