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ISBN
0395071224
EAN
9780395071229
Publication Name
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Type
Hardback
Release Title
The Hobbit: Or There and Back Again (Lord of the Rings)
Artist
Tolkien, J R R
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0395071224
ISBN-13
9780395071229
eBay Product ID (ePID)
118848

Product Key Features

Book Title
Hobbit
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Fantasy / General, Art, Fantasy & Magic, Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations, General
Publication Year
1938
Illustrator
Yes, Hague, Michael
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
Author
J.R.R. Tolkien
Book Series
The Lord of the Rings Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
11.3 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
67-029221
Reviews
"It is written with a quiet humor and the logical detail in which children take delight." Horn Book Guide, "Warm and dusky colors predominate in the handsome full-color scenes--forty-eight in all, including five lavish spreads--that embellish this edition, which is also beautifully designed." Booklist, ALA, "Warm and dusky colors predominate in the handsome full-color scenes--forty-eight in all, including five lavish spreads--that embellish this edition, which is also beautifully designed." Booklist, ALA --
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
823.912
Synopsis
In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit. So begins one of the most beloved and delightful tales in the English language. Set in the imaginary world of Middle-earth, at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is one of literature's most enduring and well-loved novels. Presented here in the standard hardcover edition using the author's original jacket design. 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 Tolkien's own children, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies worldwide and established itself as a modern classic., The timeless classic presented in the standard hardcover edition using the author's original jacket design. J.R.R. Tolkien's own description for the original edition: "If you care for journeys there and back, out of the comfortable Western world, over the edge of the Wild, and home again, and can take an interest in a humble hero (blessed with a little wisdom and a little courage and considerable good luck), here is a record of such a journey and such a traveler. The period is the ancient time between the age of Faerie and the dominion of men, when the famous forest of Mirkwood was still standing, and the mountains were full of danger. In following the path of this humble adventurer, you will learn by the way (as he did) -- if you do not already know all about these things -- much about trolls, goblins, dwarves, and elves, and get some glimpses into the history and politics of a neglected but important period. For Mr. Bilbo Baggins visited various notable persons; conversed with the dragon, Smaug the Magnificent; and was present, rather unwillingly, at the Battle of the Five Armies. This is all the more remarkable, since he was a hobbit. Hobbits have hitherto been passed over in history and legend, perhaps because they as a rule preferred comfort to excitement. But this account, based on his personal memoirs, of the one exciting year in the otherwise quiet life of Mr. Baggins will give you a fair idea of the estimable people now (it is said) becoming rather rare. They do not like noise.", "In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit." So begins one of the most beloved and delightful tales in the English language. Set in the imaginary world of Middle-earth, at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit is one of literature's most enduring and well-loved novels. Presented here in the standard hardcover edition using the author's original jacket design. 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 Tolkien's own children, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies worldwide and established itself as a modern classic., "In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit." So begins one of the most beloved and delightful tales in the English language. Set in the imaginary world of Middle-earth, at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale, The Hobbit is one of literature's most enduring and well-loved novels. Presented in the standard hardcover edition using the author's original jacket design.
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  • by 3RcHHG00SMi@Deleted
    18 Dec, 2015Most favourable review

    A classic

    This edition has the original cover design and line drawings by the Author. It does not contain the color illustrations. If you want an authentic Hobbit as intended by Tolkein, you want tnis edition, or the larger edition with the green cover which also contains his color illustrations.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: innersleeve-1

  • by ela5158
    19 Sep, 2022

    The Hobbit

    It had been 50+ years since I first read Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and love every physical aspect of this book which appears newly printed. I don’t find a print date, only list of copyrights from original in 1937. The dust cover in vivid green, blue & white is appealing. I particularly appreciate Tolkien’s original maps in front & back of book along several draws throughout the book. But it is the STORY which sweeps me along. This is a book to take a place of honor on my bookshelves, as I cannot afford one from the original 1937 printing

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: homedelicousa

  • by hoojac5
    30 Aug, 2022

    Great Literature. Great Book

    This is a replacement for a copy I've had since I was in high school that my adult daughter wanted. I don't even know how many times I've read this. It is an annual event.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: tomn062999

  • by tshiela2012
    26 Mar, 2018

    ONE OF THE BEST OF ALL TIME

    HAVING A MARVELOUS BEGINNING, WHICH IS COMPELLING IN ITS OWN RIGHT, THROUGH THE AMAZING AMAZING JOURNEY OF A PIPSQUEAK-MILQUETOAST ENTITY KNOWN AS "THE HOBBIT." THERE ARE SO MANY WONDERFUL ENDEARING CREATURES AND CRITTERS DURING THE COURSE OF THIS JOLLY-GOOD WONDERMENT OF WORDS! TAKE YOUR PRECIOUS TIME TO BREATHE IN EACH AND EVERY SENTENCE USED IN THIS BEAUTIFUL ARRAY AND DISPLAY OF ONE OF THE TRULY GREAT ONES.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: newyorq

  • by kathmcmu-0
    16 Dec, 2020

    It IS The Hobbit after all

    I love this Edition it has Tolkien's Art Work and well, it's The Hobbit

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: bestbates

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