Lord of the Rings Fan?
351588
I have always been a huge Lord of the Rings fan and I'm not sure why I didn't get this sooner. It is amazing, I could not be happier with the endless hours I can spend watching new stuff about the movies.
Any big LotR fan should own this set.
3189113
I wasn't sure about buying this book despite loving LOTR books and movies. This book is great for anyone who loves the world that Tolkien has created. This isn't so much a cohesive story but more of information about the world and the different races and history.
1289374
definitely a book for the hard core Tolkien fans.  Not a light read for those who don't care about middle earth lore.  I haven't gotten around to finishing it yet. Maybe a quarter of the way through, but it is fascinating.  I am also a fan of the movies, and reading the LOTR books and the Silmarillion will completely change the movie experience.
3670672
The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, what more do you need? A great price? Done. Now buy them and go on an adventure.
57127
I love my Tolkien calendars.  I get one every year.  Call me a Tolkien fanatic?  Guilty as charged!!
1496479
One of my favorite books!!!  J.R.R. Tolkien is  master.  You will want to read all three LOTR books and may find you will want to re-read them again and again - the descriptions of Middle Earth is fascinating and you become friends with everyone!  Over the past 30+ years I have re-read these books approximately eight times.
1045230
I love Lord of the Rings - I have several different editions because I like the feel of different sets. I went onto eBay to find copies of the first ever set I read when a teenager. So you could say I am a fan. These books are crisp, clean and beautiful. The illustrations are the best of anything currently in the market. With all that, I would agree with a prior reviewer and say that there could be more color but that is really the artist's choice. Also, for the price I would have loved more pictures.

If you are a fan, or friend/spouse/etc. of a fan, I would recommend this set. Be prepared for heavy books (personally I like them) that smell lovely and are a joy to read or browse. If you want something to read around town, obviously get some paperbacks. :-)
211770
Well - I've read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings 'trilogy' at least 12 times, maybe more. Each time is as wonderful and as exciting as the last. I started reading them in Jr. High (a LONG time ago) and for years read them at least once a year.

I'm on my 3rd set of paperbacks and also own the leather bound versions.

No one does fantasy like Tolkein
4001137
So cool. I love the whole story. That's my favourite book!! Strongly recomended hobbit and than the lord of the rings too. Good luck !!!
277296
I wasn't a fan of the Lord of the Rings movies but wanted to give the books a chance because they are always better so I started with the Hobbit and it was pretty good. Overall I really enjoyed it.
338568
Is there even a question if this is good? Of course it is. But I'm a very biased LOTR fan too.
1992620
I loved reading the LOTR when I was young, and I loved reading it to my children even more. Tolkien created a wonderful mythology that is also an excellent exploration of the human experience.
1452001
We are all Lord of the Rings fans around here. I got this for my 12 year old son. However,the entire family has thoroughly enjoyed the many photos and behind the scene commentary found in this book. Well worth the money.
2701923
As always, Tolkien is one of the best writers! If you like some fantasy epic story, The lord of the rings, is the book for you, TRY IT!
1937188
The Lord of the Rings has been a favorite of mine since the early 70's (OK, I'm dating myself). I have had four different sets of this (and The Hobbit), two paperback sets (now gone), a hardbound edition, and the all-in-one paperback that came out about the time "The Fellowship of the Ring" hit theaters in 2001. I was surprised when I looked at my first set and saw they cost $0.95 each when I bought them!

I have read the series probably 25 times since I acquired my first set, and I'm reading it again now on my tablet with Kindle software. I read it four times with the compilation I purchased in 2001, and would have read it more except the bulk and weight were excessive. I'm so glad to get the Kindle version, and reading it on the Asus ten inch tablet is far more enjoyable. There were several reviews panning the Kindle version for verasity, but I don't read the the text as a proof-reader, I read it for enjoyment. There has been few writers I love so well as Tolkien!
4035274
My full review of this product you can read it on my website on the collecting inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien and his works.
http://tolkieniano.blogspot.it/2014/04/the-hobbit-desolation-of-smaug-limited.html
2059150
Lord of the Rings is a fantastic movie.  It is full of adventure, friendship, and even a little romance.  It is a great fantasy that follows the book very well. You are always on the edge of your seat waiting to see whats next.  The only bad thing is that it ends...