The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition - by J R R Tolkien & Jemima Catlin (Hardcover)

About the Book

A beautiful gift edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's enchanting tale, fully illustrated by Jemima Catlin. 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 novel.

Book Synopsis

Give this beautiful gift edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's enchanting classic fantasy tale, The Hobbit, fully illustrated by artist Jemima Catlin.

In The Hobbit, the beloved introduction to Middle-earth, 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 an epic journey to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon....

"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."--The New York Times Book Review

• An Unexpected Adventure: Follows the quiet hobbit Bilbo Baggins as he is swept from his comfortable home in the Shire by a company of dwarves on a quest to reclaim their treasure.
• Beloved Characters: Journey alongside the wizard Gandalf, Thorin Oakenshield, and a band of unforgettable dwarves through enchanting and perilous lands.
• A Legendary Dragon: The quest's destination is the lair of Smaug the Magnificent, a fearsome and cunning dragon guarding a vast hoard of gold.
• Stunning Illustrated Edition: Discover this timeless classic anew with beautiful, full-color illustrations by artist Jemima Catlin that bring Tolkien's world to life in a stunning gift edition praised for its heirloom quality.