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The Hobbit: Pocket Hardback

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In _The Hobbit: Pocket Hardback_, J. R. R. Tolkien introduces readers to Bilbo Baggins, a reluctant hobbit who embarks on an unexpected adventure. Accompanied by a company of dwarves and the enigmatic wizard Gandalf, Bilbo sets out to reclaim the dwarves' homeland from the dragon Smaug. The journey is filled with mystical creatures, peril, and discoveries that transform Bilbo in unforeseen ways.
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The Hobbit: Pocket Hardback

To celebrate The Hobbit’s 75th anniversary of publication, a pocket-sized hardback of J.R.R. Tolkien’s timeless classic, perfect for little Hobbits everywhere.

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To celebrate The Hobbit’s 75th anniversary of publication, a pocket-sized hardback of J.R.R. Tolkien’s timeless classic, perfect for little Hobbits everywhere.

Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services – as a burglar – on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo’s life is never to be the same again.

The Hobbit became an instant success when it was first published in 1937, and 75 years later Tolkien’s epic tale of elves, dwarves, trolls, goblins, myth, magic and adventure, with its reluctant hero Bilbo Baggins, has lost none of its appeal.

Now, for the first time, the classic hardback edition is available in a one-off special pocket-sized edition. Featuring the distinctive cover illustration painted by Tolkien himself, plus his own drawings in the book, this edition will be the perfect gift for little Hobbits everywhere!

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The Hobbit: Pocket Hardback is celebrated for its ability to transport readers into a uniquely enchanting world, much like other classic tales. The book is praised as a marvellous fantasy adventure with beloved characters and features an exciting epic filled with dwarves, elves, and magical adventures leading to a dramatic conclusion.

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ISBN: 9780007440849

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 October 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Edition: Pocket edition

Illustration: 9 b/w illus, (2 x red & black maps)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 116.0mm

Height: 157.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 60 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

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