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| Book Title | The Silmarillion |
| Series | Middle-earth Legendarium |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Author | J.R.R. Tolkien |
| Publisher | Del Rey Books |
| Published | 1985 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Readers Copy |
| Condition Notes | Reader's Copy mass market paperback with heavy wear throughout. The covers exhibit significant creasing, edge wear, rubbing, and surface wear, including a prominent diagonal crease across the front cover. Corners are rounded from use and the spine shows noticeable reading wear. The binding appears intact, making it suitable as an economical reading copy. |
| Condition | Readers Copy |
Compiled and edited by Christopher Tolkien from his father’s extensive manuscripts, The Silmarillion tells the ancient history of Middle-earth long before The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It recounts the creation of the world, the rebellion of Morgoth, the forging of the Silmarils, and the heroic deeds of Elves and Men during the First Age in one of fantasy literature’s richest mythological epics.
EugeneBookStore Summary
Often considered Tolkien’s masterwork of world-building, The Silmarillion provides the mythic foundation for virtually every story set in Middle-earth. Readers discover the origins of Sauron, Galadriel, Elrond, the Elves, Dwarves, and the great wars that shaped the world thousands of years before Frodo’s quest. It is essential reading for devoted Tolkien fans and collectors.
Collector Notes
Although first published posthumously in 1977, The Silmarillion has become one of the cornerstone works of modern fantasy. Ballantine and Del Rey paperback editions remain popular among readers seeking an affordable edition, while first printings and hardcover editions command significantly higher prices. Reader’s copies continue to sell steadily because many readers want an inexpensive introduction to Tolkien’s deeper mythology.
Awards
Locus Award Nominee (Best Fantasy Novel, 1978)
