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The Hobbit: Graphic Novel [Paperback]

J. R. R. Tolkien , David Wenzel
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Product details

  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Harper; Graphic novel ed edition (7 Aug 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0261102664
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007611621
  • Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 16.2 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A brand new revised edition of the best-selling graphic novel based on the enchanting prelude to The Lord of the Rings.

First published in 1990, David Wenzel’s comic book adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit was an immediate success and has become one of the best-loved graphic novels of the last 20 years.

The Hobbit is the story of Bilbo Baggins, a quiet and contented hobbit whose life is turned upside down when he joins the wizard Gandalf and thirteen dwarves on their quest to reclaim their stolen treasure. It is a journey fraught with danger – and in the end it is Bilbo alone who must face the guardian of this treasure, the most-dreaded dragon, Smaug.

Illustrated and hand painted in full colour throughout, and accompanied by the carefully abridged text of the original novel, this handsome authorised edition will introduce new generations to a magical masterpiece – and be treasured by Hobbit fans of all ages, everywhere.

This new edition has been completely re-scanned from the original paintings to achieve more accurate and vibrant colours of any edition, with David Wenzel revisiting the work to provide sensitive improvements and additions to the original edition. The book includes a magnificent and completely new cover design by Wenzel himself.

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irst published over 50 years ago, J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' has become one of the best-loved books of all time. Now Tolkien's fantasy classic has been adapted into a fully painted graphic novel.

'The Hobbit' is the story of Bilbo Baggins…a quiet and contented hobbit whose life is turned upside down when he joins the wizard Gandalf and thirteen dwarves on their quest to reclaim the dwarves' stolen treasure. It is a journey fraught with danger – and in the end it is Bilbo alone who must face the guardian of this treasure, the most-dreaded dragon Smaug.

Illustrated in full colour throughout, and accompanied by the carefully abridged text of the original novel, this handsome authorised edition will introduce new generations to a magical masterpiece – and be treasured by Hobbit fans of all ages, everywhere.


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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is one of the best illustrated and best written graphic novels I have read. It is a fabulous read, hard to put down once you start reading.
It is a great re-write of the original Hobbit book. Brilliant!
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By "iqy"
Format:Paperback
I bought this book for my younger brother, aged 11, to introduce him to the earlier work of Tolkien. On first impressions he thought the book was oversized but was won over by the excellent artistic imagination of the illustrator. It brought the whole novel to life. He managed to pick it up and read through it at such pace, which proved his enjoyment in reading it all. The book is an abridged version but from what I know, it seems to have stayed true to the original novel. Now he's finished, I think it's my turn to enjoy The Hobbit all over again......
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this for my 7 yr old grandson, who had expressed interest in The Lord of the Rings. Initially I bought him the ordinary illustrated paperback, but he was a bit daunted by it.

My daughter in law informed me that the morning it arrived, he started reading before breakfast, was dragged away from it to go to school, and finished it on return.

My hope is that he now progresses to the other version I bought him - but at least he has an idea of Tolkien, and was gripped by the story.
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Great version
This is a fabulous version. Beautifully illustrated. I started reading the original version to my seven year old son who was enjoying it, but as he says, "Only a little bit". Read more
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I bought this book to share with my 10 year old son as an introduction for both of us to the world of The Hobbit as my partner has many times told us we need to read it. Read more
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great intro to The Hobbit
Our 9 year old loved it, caught her reading it under the bed covers. At school the class were to write about 'The Hobbit' , no problem at all with this book, top marks. Read more
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best hobbit read
THIS IS THE BEST HOBBIT BOOK IVE READ ITS IN PICTURES SO YOU DONT HAVE TO READ THE 400 PAGE NOVEL BUY THIS BOOK
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Lovely Introduction to a great Story
I bought this to share with my 6 year old daughter. I am a great fan of Tolkien and have read everything in the middle earth sagas a great many times. Read more
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