The Silmarillion: Illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien (Tolkien Illustrated Editions)For the first time ever, a very special edition of the forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout in color by J. R. R. Tolkien himself and with the complete text printed in two colors. The Silmarillion fills in the background which lies behind the more popular work, and gives the earlier history of Middle earth, introducing some of the key characters. The Silmarilli were three perfect jewels, fashioned by Fanor, most gifted of the