The Children of Húrin, Special Edition, Signed by Illustrator, Alan Lee. Publisher: HarperCollins. Publication Date: 2007. Hardcover in slipcase This de luxe collector’s edition features the first edition text and eight full-colour plates, with an exclusive colour frontispiece illustration. The book is quarterbound with a special gold motif stamped on the front board and is presented in a matching slipcase.There are tales of Middle-earth from times long before The Lord of the Rings. Condition: As New, Unread. Some marking to slipcover where placed on bookshelves. (see photos)