The Fall of Númenor Special Edition by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Fall of Númenor is a special edition collecting J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings on Middle-earth’s Second Age in one illustrated volume. Brian Sibley assembles the chronicle, with pencil illustrations by Alan Lee, sprayed edges, a removable art card and a colour foldout map. The listing describes Sauron’s rise and the downfall of Númenor.

At a glance

A single-volume chronicle of Tolkien’s writings on the Second Age, assembled by Brian Sibley.
Illustrated with pencil drawings by Alan Lee.
Special-edition details include sprayed edges, a removable art card and a colour foldout map.
The described narrative centres on Sauron, the Rings of Power and Númenor’s downfall.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$96.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Collects Second Age material in one volume rather than requiring readers to assemble the listed source texts separately.
Alan Lee illustrations and the art card and foldout map add visual material to the reading experience.
Special-edition sprayed edges distinguish this edition’s presentation.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Edition and publication
Edition	Special Edition
Publisher	HarperCollins
Publication date	Nov. 10 2026
Language	English
Print length	352 pages

Identifiers
ISBN-10	000884884X
ISBN-13	978-0008848842

Physical details
Dimensions	14.9 x 4.4 x 22.8 cm
Weight listed	270 g

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing says the edition was published to coincide with season 3 of The Rings of Power, while the supplied publication date is Nov. 10 2026. Treat that tie-in and date as listing details, not confirmation of the series schedule.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Tolkien readers seeking a collected chronicle of Middle-earth’s Second Age.
Collectors interested in illustrated special editions with sprayed edges and a foldout map.
Readers wanting more context on Númenor, Sauron and the Rings of Power.

Less suited to

Readers looking only for a short or light read, as some customer feedback describes it as a heavy read.
Buyers seeking a clearly established value proposition, since customer views on value are mixed.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 3,304 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and enjoyable for learning more about Tolkien’s world, with particular praise for the artwork and binding. Some readers call it a heavy read, and opinions on whether the purchase is worth the price are mixed. This is a substantial 352-page illustrated volume, so its depth and presentation may suit dedicated Tolkien readers more than someone seeking a quick read. The aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, but they do not settle the value question for every buyer.

Positive themes

Customers describe the content as informative and the illustrations as beautiful.
Feedback also praises the story and the book’s binding and construction.