The Silmarillion Deluxe Illustrated by the Author: Special Edition

Immerse yourself in the exceptional summer read that awaits within the pages of this magnificent edition. For the very first time, a stunning deluxe stamped clothbound hardcover edition of the precursor to The Lord of the Rings is available, housed in a custom-built clothbound slipcase and illustrated throughout in color by J.R.R. Tolkien himself. The complete text is printed in two colors, accompanied by a wealth of exclusive features unique to this edition.

At the heart of the narrative lies the tale of the Silmarilli, three flawless jewels crafted by the gifted Elf, Fëanor. These jewels imprisoned the last remnants of the light from the Two Trees of Valinor. However, the first Dark Lord, Morgoth, stole the jewels and secured them within his iron crown, guarded by the impregnable fortress of Angband in the northern reaches of Middle-earth.

The Silmarillion chronicles the rebellion of Fëanor and his kin against the gods, their exile from Valinor, and their war, despite the heroism displayed, against the great Enemy. This ancient drama is the backdrop to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back, with some, such as Elrond and Galadriel, having played a role in the events.

In addition to the main narrative, the book includes several shorter works: the Ainulindalë, a creation myth, and the Valaquenta, which describes the nature and powers of each of the gods. The Akallabêth recounts the downfall of the great island kingdom of Númenor at the end of the Second Age, while Of the Rings of Power tells of the momentous events at the conclusion of the Third Age, as depicted in The Lord of the Rings.

Exclusive to this deluxe edition are a host of remarkable features, including a color reproduction of Christopher Tolkien's "A Brief Account of the Silmarillion and its Making," a printed art card reproduction of "Taniquetil," a blue ribbon marker, silver gilt page edges, and a die-cut slipcase with a blue leather and black cloth binding featuring raised spine ribs.

Additionally, this edition includes two poster-size, fold-out maps of the Silmarillion, Beleriand, and the Lands to the North, created by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien. Fifty illustrations, paintings, and designs by the acclaimed author and artist further enrich the reading experience.

Immerse yourself in the profound and captivating world of The Silmarillion, where the events that shaped the backdrop of The Lord of the Rings unfold in a breathtaking display of Tolkien's unparalleled imagination and storytelling prowess. Lose yourself in the pages of this extraordinary summer read, a true treasure for any lover of Tolkien's legendary works.

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