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The profit from your purchases helps fund the conservation, collection and care of the Bodleian Libraries’ archive of over 12 million printed items and outstanding special collections. 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 and drawings, played a major role in the look of the films, and his work received the ultimate accolade with an Academy Award for Best Art Direction on The Return of the King. Smaug certainly looked fast asleep, when Bilbo peeped once more from the entrance. J. His illustrations for The Hobbit add an extra dimension to that remarkable book, and have long influenced how readers imagine Bilbo Baggins and his world. Sun: 10am-6pm Hardback - New The first new illustrated edition of The Hobbit for more than 15 years contains 150 brand new colour illustrations.
- ISBN-13: 978-0261103306
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (September 14, 2011)
- Hardcover: 304 pages
Reviews
Miss E S Jones
Hard back copy of The Hobbit, pale green fabric cover with gold lettering, llustrated by Jemima Catlin (including a gorgeous illustration on the cover). The images in this edition have more of a cartoonish sort of feel which complement the overall trip-happy vibe in 'The Hobbit'.
CobWeb
From the back cover:‘Bilbo Baggins enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. The illustrations in the Alan Lee version are serious and atmospheric works of art that look like something an Art Museum might have granted rights to the publisher to use.
James
Wow absolutely gorgeous with lots of pictures after every couple of pages. Would recommend I was nearly put off by one of the other reviews which said the item was not as described but that has not been my experience. Literally been buzzing for this to arrive all day and it’s better than expected!
SL
I shall end my review with a side by side pictorial analysis of the versions illustrated by Alan Lee and Jemima Catlin (the last four full page spreads being from the Alan Lee edition). And as she is a voracious reader as well, we wanted to get her an proper copy of the Hobbit that she would be keen to keep with her throughout her life. Bought for my 7 year old daughter.
Djilly L.
’Who could not be lured into the depths by that, especially this extra special hardback edition? This is one of our favourite childhood tales (mine & hubby) so this is the perfect addition to share. The green cover has gold lettering and the pages come in high quality paper. All in all, a great and highly recommendable gift.
Amber Goddard
Stunning material, quality of illustration and oh so nostalgic! What a shame, as it was purchased as a Christmas gift That said, I would rate this edition an overall five star with impeccable binding and print quality.
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