The Lord of the Rings (50th Anniversary Edition) by J.R.R. Tolkien Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Lord of the Rings (50th Anniversary Edition)
Book Review: Middle-earth Heaven +++
Summary: 5 Stars
LOTR [Lord of the Rings] has been rated for decades, by readers of the English language, as one of the best classic works of all time -- especially as a fantasy saga written in the early twentieth century. Readers in other languages seem to much appreciate this central master-work of J. R. R. Tolkien as well. To this reader it seems fun, rich, vivid, and very deep.
LOTR has most of the basic elements of a classic fantasy saga -- glorious characters, plots, dramas, settings, imagery, prose, poetry, and mystery. The LOTR saga seems to be a finely inter-woven tapestry of core Western cultural themes. Some of these are the interplay of Celto-Nordic, Greco-Roman, and Judeo-Christian aspects -- inspired, as well, by the Kalevala of the Finns and its language. However, LOTR seems to transcend even these sources to become a world classic.
LOTR, and associated works, such as the Silmarillion, has greatly inspired various fantasy sagas, games, and movies and their creators. The recent movie rendition of LOTR, by Peter Jackson and many helpers, is a wonderful example of Tolkien deeply inspiring creativity. The Medieval aspects, such as armor, arms, and action, are well done -- which may honor Tolkien very well.
Tolkien had wished for a quality edition of his "trilogy" as one saga in one book. This specific edition of the LOTR "trilogy" seems to go far in meeting this desire. My particular copy is a fine one indeed -- sturdy lovely leather-skinned book-case and book-cover, good semi-classic binding, semi-matte gilded pagination, sharp and clear font, classic place-marker ribbon, and a good choice of maps, pictures, and appendices +++
Book Review: Beautiful edition
Summary: 5 Stars
This edition is absolutely wonderful. The fold out maps are beautiful and incredibly helpful if referenced while reading. Tolkien's original design of the Eye and the Rings on the front cover is the most intense thing ever.
i dont know, simply put this is the best edition of this masterpiece that is now available.
Book Review: "New" Book comes with scratch.
Summary: 3 Stars
The book arrived in the mail on time. However there was a noticable scratch (about 6 inches long) that went through the plactic wrap and marked the case. It looks like someone got to it with a box cutter.Book Review: Great Book that is NOT Leather bound
Summary: 5 Stars
A great book to have in your collection. All the features mentioned are indeed here with the exception of the book being leather bound.
It is a paper covered hard cover book not leather. The case is also covered in the same paper. The paper is nice looking.
Amazon should change the listing of this as leather bound because it is deceiving.
Book Review: Excellent!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a fine edition of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. When I was purchasing my copy I searched the used copies and found that they were priced higher than this brand-new edition. It is excellent quality hard-cover book, although if you are only a casual reader and not a die-hard LotR fan you may want to save your money and buy paperback. But, if you simply must have it then I say, go for it! Awesome bi-color metallic ring logo on the front and gold-trimmed pages. Also, inside both covers are fold-out maps. I absolutely love it!