I’ve added a new item to compare the differences been HarperCollins (HC) and William Morrow (WM) in regards to books done in the Illustrated / Matte Dustjacket style.
As while they appear similar and have many books that are indeed nearly identical, there are also some key differences that people should be aware of.
There’s an extensive document here.
| Type | Style Name | Post | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | Illustrated / Matte Dustjacket Style | Link | 07 Mar 2025 |
| Hardcover | Tolkien designed dustjackets | Link | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Hardcover | Quarter-Bound Deluxe (2000’s) | Link | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Hardcover | Cloth-Bound Deluxe (Illustrated) | Link | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Hardcover | Illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien (Trade) | Link | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Hardcover | Illustrated by J.R.R. Tolkien (Deluxe) | Link | 31 May 2023 |
| Hardcover | Scholarly Works | Link | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Hardcover | Consolidated Volumes | Link | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Hardcover | Pocket Editions | Link | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Paperback (B-Format) | Black Spine w/Center Image | Link | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Paperback (B-Format) | Center Image | Link | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Paperback (B-Format) | Black Spine w/Colored Bottom | Link | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Paperback (B-Format) | Tolkien Signature | Link | 07 Mar 2025 |
| Paperback (A-Format) | Black Spine w/Silver Ink | Link | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Paperback (A-Format) | Black Spine w/Colored HC Logo | Link | 10 Mar 2023 |
| COMPARISON | HC vs WM Illustrated / Matte Dustjacket Style | Link | 25 Jan 2025 |