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The Hobbit

Illustrated by the Author
By J. R. R. Tolkien
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The Hobbit follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins, a reluctant hobbit who finds himself thrust into an epic adventure with a group of dwarves aiming to reclaim their homeland and treasure from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Along the way, Bilbo encounters a variety of creatures, discovers a magical ring, and learns about courage, friendship, and the complexities of good and evil. This engaging and imaginative tale is set in a richly detailed fantasy world.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy epic adventures filled with magic, mythical creatures, and a journey through a richly imagined world. It weaves a timeless tale of heroism, friendship, and self-discovery that captivates readers with its whimsy and depth. If you're looking for a story where an ordinary character undergoes extraordinary experiences, this could be a delightful read.

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The Hobbit

For the first time ever, a beautiful slipcased edition of the enchanting prelude to The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout with over 50 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien himself, with the complete text printed in two colours and with many bonus features unique to this edition.

Delve into the realm of good versus evil with this well-loved classic.

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For the first time ever, a beautiful slipcased edition of the enchanting prelude to The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout with over 50 sketches, drawings, paintings, and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien himself, with the complete text printed in two colours and with many bonus features unique to this edition.

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…

Written for J.R.R. Tolkien’s own children, The Hobbit was published on 21 September 1937. With a beautiful cover design, a handful of black & white drawings and two maps by the author himself, the book became an instant success and was reprinted shortly afterwards with five colour plates.

Tolkien’s own selection of finished paintings and drawings have become inseparable from his text, adorning editions of The Hobbit for more than 85 years. But the published art has afforded only a glimpse of Tolkien’s creative process, and many additional sketches, coloured drawings, and maps – although exhibited and published elsewhere – have never appeared within the pages of The Hobbit.

In this unique enhanced edition of Tolkien’s enchanting classic tale, the full panoply of his art is reproduced for the first time, presenting more than 50 illustrations to accompany Bilbo Baggins on his adventure ‘there and back again’.

Unique to this edition are two poster-size, fold-out maps revealing all the detail of Thror’s Map and Wilderland, an illustrated 88-page booklet, and a printed art card reproducing Tolkien’s original dustjacket painting.

It is additionally quarterbound, with raised ribs on the spine, stamped in three foils on black cloth boards, and housed in a custom-built clothbound slipcase. The pages are edged in gold and include a ribbon marker.

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The book is celebrated for its significant influence, with praise for its engaging narrative featuring dwarves, elves, goblins, and trolls. Widely regarded as an exciting fantasy adventure, it has captivated readers with its magical journey and climactic moments. It's seen as a must-read in English literature and described as a flawless masterpiece.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008627836

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Edition: Illustrated Deluxe edition

Illustration: 20 b/w, 36 col illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 149.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 1360g

Pages: 384

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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. 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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