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The Hobbit And The Lord Of The Rings: Deluxe Pocket Boxed Set
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Original price was: $59.99.$34.29Current price is: $34.29.
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Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic masterpieces behind the films, in this gorgeous pocket-sized, leatherette-bound box set—the perfect gift for Lord of the Rings devotees.
This four-volume, pocket-sized box set contains Tolkien’s epic works The Hobbit and the three volumes of The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King). The set comes shrink-wrapped with all four books in a leatherette-bound box with gold foil stamping; each book features a leatherette cover with stamped title and their compact size (4 1/4″ x 5 7/8″) makes them perfect to carry anywhere.
In The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins is whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in Hobbiton by the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves. He finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon.
The Lord of the Rings tells of the great quest undertaken by Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the wizard; the hobbits Merry, Pippin, and Sam; Gimli the dwarf; Legolas the elf; Boromir of Gondor; and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider.
Tolkien’s epic tales are at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale—a story of high and heroic adventure set in the unforgettable landscape of Middle-earth.
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The Hobbit And The Lord Of The Rings: Deluxe Pocket Boxed Set
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Original price was: $59.99.$34.29Current price is: $34.29.
brook dowdle –
I’m a big fan of Tolkiens’ works and this little boxed set is perfect for me and possibly perfect for anyone, the leather covers are buttery soft and smooth, pages are very thin though which could make them tear easily however I don’t mind that. Only thing I wish it had would be a ribbon bookmark.
Stefan –
Great quality books and easy to read font
Brody Meskers –
What a good gift to buy for the price. They are small and unique but look perfect on the book shelves.
Emil –
Beautiful books with smooth covers. Old-English style pages, text, and illustrations. Thrilling storyline of good vs evil, with the underpinnings and heritage of Christianity.
Sewar Ali –
Dieses Boxset, das “The Hobbit” und “The Lord of the Rings” vereint, ist ein wahres Juwel für Fans von J.R.R. Tolkiens Werken. Die Geschichten entführen den Leser in eine faszinierende Welt voller Abenteuer und unvergesslicher Charaktere.
Besonders beeindruckend sind die wunderschönen Artworks, die die Bücher schmücken. Sie fangen die Magie von Mittelerde perfekt ein und machen das Leseerlebnis noch intensiver.
Darüber hinaus überzeugt das Set auch durch seinen unschlagbaren Preis. Für den Wert, den man erhält, ist dieses Boxset ein absolutes Schnäppchen.
Insgesamt kann ich das “The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set” jedem empfehlen, der sich nach einem Abenteuer in einer fantastischen Welt sehnt. Es ist ein Muss für alle Tolkien-Fans.
Sewar Ali –
i’ve loved the lord of the rings since i was a kid so when i got to a point in my life where i was ready to read these classic stories that shaped my preferences in entertainment and media the first thing i did was look for the lord of the rings, out of all the 1 and 3 volume editions this one stood out, the ribbon bookmark, stitched binding, the art done by someone who worked on the movies and has been known to the Tolkien family, the paper is thick the books feel solid, well put together and heavy the hobbit alone must weight nearly 1lb despite being a fairly short book
when the set came to me i was looking for a set i could read and display that has good art and a ribbon bookmark and i do not think there is another set matching all of those descriptors,
the hobbit has chapter headers and drop caps for the chapters in green, with beautiful art spread throughout that makes it a pleasure to read and a treat to come across, the lord of the rings has red chapter headers and red drop caps with the same style of art spread throughout the books, the slipcase is a rigid design with room for the books to fit snug and slide out without much effort
i also learned around the time i got this wonderful set that harper collins was re printing a history of middle earth with cover art by John Howe, which while not having the art, page stock and being a reprint of difficult to get books published by christopher tolkien make an excellent shelf of tolkien with matching dust jacket and spine art, i would recommend if you want this set and want to read more tolkien, you look at the history of middle earth set thats releasing all 12 books throughout this year in 4 different sets as the art for this set and those sets look great on a shelf and are a really comprehensive tolkien collection!
Dave –
They’re a bit smaller than I expected, but the content is all there! Between the small print, thin paper and leather(?) binding, they remind me of my childhood Bible (not a bad thing!) Very classy. As far as the content goes, if you’re here you probably already love Tolkien so it’s what you’re expecting as far as that goes.
Sam G –
Purchased for my husband’s 60th birthday and he was overjoyed. He hasn’t re-read the books in a while and wants to. He loves the smaller size and soft covers. Perfect for packing on a hike or taking fishing when he wants a break. Lovely set and I’m delighted he loves it too.
Stefan –
This was way smaller than I was expecting, but perfect for a back pocket or a bag. Font size is great and not uncomfortable to read for me. Binding was way better than I was expecting and seems like it will travel well and will last for a long time. It is missing a book mark ribbon that I was expecting in this style of book. All in all one of the best quality of book I think I own, looks great, travels well, and one of the best series ever written.
Derek B. –
These incredible stories were well worth the purchase on their own, but this beautiful box set with intricate illustrations by the talented Alan Lee is one bookish purchase I have absolutely no regrets about splurging on.
CONTENT
There’s probably not all that much that hasn’t already been said about these books. I guess I will just state that these stories are very special to me and it’s taken me far too long to reread them. When I first read these back in High School, I fell in love instantly with The Hobbit and really enjoyed The Lord of The Rings, but I had to get used to how different it was from the Peter Jackson films and I was not prepared for the infamous Tom Bombadil. That said, these stories have stuck with me for a long time and I got so much more out of them upon a reread. The tender way that characters interact with each other, the cozy moments, the intricately crafted lore, the fascinating creatures/peoples of Middle Earth, the rich prose, and all the adventuring in between culminates into what I think is a truly unique and delightful experience. It’s true that these books don’t really have exciting battle sequences in the same way that the film adaptations or even more modern epic fantasy books do, but the way the conflicts are depicted was still better than I remembered it being. I do think it’s important to go in with the lens that this is as much a piece of classical literature as it is a fantasy and it is foundational in many ways to fantasy as we know it today, but it also remains wholly unique in it’s own way and I really don’t think there will ever be anything written that’s quite like it.
HARDCOVER QUALITY
The main reason I wanted to write a review is to specifically talk about the quality of this hardcover box set. To address the obvious, yes, this is a costly purchase. The way I justified things in my own head is that if you divide the cost by four different special edition hardcovers, then it wasn’t such an unreasonable cost per book. I will also say that I have no buyer’s remorse with this. Each of the books is well constructed with sturdy covers that sport a classically simple and understated design with the cover being a solid color and the title lettering set into it. The paper quality of the pages is amazing. The pages are so thick and the font/formatting is all very comfortably laid out. One of the main highlights of this edition is, of course, the illustrations done by Alan Lee. The Hobbit is easily the nicest of the books in terms of the number of images it contains. In addition to the variety of illustration plates that can be found across all of the titles, The Hobbit also includes a variety of pencil-style sketch illustrations that add a really nice extra layer of flare to the start or end of a chapter that I was a little sad didn’t continue into The Lord of the Rings. I was glad that the style and subjects of the illustration weren’t trying to be specifically reminiscent of the Jackson films. Instead, I felt like the art style was very appropriate to the overall feel of the prose and there are some absolutely breathtaking pieces, especially when it comes to the landscapes. Lee can do characters really well too, but I felt as though the environments were where he tended to shine. One complaint I do have with these books is that the publisher seemingly skimped on the material quality for the dust jackets. Personally, I typically take the jackets off when I’m reading just because I find them inconvenient, but for those that don’t, you will definitely want to consider it if you end up getting this set. I didn’t actually damage mine at all, but they felt flimsy to the touch and it almost seemed like the gorgeous designs were just printed on a regular sheet of paper as opposed to having some kind of lamination to strengthen it or just being printed on a better material. With the rest of the book construction being so wonderfully done, it’s a shame this one detail wasn’t handled a bit better. What I found to be surprisingly high quality though was the slip case that this set came in. It’s made from sturdy materials and sources art from the beautiful jackets that wrap around the back and sides.
CONCLUSION
If you are a fan of these books and have been looking for a nice edition to add to your collection, then this may well be the one for you, provided it’s price tag doesn’t break the bank. My experience reading through them was a delight and I am quite happy to have the set on my shelves. If you are new to the world of Tolkien, then these would certainly make for a luxurious first reading experience, but I’d never recommend anyone drop this kind of money on something they haven’t read or aren’t guaranteed to love.
(+) Price point is high, but not unreasonable on a book-by-book basis
(+) Thick paper and premium interior formatting
(+) A slipcase that is as sturdy as it is beautiful
(+) Gorgeous artwork on the dust jackets / slip case, book plates, and the sketches that The Hobbit contains
(+) A classic story that means a lot to me and was even more enjoyable upon a reread
(-) Flimsy dust jackets should have been made out of better materials
Sam G –
I bought them as a grad gift for my niece. They were a little smaller than I expected, but they felt so soft and smooth. The print was lovely and we were very happy for them. I was even tempted to keep for them for myself, which is always the mark of a good find…
Amy Boettcher –
Il cofanetto e il suo contenuto sono di ottima qualità. Unica pecca di questa stupenda edizione in lingua originale sono le sovraccoperte che, per quanto bellissime, sono facili a rovinarsi con l’uso. Meglio quindi rimuoverle durante la lettura. Le illustrazioni a colori all’interno dei volumi sono stampate su carta bianca, a differenza di quella più giallina per i testi, il che aiuta a restituire una colorazione più fedele. Le copertine e i nastri segnalibro in stoffa sono rispettivamente verdi per Lo Hobbit e rossi per i tre volumi del Signore degli Anelli.
Il maggior problema riscontrato all’acquisto è stato che il primo cofanetto ricevuto (quello nelle foto è il secondo) è arrivato danneggiato con la scatola esterna rotta e i quattro libri ammaccati sul fondo dei dorsi; questo dovuto all’insufficiente imballaggio impiegato: un poco di pluriball da un lato e un foglio di carta dall’altro. Dopo aver effettuato un cambio ho avuto più fortuna e il secondo cofanetto è giunto in condizioni quasi perfette con un solo spigolo lievemente ammaccato, quasi invisibile all’occhio che non va ricercando difetti.