The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings: Deluxe Pocket Boxed Set - Vinyl Bound by J.R.R. Tolkien

I was genuinely impressed when I opened this set. These books are truly compact and pocket-sized, which makes them incredibly easy to carry around. They would be perfect for slipping into a bag for travel, a commute, or even reading outside the house. They feel designed for portability without sacrificing quality. The entire set looks like something far more expensive. It definitely has that collector’s appeal while still being practical enough to actually use. Despite the smaller format, the print is clear and readable. Of course, the font is smaller because of the compact size, but it is well laid out and not cramped. Overall, this feels like a thoughtfully made edition of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It is beautiful enough to display and small enough to carry anywhere if you choose to. For Tolkien fans, this is an excellent value for how premium it looks and feels.

Amazing set! This leather bound set is great quality, the print isn’t too small, and the size of the book is very convenient for traveling although they are almost a little bit more than half the size of a regular sized book. It’s has awesome illustrations of maps from the story in the front and back of the books. I received the set on time and in perfect condition. And not to mention it’s a snag for the price. I saw this set in stores retailed for $80. Get it now while the price is low guys!

I got these on sale for $25, a very nice little set of LOTR books for the price. This is such a cute little mini set of books. The box that they come in is also covered in the same leatherette material as the books and the symbols and print on the books and box are pressed into into the surface. Print quality seems decent, some variation, but all vary readable. I really wish that I could get a whole collection of popular and classic books in this size and material. Note that these are small books but not too small, actually a pretty reasonable size for reading, a bit smaller then normal basic paper backs, and the print is a bit smaller, but still very readable, not nearly as small as a pocket bible. They say that they are leatherette, which is supposed to be fake vinyl leather, but they really smell and feel like real leather to me. Regardless The material is very nice. Overall great little books that look and feel nice. Note that although these are listed as hardback they are not really, the covers are more of a flexible leather material, so more of a high quality paperback then hardback. I kind of like the flexible leather material more then a hardback.

I should preface this with that I got these on sale for 25USD. At that price there's nothing to hate. They look nice, feel nice in the hand, and I'm sure they'd last at least one read. On the other hand, they certainly look cheaply put together and I'd be pretty concerned about taking care of them if I were to read them. They really look like they're hanging on for dear life with glue and the paper itself. That's also ignoring that the pages are nearly see through and the packaging I got from Amazon was terrible. I'm surprised I didn't have a corner smashed in on delivery just from normal handling during shipping. But hey, I only got this to look nice on a shelf. I can't complain... but I would if it was full price.

Great volumes. Smaller size but still excellent legibility. Read this in High School gonna reread. Excellent maps and illustration.

These incredible stories were well worth the purchase on their own, but this beautiful box set with intricate illustrations by the talented Alan Lee is one bookish purchase I have absolutely no regrets about splurging on. CONTENT There's probably not all that much that hasn't already been said about these books. I guess I will just state that these stories are very special to me and it's taken me far too long to reread them. When I first read these back in High School, I fell in love instantly with The Hobbit and really enjoyed The Lord of The Rings, but I had to get used to how different it was from the Peter Jackson films and I was not prepared for the infamous Tom Bombadil. That said, these stories have stuck with me for a long time and I got so much more out of them upon a reread. The tender way that characters interact with each other, the cozy moments, the intricately crafted lore, the fascinating creatures/peoples of Middle Earth, the rich prose, and all the adventuring in between culminates into what I think is a truly unique and delightful experience. It's true that these books don't really have exciting battle sequences in the same way that the film adaptations or even more modern epic fantasy books do, but the way the conflicts are depicted was still better than I remembered it being. I do think it's important to go in with the lens that this is as much a piece of classical literature as it is a fantasy and it is foundational in many ways to fantasy as we know it today, but it also remains wholly unique in it's own way and I really don't think there will ever be anything written that's quite like it. HARDCOVER QUALITY The main reason I wanted to write a review is to specifically talk about the quality of this hardcover box set. To address the obvious, yes, this is a costly purchase. The way I justified things in my own head is that if you divide the cost by four different special edition hardcovers, then it wasn't such an unreasonable cost per book. I will also say that I have no buyer's remorse with this. Each of the books is well constructed with sturdy covers that sport a classically simple and understated design with the cover being a solid color and the title lettering set into it. The paper quality of the pages is amazing. The pages are so thick and the font/formatting is all very comfortably laid out. One of the main highlights of this edition is, of course, the illustrations done by Alan Lee. The Hobbit is easily the nicest of the books in terms of the number of images it contains. In addition to the variety of illustration plates that can be found across all of the titles, The Hobbit also includes a variety of pencil-style sketch illustrations that add a really nice extra layer of flare to the start or end of a chapter that I was a little sad didn't continue into The Lord of the Rings. I was glad that the style and subjects of the illustration weren't trying to be specifically reminiscent of the Jackson films. Instead, I felt like the art style was very appropriate to the overall feel of the prose and there are some absolutely breathtaking pieces, especially when it comes to the landscapes. Lee can do characters really well too, but I felt as though the environments were where he tended to shine. One complaint I do have with these books is that the publisher seemingly skimped on the material quality for the dust jackets. Personally, I typically take the jackets off when I'm reading just because I find them inconvenient, but for those that don't, you will definitely want to consider it if you end up getting this set. I didn't actually damage mine at all, but they felt flimsy to the touch and it almost seemed like the gorgeous designs were just printed on a regular sheet of paper as opposed to having some kind of lamination to strengthen it or just being printed on a better material. With the rest of the book construction being so wonderfully done, it's a shame this one detail wasn't handled a bit better. What I found to be surprisingly high quality though was the slip case that this set came in. It's made from sturdy materials and sources art from the beautiful jackets that wrap around the back and sides. CONCLUSION If you are a fan of these books and have been looking for a nice edition to add to your collection, then this may well be the one for you, provided it's price tag doesn't break the bank. My experience reading through them was a delight and I am quite happy to have the set on my shelves. If you are new to the world of Tolkien, then these would certainly make for a luxurious first reading experience, but I'd never recommend anyone drop this kind of money on something they haven't read or aren't guaranteed to love. (+) Price point is high, but not unreasonable on a book-by-book basis (+) Thick paper and premium interior formatting (+) A slipcase that is as sturdy as it is beautiful (+) Gorgeous artwork on the dust jackets / slip case, book plates, and the sketches that The Hobbit contains (+) A classic story that means a lot to me and was even more enjoyable upon a reread (-) Flimsy dust jackets should have been made out of better materials

These books were on sale for 24.99 - and for that price I thought I'd buy them even if they turned out less than expected I wouldn't be out much. This little set is worth every penny and you should buy them now before they sale them all or raise the price. They're very nice books. I like small print it's bold and on the cream paper easy on the eyes. I really like this small set of books.

This Deluxe Pocket Boxed Set of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings is absolutely stunning and easily one of my favorite book purchases. If you love Tolkien or are just starting your journey into Middle earth, this set is a perfect choice. It is definitely one of my favorite series The first thing that stood out to me is the beautiful boxed design. The case is sturdy and well crafted, making it look great on my shelf. Each book has its own elegant, uniform style, giving the whole set a really premium feel. Even though these are “pocket” editions, the print is still very readable, and the compact size makes them incredibly convenient to take anywhere. Whether I’m traveling, out at a café, or just reading in bed, it’s nice not to have to carry big, heavy hardcovers. These are the kind of books you can easily slip into a bag without worrying about them getting damaged thanks to the size. As for the stories themselves, Tolkien’s world building, characters, and writing are timeless. It’s amazing having both The Hobbit and the entire LOTR trilogy in a format that’s portable but still feels collectible. The set makes it easy to move from one book to the next and enjoy the full epic without switching between mismatched editions. Overall, this Deluxe Pocket Boxed Set is a perfect blend of beauty, quality, and convenience. It looks fantastic, feels special, and makes it easier than ever to enjoy one of the greatest fantasy sagas ever written. Highly recommend for personal reading or as a gift!

These are books of magnificent quality and beauty! Each features a variety of illustrations, some of them taking a whole page, and some being just small drawings of characters. “The Return of the King” also features a variety of appendixes that help to situate the story in the context of the world’s history. It’s definitely worth to have Tolkien’s work with all these additions.

I haven't bought a paper book, let alone a hardcover book, since I got my first Kindle more than 15 years ago. Not until I decided to buy this box set. And it was worth it, and more. My order arrived this afternoon and the packaging by Amazon was perfect, the books were well protected and had no damage. The quality of the books is just outstanding, fantastic covers, great paper, nice font type and size. I'm not reviewing the writing of the books, after all most of those whose planning to buy this set have already read the books earlier in some form. The first time I read these books was maybe more than 40 years ago. The packaging and the overall feel of these books is just phenomenal. Not only will it look good on any bookshelf, but it's something you can pass on to your children. The only teeny-weeny regret I have now is I ordered this last Saturday for € 93, and today they cost € 75. But then again that's the story of my life. So to those on the fence about buying this set, at € 75 this is bargain!

J’ai acheté ce coffret pour en faire un cadeau et il a fait son effet : les livres sont d’un format généreux et illustrés, les couvertures (amovibles) sont très belles et le coffret vient sublimer l’ensemble. Il est arrivé bien emballé et sans accroc, je recommande !

books are very nice quality, thick hardcover the hobbit in green, lotr in red. The books are heavy and the paper feels thick and high quality, print is good but on the small side images are awesome worth its price for sure, I even keep them without the cover art because i like the look of the red better

مجموعة فاخرة لثلاثية سيد الخواتم بالاضافة الى الهوبيت ، وصلتني المجموعة في حالة جيدة ، من أفضل المجموعات الموجودة حالياً و جودتها فاقت توقعاتي 💕