The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition

Give this beautiful gift edition of J. R. R. Tolkien's enchanting tale, The Hobbit. , fully illustrated by artist Jemima Catlin. In The Hobbit. , 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 a 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.