My Personal Collection

Imagine money wasn't an issue. You could buy anything for any amount of money, big or small. A book lover's dream would be to step into a library filled with books of their choosing. Much like Belle in Beauty and the Beast.

This would be my collection. It may not fill up Belle's library, but it's a start. I decided to collect fantasy novels because that's what I've grown up reading. My mother and grandmother are avid readers of fantasy and I caught that bug. 

Enjoy my fantasy.

The Hobbit, or There and Back Again 

by JRR Tolkien 

First edition, with dust jacket. $45,000

"The Hobbit" is the prelude to Tolkien's trilogy The Lord of the Rings. This copy from Abe books is in prime condition. This is a beautiful book.

Carrie

by Stephen King

First edition, with dust jacket. $7,500

King is my favorite author. Carrie was the first novel of his that I ever read. 

The Game of Thrones

by George RR Martin

Entire collection, books 1-5, hardcover $139

It pains me to say that in real life, I own these on my Kindle. My collection would not be complete without these. Often called the modern-day Tolkien, Martin fills his books with maps and drawings that cannot be appreciated on the Kindle. 

Harry Potter

by JK Rowling

Classic hardcover, box set $89

Of course my collection would not be complete without Harry Potter. I already own all the books, but I've always wanted these super cool box sets. There is one that comes in a trunk and this particular one is a special edition "classic" hardcover. I personally do not like the American version of the books, the UK and other editions are better looking.

His Dark Materials trilogy

by Phillip Pullman

Box set $19

Fantasy novels often show up in the children's section. I got some strange looks when I was reading this series on the beach while all the other women my age and older were reading 50 Shades of Grey. But, this series is a prime example of fantasy that reaches all ages. And what's a good fantasy novel without stirring up a little controversy?

Northern Lights

by Phillip Pullman

First edition, hardcover with dust jacket, signed $9,900

With the last portion being said, I then found this. Take a look at how beautiful that dust jacket is. I've never seen this before, especially now that a movie has been made based on the book. I want this very much.

Insomnia

by Stephen King

First edition hardcover $3.47 

This book is not one of King's most raved about. There isn't a movie, mini-series, or television series about it. But oh is it good. What I love about King is his connections to other books. This book connects to his newer book, Under the Dome. And for the record, I most definately count King's works as fantasy. 

The Bards of Bone Plain

by Patricia McKillip

First edition, hardcover, signed by author $38.00

This is a beautiful book.  A contemporary fantasy, McKillip tells the completely original tale of the magic of music. 

Interview with the Vampire

by Anne Rice

First edition, signed, hardcover with dust jacket, $2,7500

No fantasy collection would be complete without an Anne Rice. This novel is a Knopf book, no less, which makes it a truly beautiful book.

The Lord of the Rings

by JRR Tolkien

First printing with collectable slip case, $350

The gold inlay in this book is perfect. The beauty of a Tolkien is the whole experience takes you to Middle Earth. This book looks as if I found it in Bilbo's collection.

The Once and Future King

by TH White

Paperback, $9.99

This is another book I think is a necessary part of a fantasy collection. Originally meant to be released in three parts, The Once and Future King is the untold story of King Arthur and the knights of the round table. The final section of the book was never released on its own because of strong anti-war sentiments during World War II.

The Stand

by Stephen King

Paperback $8.99

One day King's books might be worth something, so that's my hope with my collection. 

Coraline

by Neil Gaiman

Paperback $17.50

Regrettably, Coraline is the only Neil Gaiman book I've ever read, but he is fantasy writing. So my collection would not be complete without him.

A Wizard of Earthsea
by Ursula Le Guin
First edition, hardcover with dust jacket, stamp from private library inside, $49.00

Before Harry went to Hogwarts, Ged went to wizarding school. Le Guin also earns a spot in my collection for being one of the few female fantasy writers.