![]() ![]() The Silmarillion isn’t signed, and there are a few thousand copies extra out in the wild, but this is Tolkien we’re speaking about. ![]() ![]() To put that into perspective, my copy of A Feast For Crows - which was released as part of a limited edition batch of just 1,000 books, all of which were hand-signed by George R.R. The first print run only includes 4,000 copies. In all seriousness, I probably will order the book for myself. But I’m not, which is why, reader, I am writing this article: help, I am about to spend too much money on the new edition of The Silmarillion. ![]() It’s like buying yourself a new pair of runners or a new triple-A game, really, and as someone who rarely indulges in buying anything for myself, I think I should be okay with it. The thing is, there’s also a deluxe edition with a gorgeous slipcase that’s almost 100 quid, and that’s with a discount. Related: Tolkien, The Sims, And The Godfather: The Story Of The Greatest Lord Of The Rings Game Never Developed This edition also includes a letter Tolkien wrote in 1951 that goes hand-in-hand with the premise of The Silmarillion, providing crucial context for the overall legendarium that enhances the experience of reading or watching specific texts. ![]()
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