Instant Digital Gift Cards 💌
Christmas Gift Guide Gift Guide
Christmas Delivery Delivery
Store Hours Store Hours
Gift Cards Gift Cards

Today: Evening Express delivery & Picks Ups open

The Hobbit

By J. R. R. Tolkien
0.0 (0 reviews)
4.3 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 4,376,308 ratings, 84,432 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien is a fantasy adventure that follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who enjoys a quiet life, as he is swept into a quest by the wizard Gandalf and a group of dwarves. Their journey involves battles with mythical creatures and the challenge of reclaiming the dwarves’ stolen treasure from a fearsome dragon. Along the way, Bilbo discovers courage and cleverness he never knew he had.
Read More
Format: Hardback
$3200
Elsewhere:
$3499
OVERNIGHT NZ-WIDE DELIVERY

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love epic quests filled with adventure and magical creatures. It delivers a world of fantasy where a humble hero embarks on a journey of courage and discovery, encountering dwarves, wizards, and dragons. Ideal for those who appreciate rich storytelling and imaginative worlds.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

The Hobbit

Special collector’s film tie-in hardback of the best-selling classic, featuring the complete story with a sumptuous cover design inspired by THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY and brand new reproductions of all the drawings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien.

The Classic Bestselling Fantasy Novel

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Special collector’s film tie-in hardback of the best-selling classic, featuring the complete story with a sumptuous cover design inspired by The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and brand new reproductions of all the drawings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey ‘there and back again’. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon…

The prelude to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies since its publication in 1937, establishing itself as one of the most beloved and influential books of the twentieth century.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien is often praised for its beloved characters and captivating world, described as a masterful fantasy adventure. Reviewers highlight the exciting journey filled with dwarves, elves, and goblins, building to an unforgettable climax. It is frequently hailed as a flawless saga and a much-adored classic in English literature.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007487301

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 November 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Edition: Special Collector’s edition

Illustration: 8 b/w illus, (2 x red & black maps)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 560g

Pages: 320

Collections

Fantasy Featured Fiction General Fiction High Fantasy In-Stock Fiction Books J. R. R. Tolkien Literary Fiction Most Popular Books of All Time New Release Fiction New Zealand's Best Selling Books Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

Also by J. R. R. Tolkien

View all

More from Sci-Fi & Fantasy

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.