Hobbit -the-

Informationen zum Autor J.R.R. TOLKIEN (1892-1973) is the creator of Middle-earth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. Klappentext This beautiful gift edition of The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien's classic prelude to his Lord of the Rings trilogy, features cover art, illustrations, and watercolor paintings by the artist Alan Lee. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum. Written for J.R.R. Tolkien's own children, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies worldwide and established itself as a modern classic.

Product details

• Authors: j r r lee Tolkien, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien
• Assisted by: Alan Lee (Illustration), John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (Illustration)
• Publisher: External catalogues US
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 12 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.09.1997
• EAN: 9780395873465
• ISBN: 978-0-395-87346-5
• Dimensions: 198 mm x 255 mm x 28 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Fiction > Science fiction, fantasy; Fiction - Fantasy, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / General