Colour illustrations for the first edition of the hobbit. First printing in very good condition with a good plus unclipped dust jacket protected by a mylar brodart. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. Whisked away from his comfortable unambitious life in his hobbit hole in bag end by gandalf the wizard and a company of dwarves, bilbo baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoarde of smaug the magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Tolkien an illustrated edition 1977 first edition mint the hobbit by j. It allowed me to see the world of tolkien in a way that no movie can ever do. Deluxe hardcover with illustrated acetate overlay jacket. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The hobbit or there and back again 0810910608 by j. Jemima catlin, a freelance illustrator from dorchester, england, has provided charming, fullcolor artwork for this new edition of the hobbit which, according to the publisherr is the first new illustrated edition since alan lees iconic illustrations appeared in 1997. Tolkiens books, so i knew the story and was really excited about the. The hobbit feels hard to recommend, but easy to love.
Lin carter drawings in black and white and in color illustrate the world of the hobbit. The hobbit, sixtieth anniversary edition, illustrated by alan. The rankin and bass illustrated hobbit was my favorite book as a child. Coffeetablesized book is unique in that there is a clear plastic overlay as part of the books slipcover construction. Beautifullyillustrated, first edition 1977 from new york publisher, harry n. This beautifully illustrated 60th anniversary edition of the hobbit is a great modern classic and prelude to the lord of the rings.
Lynch, gray morrow, minor nishide, carol ann robson, walter simonson, and charles vess. Giveaway of new illustrated edition of the hobbit geekdad. The hobbit or there and back again hardcover october 1, 1977. The hobbit alan lee illustrated edition free pdf, djvu. Beautifully illustrated, first edition 1977 from new york publisher, harry n. This is considered to be one of the best fantasy books ever written. If you can deal with its im a used book flaws, youll have a. It features over 200 pages of the complete original text along with fantastic illustrations. Tolkien an illustrated edition 1977 first edition mint. The hobbit is a far easier read than lotr and a child can make short work of it, but it is by no means exclusively a childrens book. Abrams, of the hobbit, with artwork taken from the animated film by arthur rankin, jr. This a beautiful illustrated edition of the hobbit, released in 20. The very first printing had no color illustrations within the book itself, but.
It has been reprinted several times, as recently as 2008. The hobbit j r r tolkien david wenzel 1990 illustrated comic paperback book. The hobbit is a timeless classic, which is a tale of bilbo baggins, the wizard gandalf, gollum, and the spectacular world of middleearth recounts of the adventures of a reluctant hero, a powerful and dangerous ring, and the cruel dragon smaug the magnificent. I dont have the book just the jrrt illustrated edition but lees version is very atmospheric. Jrr tolkien the lord of the rings 1995 quality pb book club edition, 1st thus. It doesnt come with a dust jacket, the picture on the front and back cover is expertly presseddyed onto what feels like a clothlike covering on the book.
The hobbit the desolation of smaug my antipathy for this movie is pretty well documented. The hobbit, sixtieth anniversary edition, illustrated by. The hobbit comics adapted by chuck dixon and illustrated. Get the best deal for illustrated books the hobbit from the largest online selection at. Tolkien reads and sings his the hobbit and the fellowship of the ring 1975 j. The hobbit comics adapted by chuck dixon and illustrated by. The map of tolkiens hobbit is another gorgeous companion to the book that any hobbitlover would. R tolkien 50 anniversary edition hardcover in gold the hobbit j. Tolkien books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Some wear issues, but in very good shape for its age. Still in its original paper jacket when originally purchased. Illustrated by lester adams, robert jones, tsuguyuki kubo, john s. Tolkien illustrated j for sale antiquarian collectible books.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aug 21, 2017 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the publication of the hobbit, a sumptuous full colour art book containing the complete collection of more than 100 hobbit sketches, drawings, paintings and. Jun, 2012 alan lee, who was one of the concept artists for the lotr films, got the job because of illustrations hed already done for tolkien editions, including the hobbit. Tolkien 1977 abrams film tiein edition reset harry n. Tolkiens enchanting tale, fully illustrated by jemima catlin. Tolkien and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. Packed with exclusive behindthescenes photographs, this official illustrated guide tells the detailed story of the making of the highly anticipated new film the hobbit. Hobbit the or there and back again an illustrated edition j r r tolkein. Vintage illustrations for tolkiens the hobbit from around. The hobbit is a 1977 japaneseamerican animated musical television special created by rankinbass, a studio known for their holiday specials, and animated by topcraft, a precursor to studio ghibli. Lynch, gray morrow, minoru nishida, carol ann robson, walter simonson, and charles vess, this fullfledged picture book version contains the complete original text of tolkiens great classic the hobbit, the. Full of amazing illustrations that are taken from the original animated version of the movie also from 1977. Illustrations by lester abrams et al, from the 1977 rankinbass productions, inc.
Respectable, comfortloving bilbo baggins has no use for adventuresuntil gandalf the wizard volunteers him to lead a dragondefying, crosscountry treasure hunt. When he was sent galley proofs of a new edition, tolkien was surprised to find the sample text. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Just as they did with rudolph and the last unicorn, rankin and bass imbue the hobbit with the simplicity of a storybook. Find great deals on ebay for rankin bass the hobbit. Hobbit an illustrated edition hc 1977 comic books mycomicshop. This is the 1977 version with lots of illustrations.
See more ideas about the hobbit, the hobbit 1977 and tolkien. Tolkiens classic book about the hobbit bilbo baggins and his. Please examine and inspect photos carefully before purchasing. Bilbo baggins enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling farther than the pantry of his hobbithole in bag end.
Alan lee, who was one of the concept artists for the lotr films, got the job because of illustrations hed already done for tolkien editions, including the hobbit. The cellophane dust jacket with red dragon overlay has a tear, front and back near the spine. Abrams incorporated first printing, illustrated by rankinbass harry n. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Tolkien and over 230 fullcolor illustrations by lester abrams, robert jones, tsuguyuki kubo, john s. Shop the hobbit deluxe edition dvd 1977 at best buy. All orders for new and collectible comics are shipping on time, were buying comics as usual, and we are accepting consignments. In 1965, artist ryuichi terashima illustrated a japanese edition of the hobbit, notable not only for its delicate line drawings but also for the exquisite production of the book itself, which mirrors the sensibility of terashimas art with lavish paper and luxury binding.
It was published on 21 september 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the carnegie medal and awarded a prize from the new york herald tribune for best juvenile fiction. The hobbit, or there and back again is a childrens fantasy novel by english author j. Illustrations by the original hobbit cartoons illustrators. The hobbit or there and back 1977 hardcover english j. Tolkien, and was first broadcast on nbc in the united states on sunday, november 27, 1977. Does the 1977 animated television adaptation of the hobbit like its title. Tolkiens the hobbit or there and back again deluxe edition 1978. This hardbound gift edition features vivid color illustrations throughout the text.
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the publication of the hobbit, a sumptuous full colour art book containing the complete collection of more. Lynch, gray morrow, minoru nishida, carol ann robson, walter simonson, and charles vess, this fullfledged picture book version contains the complete original text of tolkiens great classic the hobbit, the precursor to the lord of the rings trilogy. Tolkien, and was first broadcast on nbc in the united states on sunday. This is the 1977 collectible edition of the hobbit. Good copy for children to introduce them to tolkiens magical world. The hobbit is one of my favorite books and the illustrations, whether big or small, add even more character and charm to the story.
An illustrated edition of the enchanting prequel to the lord of the rings, the hobbitthe classic fantasy that inspired peter jacksons major motion picture trilogyin a newly expanded edition. The hobbit was so successful in 1937 that tolkien was asked to write a sequel and so was born the lord of the rings. Please see pictures for condition as they are part of description. Coffeetablesized book is unique in that there is a clear plastic overlay as part of the book s slipcover construction. The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in childrens literature. Oct 29, 2009 buy the hobbit illustrated edition by tolkien, j. I dont have the book just the jrrtillustrated edition but lees version is very atmospheric. This new ebook edition is illustrated throughout in gorgeous watercolour and delicate pencil by alan lee, the oscarwinning conceptual designer on peter jacksons films, the hobbit. This book was written in 1937 and even today it is a best seller all over the world. The hobbit comics adapted by chuck dixon and illustrated by david wenzel. Tolkien the hobbit an illustrated edition publisher. An illustrated edition of the enchanting prequel to the lord of the rings, the hobbit the classic fantasy that inspired peter jacksons major motion picture trilogyin a newly expanded edition. This is a first edition of the illustrated book to accompany the movie. The film is an adaptation of the 1937 book of the same name by j.
Abrams, and the hobbit an illustrated edition by j. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or additional photo requests. In 1989 the hobbit was adapted in a three issue comic book series, published by eclipse comics. The homecoming of beorhtnoth, beorhthelms son 1975 the father christmas letters 1976 also appeared as. When thorin oakenshield and his band of dwarves embark upon a dangerous quest to reclaim the hoard of gold stolen from them by the evil dragon smaug, gandalf the wizard suggests an unlikely. The story was adapted from the original by chuck dixon, and illustrated by david t. Voices boom as a fathers reading would at a childs bedside, and the animation is drawn with minutiae and grandeur in the style of an illustrated legend. The set includes gnomes by wil huygen, published in 1977 by harry n. The hobbit 1977 directed by jules bass, arthur rankin. Tolkien 18921973 is the creator of middleearth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion. May 22, 2017 this a beautiful illustrated edition of the hobbit, released in 20.
New hobbit lord of the rings trilogy tolkien box sealed deluxe leather feel set. Tolkien illustrated by alan lee 1997 hcdj lord of the rings. Tolkien reads and sings his the lord of the rings 1975 tree and leaf. This book was given to me as a child and has been in my family since 1979. The hobbit jemima catlin illustrations bookcravings. If this video was useful to you and you want to buy this copy, please consider using my amazon affiliate links. Long before peter jackson made a feature film, the visual interpretation of tolkiens classic tale was done by rankinbass productions. Inspired by tolkiens work to pursue his chosen path as an artist of the mythic and fantastic, he has illustrated a wide range of books including faeries, the mabinogion, castles, merlin dreams, the centenary edition of the lord of the rings, and the hobbit. There is writing inside the cover and the is no slip cover included.
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