Capt_Uhura Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I'd like to buy a nice LOTR Box set to read aloud to the kids. I really like the illustrator Allan Lee. Does anyone know what the difference is between these two editions? http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-J-R-Tolkien/dp/0395489326/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262812881&sr=8-2 http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-J-R-R-Tolkien/dp/0618260587/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262812881&sr=8-1 Thanks, Capt_Uhura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 This edition only has illustrated dust jackets, a fold out map inside the back covers, and I believe a simple illustration or two (ie door to Moria) that I think might have been actually done by Tolkien. If you want illustrations, you'll be disappointed with this edition. http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-J-R-Tolkien/dp/0395489326/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262812881&sr=8-2 I believe this is the illustrated edition by Alan Lee but I don't have a copy to be sure. http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-J-R-R-Tolkien/dp/0618260587/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262812881&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Thanks Pippen. My friend has this one http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-J-R-Tolkien/dp/0395489326/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262812881&sr=8-2'>http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-J-R-Tolkien/dp/0395489326/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262812881&sr=8-2'>http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-J-R-Tolkien/dp/0395489326/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262812881&sr=8-2'>http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-J-R-Tolkien/dp/0395489326/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262812881&sr=8-2 and there are some illustrations in it but not many. She was hoping for me since she also likes Alan Lee. I was wondering if this one http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-J-R-Tolkien/dp/0395489326/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1262812881&sr=8-2 had more in it. ANd the reviews are for all editions so they are of no help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I think THIS is the edition most heavily illustrated by Alan Lee. It is the one that was released to celebrate Tolkien's 100th birthday. It contains 50 paintings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Mrs. Mungo - that one appears to be all one volume. I think just for size, I'd rather have the 3 volumes. I believe I read that the edition published for the 100yr anniversary had poor quality paper etc. Do you know if that is the case? Thanks, Capt_Uhura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Mrs. Mungo - that one appears to be all one volume. I think just for size, I'd rather have the 3 volumes. I believe I read that the edition published for the 100yr anniversary had poor quality paper etc. Do you know if that is the case? Thanks, Capt_Uhura Actually, I think it was the 50th anniversary of the first publishing edition that got bad reviews with regard to paper quality and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 OH really? I just had a thought, I will see what my library has and maybe I can look at them. 1000+ pages just seems unwieldy, even if it is full of Lee illustrations. :001_smile: Thanks! Capt_Uhura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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