Welcome to our site and thank you for taking the time to visit! We appreciate your time is valuable. We have specialised in selling rare books by J.R.R. Tolkien and since 2003, over 21 years. We are one of the largest, specialist Tolkien dealer in the world. J.R.R. Tolkien collectable books is all we do, no other books, no other day job! We have become the leading recognised experts on Tolkien rare book collecting. Many new competitors have copied our lead focusing just on Tolkien books, but we were the first and have the most experience! You will notice in our book inventory we actually have dozens of rare and first editions in stock and ready to buy! We are not using Tolkien books as a lost leader or as click bait for other books. Click on our shop links below to see our current inventory.
New August 2024
We are now a dealer for Harper Collins and selling their new and special edition Tolkien titles. These are NOT seconds, (damaged/misprints) but brand new, unopended direct from the publisher. See our New and Used Tab
We now take Credit Cards if you order direct! Choose your item, call or email us for the lowest price and you can charge it to any major credit card. We will email a link for you to make direct secure payment with our bank.
We now have a shop on Bibilio which has the same inventory as Abebooks. Visit: https://www.biblio.com/bookseller_info.php?d=1953533
Youtube. Not so new as its been running for years, but will will be posting new videos and using the channel more frequently. You will find some previous TV appearances which can also be found on our website resource page. Check back for new postings. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW7s3VRIwQLS5CWcasYHsBQ
We have 21 years of previous customers looking to sell their rare Tolkien book collections with us on consignment. If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact us and we will find it for you! Visit our shops frequently as our stock changes every week. If you are thinking of selling your collection, please contact us.
New- Please enjoy our recent podcast on Abebooks on Collecting Tolkien books, Copy and paste to your browser: https://www.castbox.fm/app/castbox/player/id1209853/id485657519
New! We now publish our own Tolkien collecting guide newsletter. It is free. Email: markfaith@festivalartandbooks.com to be added to the mailing list.
Key items for sale are listed on our Ebay and AbeBooks shops. Ebay provides the easiest photos management to view. While we get discovered on these sites, most of our sales are direct by email/phone saving you unnecessary taxes and fees. We can also meet up with you in person to show you our more expensive books. We also hand-deliver books expensive books all over the world. We have always had 100% positive feedback. As such a narrow specialist, we have to get it right, every time, every customer or we are out of business. If you see something for sale in our shops, contact us directly for the best price. We can save you money only if you buy direct!
No 1 Shop for Rare and Collectible Tolkien Books
Festival Art and Books (FAB) specialises only in Tolkien rare and collectible books. Our Founder and Managing Director, Mark D. Faith has over 30 years’ experience as a collector. He is keen to share his knowledge of collecting with anyone who is serious about starting or expanding a collection. We have first edition copies of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and “The Hobbit” for sale. Contact us with any questions you have. You can also find out more about Mark under the resources tab.
Click here if you don’t see what you are looking for!