A short comparison between the UK 2013, the UK 2022-24 and the US 2024 editions. I confirm what have been said, the William Morrow editions seems to be of better overall quality to me, in regards of : - the paper used (which is heavier, smoother and softer than the one used for the UK counterparts), - the binding which is still paper covered but again, heavier, and thicker. Pages are sewn (glued on the UK editions) - the overall presentation (ribbon marker, sprayed edges which look really good)
Strangely, The Hobbit and the Silmarillion are printed in India, the Lord of the Rings volumes are printed in Italy. (No specific printers are mentioned on the copyright pages).
I like the WM editions better than the HC ones. Not to speak ill of publishers, but I believe this is a rare instance where the US edition is superior: definitely making note of that for elsewhere.
Side note: it’s releasing in November, though I’m looking forward to seeing their LotR box. You’ve shown us the books, yes, though I’m curious how the box will look ‘for real’ (a photo vs a product image) as well how nice the map will be that comes with that set.
Edit: you have the box! Could you please post another image or two of that, along with the map? TIA! (Thanks in Advance)
I have the 'boxset' (a bit early), which is a half box set since there's no upper part on the box. Regarding the map, it's a really tiny map , that looks like similar in size to the endpapers of the books. Nothing spectacular.
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