The Hobbit: A Graphic Novel (Revised and Expanded)

A graphic novel of the enchanting prequel to The Lord of the Rings -- revised and expanded with new art by illustrator David Wenzel, together with previously unpublished sketches and notes.

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 sixty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

Summary

A brand-new revised and expanded hardcover edition of the bestselling graphic novel based on the enchanting prelude to The Lord of the Rings.
J.R.R. Tolkien’s enchanting prelude to The Lord of the Rings is one of the best-loved books of all time. Carefully abridged and beautifully painted, David Wenzel’s graphic novel has become a bestselling classic in its own right.
This new edition also includes additional content from the artist revisiting the original version of The Hobbit Graphic Novel and telling the story of how it came to be. With insights and never-before-seen artwork, David Wenzel reveals a process that will delight lovers of The Hobbit and graphic novels alike.

Product details

• Authors: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
• Assisted by: David Wenzel (Illustration)
• Publisher: William Morrow
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 16.09.2025
• EAN: 9780063447998
• ISBN: 978-0-06-344799-8
• No. of pages: 192
• Subjects: Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire; COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS: Adaptations, FICTION: Fantasy / Epic, FICTION: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, LITERATURE: GENERAL FICTION, LITERATURE: CLASSICS, LITERATURE: SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY, FICTION: Fantasy / Dragons & Mythical Creatures, COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS: Fantasy / General