The Hobbit

Name: The Hobbit
Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
SKU: 9780007497904
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By J. R. R. Tolkien

4.29

( 4,224,909 ratings, 78,364 reviews)

Summary

In The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, a reluctant hobbit named Bilbo Baggins embarks on an unexpected adventure with a group of dwarves seeking to reclaim their mountain home from a fierce dragon named Smaug. Along the journey, Bilbo discovers not just breathtaking landscapes and mythical creatures but also his own courage and cleverness. This enchanting tale sets the stage for epic adventures in Tolkien's later works.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you love epic quests filled with magic, adventure, and memorable characters. This classic tale of a reluctant hero embarking on a journey through a rich, fantastical world is perfect for fans of imaginative storytelling and timeless adventures.

The Hobbit

The first new illustrated edition of The Hobbit for more than 15 years contains 150 brand new colour illustrations. Artist Jemima Catlin’s charming and lively interpretation brings Tolkien’s beloved characters to life in a way that will entice and entertain a new generation of readers.

The Classic Bestselling Fantasy Novel

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The first new illustrated edition of The Hobbit for more than 15 years contains 150 brand new colour illustrations. Artist Jemima Catlin’s charming and lively interpretation brings Tolkien’s beloved characters to life in a way that will entice and entertain a new generation of readers.

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable and quiet life. His contentment is disturbed one day when the wizard, Gandalf, and the dwarves arrive to take him away on an adventure.

Smaug certainly looked fast asleep when Bilbo peeped once more from the entrance. He was just about to step out onto the floor when he caught a sudden thin ray of red from under the drooping lid of Smaug’s left eye. He was only pretending to sleep! He was watching the tunnel entrance!

Whisked from his comfortable hobbit-hole by Gandalf the wizard and a band of dwarves, Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon…

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The Hobbit is praised for creating a unique and enchanting world, earning a place alongside classics like Alice in Wonderland and The Wind in the Willows. It features beloved characters and is celebrated as a remarkable fantasy adventure. The novel is noted for its finely crafted saga involving dwarves, elves, goblins, and trolls, culminating in an exhilarating and dramatic climax.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007497904

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 September 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Illustration: 200 col illus

Contributors:

Illustrated by Jemima Catlin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 179.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 1210g

Pages: 384

Collections

Fantasy Fiction General Fiction J. R. R. Tolkien J.R.R. Tolkien 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. Jemima Catlin (born in 1986) grew up in Dorset and developed a passion for drawing at an early age. She graduated from the Arts University College at Bournemouth with a Foundation Degree in Visual Communication and then went on to complete a BA Honours Degree in Illustration in 2010. After leaving university she became a freelance illustrator, working on some personal projects and undertaking several commissions before embarking on the exciting journey of illustrating The Hobbit.