The Return of the King Collector's Edition : Being the Third Part of The Lord of the Rings

Summary: A special collectible hardcover edition of the final part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, featuring the complete story with a sumptuous cover design, foil stamping, stained edges, and ribbon bookmark. The Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures as the quest continues. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and took part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by Orcs, escaped into Fangorn Forest and there encountered the Ents.Gandalf returned, miraculously, and defeated the evil wizard, Saruman. Meanwhile, Sam and Frodo progressed towards Mordor to destroy the Ring, accompanied by Gollum, still obsessed by his “precious.” After a battle with the giant spider, Shelob, Sam left his master for dead; but Frodo is still alive—in the hands of the Orcs. And all the time the armies of the Dark Lord are massing.This elegant hardcover—now available for the first time in the United States—is one of five Collector’s Editions of Tolkien’s most beloved works, and an essential piece of any Tolkien reader’s library. ATTRACTIVE, GIFT EDITIONS: These handsome hardcover editions are attractive and gifty (paper-over-board covers with foil stamping) at a relatively low price point.AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE US: These editions are available for US consumers for the first time with these publications. FILM AND TV: There are multiple exciting Tolkien screen adaptations in development. The War of the Rohirrim, an anime-style film voiced by Brian Cox (as the legendary King of Rohan Helm Hammerhand) and Miranda Otto (reprising her role as Eowyn from the Peter Jackson films) is currently in development from Warner Bros and is slated to release in December 2024. We are also awaiting the highly anticipated second season of Amazon’s The Rings of Power.FILM AND TV: There are multiple exciting Tolkien screen adaptations in development. The War of the Rohirrim, an anime-style film voiced by Brian Cox (as the legendary King of Rohan Helm Hammerhand) and Miranda Otto (reprising her role as Eowyn from the Peter Jackson films) is currently in development from Warner Bros and is slated to release in December 2024. We are also awaiting the highly anticipated second season of Amazon’s The Rings of Power.2024 PUBLISHING PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Our 2024 Tolkien program features a blend of attractive, high-end editions of Tolkien’s most beloved works, new streamlined formats, and innovative projects that are true “firsts” for our list. Throughout the year we’re releasing a series of four hardcover boxed sets celebrating the work of Christopher Tolkien, including facsimile editions of The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales, as well as all twelve volumes of The History of Middle-earth. These are the History of Middle-Earth (HOME) Box Sets: Set 1 in Winter, Sets 2 and 3 in Summer, and Set 4 in Fall.WINTER 2024 BOOKS: In winter, in addition to the HOME Box Set 1, we’re taking over publication of the graphic novel of The Hobbit (originally published by Del Rey; recently reverted) in print and issuing it for the first time as an e-book; we’re publishing new trade paperback editions of the Great Tales of Middle-earth (The Children of Hurin, The Fall of Gondolin, and Beren and Luthien) with unified cover art that complements our core black paperbacks; and a new hardcover edition of The Maps of Tolkien’s Middle-earth (replacing the previous edition available only in a slipcased box set).SUMMER 2024 BOOKS: In summer, we’re releasing collectible hardcover editions of The Hobbit and The Silmarillion; the second and third History of Middle-earth box sets; our annual Tolkien wall calendar featuring art by John Howe; and a new standalone paperback edition of The Adventures of Tom Bombadil.FALL 2024 BOOKS: Finally, in fall, we have collectible paper-over-board hardcover editions of the three Lord of the Rings books, the fourth History of Middle-earth box set, a deluxe slipcased illustrated edition of The Hobbit, and a new standard hardcover edition of Pictures by JRR Tolkien (previously only available in a slipcased edition).Quotes:“A triumphant close . . . a grand piece of work, grand in both conception and execution. An astonishing imaginative tour de force.” -Daily Telegraph (UK)“An impressive achievement, unique among the imaginative works of our times.” -New York Herald-TribuneAuthor Bio: J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over sixty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.