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Since it was first published in 1954, _The Lord of the Rings_ has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivaled magic and otherworldliness, Tolkien's sweeping fantasy and epic adventure has touched the hearts of young and old alike. More than 150 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world, and occasional collectors’ editions become prized and valuable items of publishing. This one-volume, jacketed hardcover edition contains the complete text, fully corrected and reset, which is printed in red and black and features, for the very first time, thirty color illustrations, maps and sketches drawn by Tolkien himself as he composed this epic work. These include the pages from the Book of Mazarbul, marvelous facsimiles created by Tolkien to accompany the famous “Bridge of Khazad-dum” chapter. Also appearing are two removable fold-out maps drawn by Christopher Tolkien revealing all the detail of Middle-earth. Sympathetically packaged to reflect the classic look of the first edition, this new edition of the bestselling hardback will prove irresistible to collectors and new fans alike. Show more Get the Bindery app * * * Posts about this title from DocoftheDarkArts [DocoftheDarkArts\\ \\ Bob Stuntz\\ \\ • Jul 19](https://docofthedarkarts.binderybooks.com/) [The Sunday Prescription: July 19, 2026](https://docofthedarkarts.binderybooks.com/item/5EDl0lBle83z81wEVnTx/) * * * 10 books 2 [DocoftheDarkArts\\ \\ Bob Stuntz\\ \\ • Feb 7](https://docofthedarkarts.binderybooks.com/) [Members Get Early Access - New YouTube Video!](https://docofthedarkarts.binderybooks.com/item/sXovwPTAcuaQws8kUAHH/) Fantasy readers tend to assume that everyone who loves fantasy has read the Lord of the Rings. But you'd be surprised at how many people have either no Tolkien experience, or who have only ever experienced Tolkien through the movies. And it can be intimidating to get into the Tolkien legendarium! I want to help more people discover Tolkien, so in this video I tell you about my Tolkien experience, talk about about barries to entry, and my suggestions in terms of reading order and what to do if LOTR leaves you wanting more Middle Earth! 0:00 - Intro 1:19 - My relationship with Middle Earth 7:00 - Barries to entry in Tolkien's legendarium 9:40 - Where do you start? 10:12 - Start with The Hobbit? 12:38 - Jump right in to The Lord of the Rings? 13:40 - Don't start with The Silmarillion! 16:19 - Want more Tolkien? 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It is a story of hope in the face of darkness and hopelessness, and a story of how good people doing what they can often makes all the difference in the world. Reading about how each individual, however small, struggles to do what they can, and to find hope, always inspires me. \\ \\ I have always been a problem solver. Over the last few years, I have really struggled to figure out what I can do, and what role I can play in trying to make the world a better place for everyone, and stand up to injustices where I can. One of the reasons I started making book content was to try to help people rediscover the joy of reading, and share stories that can teach us about our lives. But I want to do more, and do what I can. It can feel hopeless - like Frodo and Sam, how can one person make a difference when there is so much out in the world over which we have no control. 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