It follows the adventures of bilbo baggins, a hobbit who embarks on an incredible journey. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. Book collection visual library 19372007 here is my evergrowing collection of english versions of the hobbit im sure tolkien would be proud. Notes all impressions are broadly similar and feature thrors map and the map of wilderland on the endpapers. The hobbit was so successful in 1937 that tolkien was asked to write a sequel and so was born the lord of the rings. In the first edition, gollum willingly bets his magic ring on the outcome of the riddle game. Does anyone have any edition that they especially like, any particular cover art or design that gives the book the majesty it deserves. The hobbit enhanced edition kindle edition by tolkien, j. The bagginses had lived in the neighbourhood of the hill for time out of mind, and people considered them very respectable, not only because most of them were rich, but also because they never had any adventures or did anything. The hobbit is a tale of high adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves in search of dragonguarded gold.
For example, the first edition makes a reference to tomatoes, which was altered to pickles by tolkien in the second. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Tolkien 18921973 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. The hobbit, or there and back again an unexpected party. Spark a childs curiosity in the classroom and beyondwith these fun and exciting learning materials starring everyones.
One of my earliest memories is that of my father reading the hobbit to me before bed. While the lord of the rings was targeted at a much older audience, i think that the hobbit appeals more to younger people. I am a huge fan of the great tolkien and have found several gorgeous editions of the lord of the rings, but cannot seem to find one that i really like for the hobbit. Naturally the artwork of the movie trilogy eventually led me back to wondering if ive missed out on some great newer book version, and i ended up buying 2 more. The battle of the five armies is a 2014 epic high fantasy film directed by peter jackson and written by jackson, fran walsh, philippa boyens, and guillermo del toro. The hobbit by j r r tolkien and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This hardcover collectors edition hobbit is very beautiful and a pleasure just to look at on your shelf. This article describes all known printings until the third edition, which appeared in. This hobbit was a very welltodo hobbit, and his name was baggins. The hobbit foyles edition, 1942 1st3th uk foyles 3,000 copies for the childrens book club sold by the bookseller foyles. A very nice example of this collectible illustrated edition of the classic hobbit tale. The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in childrens literature. A major part of my tolkien book collection concentrates upon one single book, namely the hobbit.
Tolkien the hobbit 3rd uk edition 1966 paperback unwin. The first american editions differed significantly from the uk editions by the inclusion of four of tolkiens color plates. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages. The hobbit is a far easier read than lotr and a child can make short work of it, but it is by no means exclusively a childrens book. Tolkien 1966 revised edition reset ballantine books new york pbn. This is the book where it all started from for me and for tolkien in a more worldly way.
Now recognized as a timeless classic, this introduction to the hobbit bilbo baggins, the wizard gandalf, gollum, and the spectacular world of middleearth recounts of the adventures of a reluctant hero, a powerful and dangerous ring, and the cruel dragon smaug the magnificent. Tolkiens the hobbit were published by the houghton mifflin company of boston and new york city. It doesnt come with a dust jacket, the picture on the front and back cover is expertly presseddyed onto what feels like a clothlike covering on the book. The hobbit, by harper collins publishers, the 2nd impression of the 2001 deluxe limited edition, limited to 2500 copies worldwide not stated in the book. For seventy years, curious george has represented the adventurous spirit and curiosityof everyone who loves to learn.
The hobbit illustratedcollector editionthere and back. The book and slipcase are fine, there are no defects. Original green cloth boards with the black dragon and mountains illustration on the cover. The jacket has much paper loss to spine and spine ends. Tolkiens the hobbit inevitably attract the attention and money of both book collectors and fans. Limited editions of the hobbit, signed, numbered, collectable. Tolkien, including first editions and signed copies of the hobbit or there and back again and the lord of the rings trilogy. A very nice example of this collectible illustrated edition of. Tolkien 18921973 was a leading philologist, translator, and fantasy author best known for the hobbit and the lord of the rings.
It was published on 21 september 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the carnegie medal and awarded a prize from the new york herald tribune for best juvenile fiction. John ronald reuel tolkien the hobbit, or there and back. The first american editions of the hobbit were published by houghton mifflin company, boston. T his book has got to be one of the greatest books i have ever read. Collecting the hobbit or there and back again by tolkien, j r r. Tolkien, the hobbit, first edition, 3rd printing with. Bilbo baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home. Ever since, ive had a passion for reading and immersive storytelling. Jrr tolkien the hobbit sellersupplied images abebooks. Tolkien 1973, hardcover, collectors 84 product ratings. The hobbit is the unforgettable story of bilbo, a peaceloving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. The text in this 372page paperback edition is based on. R tolkien that takes place in the fictional world of middle earth, which is the setting of most of the authors works.
There are even pages tolkien created to look like they were from the book of. A reluctant partner in this perilous quest is bilbo baggins, a comfortloving unambitious hobbit, who surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and skill as a burglar. A reluctant partner in this perilous quest is bilbo baggins, a comfortloving unambitious hobbit, who surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and skill as a. The hobbit is one of my favorite books and the illustrations, whether big or small, add even more character and charm to the story. This list contains only complete, printed englishlanguage editions of the hobbit by j.
The hobbit, or there and back again is a childrens fantasy novel by english author j. Jul 18, 20 t his book has got to be one of the greatest books i have ever read. The hobbit gift edition includes a preface excerpted from christopher tolkiens foreword to the 50th anniversary edition of the hobbit. Citation machine helps students and professionals properly credit the information that they use. Cover illustration by barbara remington hammond page ref pp. The jacket has much paper loss to spine and spine ends, tearing and chipping, but otherwise complete with no restoration.
See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of. Buy the hobbit book online at low prices in india the. Early editions of a book as popular and enduring as j. In this description, printing and impression are used interchangeably.
Tolkien the hobbit book pdf 1st edition the hobbit second edition hobbit hobbit second edition value hobbit third edition value first edition the hobbit first edition. Spark a childs curiosity in the classroom and beyondwith these fun and exciting learning materials starring everyones favorite monkey. This deluxe collectors edition of tolkiens modern classic is boxed and bound in. It is the third and final installment in peter jacksons threepart film adaptation based on the novel the hobbit by j.
R download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Tolkiens own children, the hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when it was first published in 1937. Tolkien, the hobbit, first edition, 3rd printing with original jacket. Tolkien 18921973 is the creator of middleearth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion. Original publication in hardcover 9780395071229 by j. This book features the 4 color and 9 black and white illustrations by tolkien, all of which are present and in extremely clean and bright condition. Editions of the hobbit, or there and back again by j. Hobbit, third or 3rd, allen abebooks passion for books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the hobbit enhanced edition. If you are one of the minority who have not read this treasured tale, you must get this book in some form.
It is not for derived or unprinted works such as screenplays, graphic novels, or audio books. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. There and back again very large fold out map of the hobbit and little descriptive book by john howe first edition card covers. Green cloth with title and decorations stamped in gilt onto upper board. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat. Tolkien the hobbit, or there and back again is a fantasy novel by english author j. The hobbit lord of the rings kindle edition by tolkien, j. The book is very good to near fine, scuffing to the spine cloth end, top page green slightly faded.
Color illustrated john howe text by brian sibley binding leans a little when closed. Tolkien and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. Similar in design and format to au1937a, but this is the third edition and also the 16th impression counting from au1937. It is all original 3rd printing jacket no restoration. Tolkien 1973, hardcover, collectors at the best online prices at ebay. The hobbit tells a fantastic story of adventure, danger, friendship, and courage, and serves as a prequel to the even more immersive and epic book series, the lord of the rings. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the hobbit lord of the rings. This is the 50th anniversary edition marking the halfcentury since the publication of the hobbit in september, 1937. The hobbit or there and back again is a fantasy novel written by j. Aug 29, 20 the hobbit is the unforgettable story of bilbo, a peaceloving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure. Some books with third printing characteristics come bound in one of three tan book cloths that differ from those used in the other printings.
His books have been translated into 50 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide show more. First editionthird impression of this special slipcase edition. Because the 83 year old war time paper on this edition is thinner and has distinctive color on the reverse, it would not be possible restore the jacket or swap flaps etc. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.