The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition

Brief Description:
Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to take part in an adventure from which he may never return.

Publisher Marketing:

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.

Contributor Bio:Tolkien, J R R

J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) 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. His books have been translated into over sixty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.