Hobbit

Illustrated Edition

J R R Tolkien, J R R Tolkien

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Houghton Mifflin
19 September 1997

Classic fiction (pre c 1945); Fantasy; Heroic; Fantasy

This beautiful gift edition of The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien's classic prelude to his Lord of the Rings trilogy, features cover art, illustrations, and watercolor paintings by the artist Alan Lee.

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum.

Written for J.R.R. Tolkien's own children, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies worldwide and established itself as a modern classic.

By: J R R Tolkien
Illustrated by: J R R Tolkien
Imprint: Houghton Mifflin
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 255mm, Width: 200mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 1.134kg
ISBN: 9780395873465
ISBN 10: 0395873460
Pages: 289
Publication Date: 19 September 1997
Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

ALAN LEE was born in England in 1947. Inspired by Tolkien's work to pursue his chosen path as an artist of the mythic and fantastic, he has illustrated a wide range of books including Faeries, The Mabinogion, Castles, Merlin Dreams, the centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings, and The Hobbit. He is a winner of the Carnegie Medal for his illustrated edition of The Iliad. J.R.R. TOLKIEN (1892-1973) is the creator of Middle-earth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

Reviews for Hobbit (Illustrated Edition)

All those, young or old, who love a finely imagined story, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts. Horn Book Guide<br><br> A flawless masterpiece. The Times of London