To celebrate The Hobbit's 75th anniversary of publication a pocket-sized hardback of J.R.R. Tolkien's timeless classic perfect for little Hobbits everywhere. 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 & 75 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. Now for the first time the classic hardback edition is available in a one-off special pocket-sized edition. Featuring the distinctive cover illustration painted by Tolkien himself plus his own drawings in the book this edition will be the perfect gift for little Hobbits everywhere!