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For the new hardcore Middle-Earth/ JRR Tolkien fanatic
By an Amazon.com customer
The Lord of the RingsThe Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien
Buy new: $40.95 / Used from: $40.00
Truly great epic
The Hobbit: 70th Anniversary EditionThe Hobbit: 70th Anniversary Edition by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: $15.75 / Used from: $17.33
The History of the HobbitThe History of the Hobbit by John D. Rateliff
Buy new: $59.85 / Used from: $48.45
The history of the hobbit is an interesting read and this beautiful box set comes with the hobbit!
The SilmarillionThe Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $11.50
Love the illustrated version :)
Unfinished Tales of Numenor and Middle-EarthUnfinished Tales of Numenor and Middle-Earth by Christopher Tolkien
Buy new: $17.16 / Used from: $12.00
The Children of HurinThe Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: $17.16 / Used from: $0.01
The Book of Lost TalesThe Book of Lost Tales by J. R. R./ Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien
Buy used from: $1.00
Here begins the History of Middle-Earth. Be warned: This is not for the Tolkien fan wanting another Lord of the Rings or hobbit - These 12 volumes are only for the hardcore Middle-earth fan that is interested in learning how Mr. Tolkien first began and created his awsome world!
The Book of Lost Tales, Part Two (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 2)The Book of Lost Tales, Part Two (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 2) by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: $21.90 / Used from: $1.75
The Lays of Beleriand (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 3)The Lays of Beleriand (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 3) by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy used from: $21.97
The Shaping of Middle-Earth: The Quenta, the Ambarkanta and the Annals (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 4)The Shaping of Middle-Earth: The Quenta, the Ambarkanta and the Annals (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 4) by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: $21.86 / Used from: $6.79
The Lost Road and Other Writings (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 5)The Lost Road and Other Writings (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 5) by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy used from: $29.08
The Return of the Shadow: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part One (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 6)The Return of the Shadow: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part One (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 6) by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $2.78
These next 4 books begin the "History of the Lord of the rings"
Treason of IsengardTreason of Isengard by J. R. R./ Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien
Buy used from: $16.95
The War of the Ring: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part Three (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 8)The War of the Ring: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part Three (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 8) by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: $21.90 / Used from: $3.45
Sauron Defeated: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part Four (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 9)Sauron Defeated: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part Four (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 9) by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: $19.80 / Used from: $15.00
Morgoth's Ring: The Later Silmarillion, Part One (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 10)Morgoth's Ring: The Later Silmarillion, Part One (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 10) by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: $19.80 / Used from: $14.99
The War of the Jewels: The Later Silmarillion, Part Two (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 11)The War of the Jewels: The Later Silmarillion, Part Two (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 11) by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: $19.80 / Used from: $7.84
The Peoples of Middle-Earth (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 12)The Peoples of Middle-Earth (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 12) by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: $19.80 / Used from: $15.00
The Complete Guide to Middle-EarthThe Complete Guide to Middle-Earth by Robert Foster
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $1.99
Great book for reference especially if you come across a word in elvish that you are not familar with.
The Atlas of Middle-Earth (Revised Edition)The Atlas of Middle-Earth (Revised Edition) by Karen Wynn Fonstad
Buy new: $16.50 / Used from: $6.96
Wonderful maps! Very very useful when reading beyond LoTR
The Letters of J.R.R. TolkienThe Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien by J. R. R. Tolkien
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $7.00
Only if you are interested in Mr. Tolkiens feelings towards his work. Christopher Tolkien references it many times in the H.o.M.E.
The Road to Middle-earth: Revised and Expanded EditionThe Road to Middle-earth: Revised and Expanded Edition by Tom Shippey
Buy new: $10.40 / Used from: $1.32
One could say that if you don't have the strength to finish the H.o.M.E.'s 12 volumes this might be a good substitute. Great supplement to the 12 volumes too.
J.R.R. Tolkien: A BiographyJ.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $0.81
Only bio you should read.
Tales from the Perilous RealmTales from the Perilous Realm by J.R.R. Tolkien
Buy new: $18.48 / Used from: $15.20
Includes The adventures of Tom Bombadil - Other short stories are great too (even if some dont have to do with middle-earth)
The Maps of Tolkien's Middle-EarthThe Maps of Tolkien's Middle-Earth by Brian Sibley
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $13.95
J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and IllustratorJ.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator
Buy new: $16.50 / Used from: $4.78
Not all middle-earth but illustrations from the man himself! (Many other books with illustrations - Check out Alan Lee)
The Complete History of Middle-Earth: Pt.1The Complete History of Middle-Earth: Pt.1 by Christopher Tolkien
Buy used from: $127.34
The History of Middle Earth in 3 Books Very nice!
The Complete History of Middle-Earth: Lord of the Rings Pt. 2The Complete History of Middle-Earth: Lord of the Rings Pt. 2 by Christopher Tolkien
Buy used from: $137.72
The Complete History of Middle-Earth: Pt. 3The Complete History of Middle-Earth: Pt. 3 by Christopher Tolkien
Buy used from: $109.97
I have to say the U.K. has many different versions of Tolkien's books - Harper collins editions are also in paperback (and all have matching covers if you have OCD)