The Silmarillion – Leatherbound Collector’s Edition Book Replica

“Among the tales of sorrow and of ruin that came down to us from the darkness of those days there are yet some in which amid weeping there is joy and under the shadow of death light that endures. And of these histories most fair still in the ears of the Elves is the tale of Beren and Lúthien” 

Long preceding in its origins The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion is the story of the First Age of Tolkien’s world, the ancient drama to which characters in The Lord of the Rings look back and in which some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part.

The title Silmarillion is shortened from Quenta Silmarillion. “The History of the Silmarils,” the three great jewels created by Feanor, most gifted of the Elves, in which he imprisoned the light of the Two Trees that illumined Valinor, in the land of the gods. When Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, destroyed the Trees, that light lived on only in the Silmarils. Morgoth seized them and set them in his crown, guarded in the impenetrable fortress of Angband in the north of Middle-earth. The Silmarillion is the history of the rebellion of Feanor and his people against the gods, their exile in Middle-earth, and their war, hopeless despite all the heroism of Elves and Men, against the great Enemy.

This book includes several other, shorter works beside The Silmarillion proper. Preceding it are “Ainulindale,” the myth of Creation, and “Valaquenta,” which details the nature and powers of each god. After The Silmarillion, is “Akallabeth”; the story of the downfall of Numenor at the end of the Second Age. Lastly is “Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age,” in which the events of The Lord of the Rings are treated in the manner of The Silmarillion.

The Silmarillion specs:

• Illustrated HarperCollins 2004 Edition
• 416 pages
• Measures 9.1 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches
• Weighs 3.75 pounds

An amazing item and perfect for collectors, this is a made-to-order, handmade rebinding of the full Silmarillion. Bound in shiny blue leather, with gold and silver patterning and filigree, the book has the feel of nobility. The Iron Crown of Morgoth, and the three gems of legend are also bound to the cover. For additional customization, our smiths are at your back and call.

So if you’re searching all the realms of men and elves for that perfect item for your collection — or for the Lord of the Rings and Tolkien fan in your life — let your quest end here.

(Please allow 2-3 weeks to make and ship your order. Every book is handmade (with a little magic) and made to order. The way from Middle Earth is long and arduous via Eagle!)

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