The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition

"A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible . . . All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts." - New York Times Book Review A beautiful gift edition of J.R.R. Tolkien''s enchanting tale, fully illustrated by Jemima Catlin. Bilbo Baggins enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling farther 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 to whisk him away on a journey to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. . . >

Product details

• Authors: Jemima Catlin, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
• Assisted by: Jemima Catlin (Illustration)
• Publisher: William Morrow
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.2013
• EAN: 9780544174221
• ISBN: 978-0-544-17422-1
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 235 mm x 31 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Science fiction, fantasy; Science Fiction, Fantasy, Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, United States of America, USA, Anthologies: general, FICTION: Women, FICTION: Fantasy / Epic, FICTION: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, LITERARY COLLECTIONS: American / General, FICTION: Science Fiction / Action & Adventure, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Fantasy / Epic *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Media Tie-In *, FICTION: Animals, Classic fiction: general and literary