The Hobbit
The Hobbit by J R R Tolkien is a special illustrated edition published by HarperCollins Publishers on September 19, 2023. This edition features the complete text printed in two colors and includes over 50 illustrations, sketches, drawings, and maps created by Tolkien himself. The story follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who enjoys a quiet life until he is unexpectedly drawn into an adventurous quest alongside the wizard Gandalf and a group of thirteen dwarves, aiming to reclaim treasure from the fearsome dragon Smaug.
Readers will discover a richly illustrated journey that enhances the narrative of Bilbo’s adventure “there and back again.” This edition not only presents the beloved classic but also showcases Tolkien’s artistic vision, offering a comprehensive view of his creative process. The book delves into themes of fantasy and adventure, featuring elements such as dragons and mythical creatures, making it a captivating addition for fans of literary classics and epic tales. With 432 pages, this enhanced edition invites readers to experience the enchanting world of Middle-earth through both text and art.
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Venture “there and back again” with this special enhanced 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, and the complete text printed in two colors.
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 color 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, colored 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.’
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