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The Hobbit [Paperback]

J. R. R. Tolkien (Author)
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Release Date: 30 Aug 2012

The classic bestseller behind this year’s 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 Jackson’s THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY and drawings and 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, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey ‘there and back again’. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and 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 and influential books of the twentieth century.

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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins; Film tie-in edition edition (30 Aug 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007487282
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007487288
  • Product Dimensions: 20 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (708 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 7 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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‘One of the best loved characters in English fiction… a marvellous fantasy adventure’
Daily Mail

‘Finely written saga of dwarves and elves, fearsome goblins and trolls… an exciting epic of travel, magical adventure, working up to a devastating climax’
The Observer

‘A flawless masterpiece’
The Times

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The most successful of all Tolkien titles, The Hobbit has been translated into over 30 languages, with estimated sales of nearly 100 million copies. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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134 of 149 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated 5 Jan 2002
By rachellaird@hotmail.com
Format:Hardcover
I decided to invest in this classic but I wasn't sure which edition to buy; the boxed set or the one book. I love hardback books, especially slightly oversized and I'm glad I decided to buy this one. The dust cover advertises the beautiful illustrations inside. It also has embossed gold foil writing and at the top and bottom the foil backed Runes. The bottle green hardback is gold embossed on the spine, and depicts in gold the Smaug (dragon) on the front. Inside you will find at the front Thror's map and at the back a map of Wilderland, to guide you through the journey of the heroes, whilst reading the book.

The pages are generously sized, clear and beautifully illustrated with Alan Lee's drawings in pencil and full colour throughout (I wish it had the old tissue paper covering the illustrations of bygone days!). There is also a Lord of the Rings edition in the same format. It is beneficial to read the Hobbit before the Lord of the Rings.

The Hobbit describes the adventures of a friendly, roughly 3 foot 6 hobbit called Bilbo. He is volunteered into an adventure beyond the scope of most hobbit's lives by a kindly old family friend, Gandalf the wizard. His journey is also initiated and accompanied by fourteen dwarves. Bilbo's contract is to steal the treasure back for the dwarves, stolen and held by Smaug the Magnificent. Smaug is a large and very perilous dragon. Bilbo even surprises himself by becoming a hero, despite his slight size. This is an enchanting book; Tolkien has a rare gift in creating books which capture the imagination of any age. It is beautifully written, comical, imagination stretching but with the skillfulness of convincing the reader that the story is factual and passing over a great empathy, tugging at the reader's heartstrings over the adventure's endearing characters. A must read book.

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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, easy listening 2 Mar 2004
By P. Dorrington
Format:Audio CD
First off, I have to admit I found the studio production of this CD a little dated - but then, you have to consider when it was recorded.

But get past the rather naff production and you have a genuinely entertaining and enjoyable delivery. The compilation faces 2 challenges - it's never going to live up to your imagination when you read the book and it can't match the visual impact of the recent Lord of the Rings films. No matter how you slice it, you are at first going to be a little disappointed *BUT* stick with it - it grows on you.

The narrative is skillfully delivered, the script a well thought out adaptation and finally, there are going to be those occassions when you just want to listen to a great story.

I would recommend this, but not for those people who want the immediate impact of the film, or who have the time and inclination to read the book

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully good fun! 6 Oct 2010
By Prokopton
Format:Audio CD
Very clever 60s dramatization of Tolkien's "Hobbit". The production sensibility is really good fun, with a smart use of improv to give the impression of bustle, plenty of commitment from the actors, and the right 'feel' for this story's combination of northern adventurousness with common-sense bagginsitude.

Special recommend for David Cain's excellent music. If Solage had a holiday home in Greenland, this would be what he composed there.

Only slightly sour note for me is Heron Carvic's Gandalf, who's played in a way that could school Carroll's Humpty Dumpty in smugness. (I remember listening to this with a friend who loved Hordern as Gandalf; at the first sound of Carvic -- "I am Gund-ULLV..." -- he burst out, "No you're not!") But you get used to him, and Thorin Oakenshield, played by a great actor, John Justin, who also played Han Pritcher in the BBC's "Foundation Trilogy" adaptation, more than makes up for him with his vigorous hauteur and bombast.

Great fun to curl up with, this. If for no other reason, get it to hear that immortally bitchy Elf-king line: "Bilbo Baggins, you are more worthy to wear that coat of mail than many who have looked more comely in it."
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5.0 out of 5 stars Book vs Movie 2012
Very good book and a good read for all ages. Movie did the first part justice 2012 with added bits in but was rather hard to follow but overall a good movie and a good read.
Published 3 hours ago by Fraser James Lindsay
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
Fantastically enthralling read which gives an insight on how middle earth was born in the mind of Tolkien. A must for any fantasy fan young and old.
Published 5 hours ago by Bonnie
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Went to see the film before reading this book and I have to say, the film doesn't do it justice. Fantastic book and I honestly couldn't put it down. Read more
Published 8 hours ago by sar
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic book, enjoyable for children and adults
I read this as a child, and just reread it as an adult (having seen the film). The story is of an 'epic' journey, but is actually quite a short book for how much happens. Read more
Published 12 hours ago by Jude the Obscure
5.0 out of 5 stars The hobbit
Great book finished it in a day I would tell a friend I read it because of the movie I wanted to find out what happened next
Published 13 hours ago by Mary McHale
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
A great book that I got hooked to very easily. Excellent! If you have ever read Eragon or Lords if the rings you will like this book to.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Hobbit's Holiday
Cracking book!
I enjoyed reading it again very much!
Nice one J R R! That man could certainly weave a great story!
Published 15 hours ago by B. K. Fyfe
4.0 out of 5 stars A Flavour of Tolkien
Several years ago I tried to read "The Hobbit" but could not get into it. Having since enjoyed the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, I decided to give it another try... Read more
Published 16 hours ago by Fred
5.0 out of 5 stars The joint.
This book is Brilliantly written ,full of adventure for the imagination.Would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good long read.
Published 22 hours ago by Elaine Suzanne Porter
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I bought this book after watching the film as I had to find out what happened!! Brilliant read well worth the money!!
Published 23 hours ago by Laura Johnson
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