{
  "id": 19560185,
  "title": "The Silmarillion Paperback Edition Drops to Its Lowest Price in Years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/the-silmarillion-paperback-edition-drops-to-its-lowest-price-in-years",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-11T21:47:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/the-silmarillion-paperback-edition-drops-to-its-lowest-price-in-years-black-friday-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Silmarillion, a prequel to J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, has dropped to its lowest price in years on Amazon. The regular paperback edition is now available for just $7.99, representing a 58% discount off its original price of $18.99. This is the most affordable copy of the Silmarillion available, the best deal since 2020. The Silmarillion serves as a comprehensive history of Middle-earth, providing context and explanations for events in Tolkien's most famous works. At 384 pages, the paperback edition is a compact, affordable option for readers who wish to annotate and mark up their copy. With the upcoming third season of The Rings of Power, the season 3 is a timely opportunity to delve into the rich history of Tolkien's world. IGN praised the series, giving it an 8 out of 10 rating. However, for those seeking a collector's item, there are also illustrated versions of the Silmarillion available, featuring extensive lore, maps, and drawings. These deluxe hardcover editions make fantastic gifts and impressive additions to any bookshelf.",
  "summary": "Amazon's full Black Friday deals officially kick off on November 19 , but there are already dozens of early discounts to take advantage of before then. If you're an avid reader or fan of Middle-earth, the regular paperback version of the Silmarillion is discounted down to a measly $7.99, 58% off of the original $18.99 sticker price. This is currently the cheapest copy of the Silmarillion…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}