The Silmarillion is a wonderful book - it takes the reader in Tolkien's mythical world of Middle-earth. But the book itself, I will not write much - it's just awesome, which you can read in many other reviews. This special edition includes a nice, bound version of the Silmarillion and some great extras. On the one hand, there is the "Map of Beleriand", beautifully illustrated by John Howe. Second, a CD with a recording of Christopher Tolkien, who reads the story of Luthien and Beren from the Silmarillion in the package. This CD is only available in this package! And some beautiful, colored postcards are still attached with motifs from the book in the end. All in all a great offer at a fair price. Give gifts even to themselves - not only to give away!