# The Silmarillion Deluxe Illustrated by the Author Special Edition

The Silmarillion Deluxe Illustrated by the Author is a slipcased hardcover edition of Tolkien’s Middle-earth history, with colour artwork by J.R.R. Tolkien and additional maps and booklet material. Its elaborate binding and extras make it especially suited to collectors, while its 448-page text also serves readers seeking the full work.

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- Market: AU
- Language: en-AU
- Currency: AUD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 149.16 AUD
- Previous price: 177.66 AUD
- Discount: 16%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T07:27:41.159Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 370

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## At a glance

- Complete text printed in two colours.
- Includes more than 50 colour works by J.R.R. Tolkien.
- Two fold-out maps, an illustrated booklet by Christopher Tolkien and a printed art card are described as edition-specific extras.
- Clothbound slipcase, black cloth boards, silver-edged pages and a ribbon marker.

## Pros

- The large collection of Tolkien-created colour artwork adds visual material alongside the complete text.
- Fold-out maps and a booklet about the book’s making provide useful context for readers and collectors.
- Distinctive cloth binding and slipcase give the edition a display-focused presentation.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: William Morrow & Company
- Publication date: 3 October 2023
- Language: English
- Print length: 448 pages
- ISBN-10: 0063340542
- ISBN-13: 978-0063340541
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 16.76 x 5.64 x 28.37 cm
- Weight listed: 907 g
### Edition features
- Illustrations: more than 50 colour paintings, illustrations and designs drawn by J.R.R. Tolkien himself
- Maps: two poster-size, fold-out maps
- Binding and presentation: quarterbound with raised ribs on the spine, stamped in three foils on black cloth boards, and housed in a custom-built clothbound slipcase
- Other edition details: The pages are edged in silver and include a ribbon marker.

## Before you buy

- This is a substantial 448-page hardcover listed at 907 g and measuring 16.76 x 5.64 x 28.37 cm, so it is less suited to light travel reading.

## A good fit for

- Readers wanting the complete Silmarillion in a richly illustrated hardcover.
- Tolkien collectors interested in author-created art, maps and edition-specific extras.
- Gift buyers seeking a presentation-focused edition.

## Less suited to

- Readers prioritising a lightweight or compact copy.
- Buyers mainly seeking the text without elaborate binding and collector-focused extras.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the edition as an enjoyable read and praises its vibrant illustrations, binding and appeal as a collector’s item or gift. Those impressions align with the listed author-created artwork and elaborate presentation. Value for money is mixed, a relevant consideration for buyers chiefly interested in the text rather than the physical extras. The aggregate rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 370 ratings, but ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the illustrations and binding.
- Positive themes: Customers describe it as a collectible edition and a suitable gift.
- Positive themes: Customers report enjoying the book itself.
- Mixed feedback: Customer feedback on value for money is mixed.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is included with this edition?
The listing describes two fold-out maps, an illustrated booklet featuring Christopher Tolkien’s account of the book’s making, and a printed art card reproducing “Taniquetil”, alongside the book.
### Who created the illustrations?
The edition is described as containing more than 50 colour paintings, illustrations and designs drawn by J.R.R. Tolkien.
### Is this the complete text?
The listing says it contains the complete text, printed in two colours, and also includes several shorter works.
### How large and heavy is the book?
The listed dimensions are 16.76 x 5.64 x 28.37 cm and the listed weight is 907 g.

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