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Originally Posted by 04Stefan07
Looking to buy a set of the Lord of the Rings books but there are so many editions out there that I have no idea which one to get! I have been eyeing off the 7 volume edition.
I am not sure if the later publications take the film into account or are the actual film.
Below I have various editions. Does anyone here own a particular set or know anything about them to help guide me into buying one? Don't worry about the websites I am just trying to show all the editions i am looking at.
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The numerous editions of Tolkien's works differ only in such details as binding, page size, typeface, paper, illustrations, etc. The seven volume edition is just a carve-up of the original three volumes, splitting each of the three books in two and hiving off the lengthy appendices as a seventh book.
None of the published works by JRR Tolkien have been or will be amended to take account of Peter Jackson's movies, for which the screenwriters made numerous changes as they adapted the story to film. The Tolkien estate may have sold the movie rights, but the books have been a river of gold for the family for more than half a century and they aren't going to share their publishing royalties with outsiders!
If you want more of Middle Earth than
The Lord of the Rings and
The Hobbit, have a look at the books edited/written by JRR's son
Christopher Tolkien, who has spent his life furthering his father's epic fantasy creations. In my personal opinion, nothing other than The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings stands up very well as a 'good read', but others no doubt disagree.
