A brand new revised edition of the best-selling graphic novel based on the enchanting prelude to The Lord of the Rings. First published in 1990 David Wenzel's comic book adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit was an immediate success & has become one of the best-loved graphic novels of the last 20 years. The Hobbit is the story of Bilbo Baggins a quiet & contented hobbit whose life is turned upside down when he joins the wizard Gandalf & thirteen dwarves on their quest to reclaim their stolen treasure. It is a journey fraught with danger
- & in the end it is Bilbo alone who must face the guardian of this treasure the most-dreaded dragon Smaug. Illustrated & hand painted in full colour throughout & accompanied by the carefully abridged text of the original novel this handsome authorised edition will introduce new generations to a magical masterpiece
- & be treasured by Hobbit fans of all ages everywhere. This new edition has been completely re-scanned from the original paintings to achieve more accurate & vibrant colours with David Wenzel revisiting the work to provide sensitive improvements & additions to the original edition. The book

Includes:: a magnificent & completely new cover design by Wenzel himself.



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Sumptuous oversized hardback edition of the classic adventure fully illustrated with over 60 watercolour & pencil illustrations by award-winning artist Alan Lee Conceptual Designer on Peter Jackson's THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY. J.R.R. Tolkien's great classic work The Hobbit celebrated its 60th year of publication (1937) with a gorgeous illustrated edition by artist Alan Lee winner of the Kate Greenaway medal for illustration & creator of the fabulously successful Centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings. Containing 22 full colour illustrations depicting key scenes from this all-time classic (scenes such as Gollum & Bilbo The Wargs Smaug the Dragon & The Battle of the Five Armies) this beautifully designed volume also

Includes:: a wealth of integrated pencil drawings which demonstrate perfectly Alan's genius at work. Alan Lee's work on this book as well as the illustrated Lord of the Rings led to him being approached by Peter Jackson to join the film trilogy as Conceptual Artist. The same artistic vision present in his beautiful paintings & drawings played a major role in the look of the films & his work received the ultimate accolade with an Academy Award for Best Art Direction on The Return of the King.

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Probably the most famous childrens book of modern times -- regularly topping polls for favourite book & now available in a Large Type format to complement The Lord of The Rings Large Type trilogy. Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet & contented life with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf & a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly & enlist his services -- as a burglar -- on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbos life is never to be the same again. The Hobbit became an instant success when it was first published in 1937 & more than 60 years later Tolkiens epic tale of elves dwarves trolls goblins myth magic & adventure with its reluctant hero Bilbo Baggins has lost none of its appeal. ...

The definitive edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's most beloved book sporting a facsimile of his original cover design & complete with colour plates of his own paintings brand new reproductions of all his drawings & colour versions of both maps. Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet & contented life with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf & a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly & enlist his services
- as a burglar
- on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo's life is never to be the same again. Seldom has any book been so widely read & loved as JRR Tolkien's classic tale The Hobbit. Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the world & its hero Bilbo Baggins has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals: Alice Pooh Toad...

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Read the classic edition of Bilbo Baggins' adventures in Middle-earth. Featuring more than 60 colour paintings & pencil drawings by the award-winning artist Alan Lee Conceptual Designer on Peter Jackson's THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable unambitious life rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf & a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey 'there & back again'. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent a large & very dangerous dragon... The prelude to The Lord of the Rings The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies since its publication in 1937 establishing itself as one of the most beloved & influential books of the twentieth century. It is now available in a smart new package & is illustrated throughout in gorgeous watercolour & delicate pencil by Alan Lee Conceptual Artist for Peter Jackson's films THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY & THE HOBBIT: THERE & BACK AGAIN. ...

The classic bestseller behind this year's biggest movie this definitive paperback edition features nine illustrations & two maps drawn by J.R.R. Tolkien & a preface by Christopher Tolkien. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable unambitious life rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf & a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey 'there & back again'. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent a large & very dangerous dragon... The prelude to The Lord of the Rings The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies since its publication in 1937 establishing itself as one of the most beloved & influential books of the twentieth century. ...

The classic bestseller behind this years biggest movie this film tie-in edition features the complete story of Bilbo Baggins adventures in Middle-earth with a striking cover image from Peter Jacksons THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY & drawings & maps by J.R.R. Tolkien. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable unambitious life rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf & a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey there & back again. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent a large & very dangerous dragon... The prelude to The Lord of the Rings The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies since its publication in 1937 establishing itself as one of the most beloved & influential books of the twentieth century. ...

The acclaimed BBC Radio 4 production of J. R. R. Tolkien's famous saga Dwarves elves goblins trolls dragons & wizards
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An enduring Tolkien classic now available for the first time on CD. Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet & contented life with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf & a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly & enlist his services
- as a burglar
- on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo's life is never to be the same again. The Hobbit became an instant success when it was first published in 1937 & more than 60 years later Tolkien's epic tale of elves dwarves trolls goblins myth magic & adventure with its reluctant hero Bilbo Baggins has lost none of its appeal.

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The ultimate celebration of the first Hobbit movie reveals the full creative vision of the art & design teams with more than 1 000 exclusive images & photos including designs & concepts that never made it to the big screen. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Chronicles
- Art & Design is packed with more than 1 000 images of concept artwork photographs & development paintings by the artists working behind the scenes to bring Middle-earth to life each of whom provides detailed & entertaining commentary that reveals the story behind the vision. As a bonus feature unique to this book there is a special fold-out map printed in glow-in-the-dark ink & a three-page fold-out replica of Bilbo's contract. Compiled by Weta Workshop senior concept designer Daniel Falconer this is the first in a series of lavish hardback books written & designed by the award-winning team at Weta who are working closely with the production team to guarantee that these books will be bursting with insider information & stunning visual imagery.
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