The Hobbit: Or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, Michael Hague This edition of the enchanting prelude to the Lord of the Rings trilogy features cover art rendered by Tolkien himself. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit." So begins one of the most beloved and delightful tales in the English language. Set in the imaginary world of Middle-earth, at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale, The Hobbit is one of literatures most enduring and well-loved novels. This beautiful hardcover features cover art by J.R.R. Tolkien.Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon.Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum.Written for J.R.R. Tolkiens own children, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies worldwide and established itself as a modern classic. Author Biography J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) was the creator of Middle-earth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. Review "One of the most freshly original and delightfully imaginative books for children that have appeared in many a long day... The Hobbit is a glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irrestible... 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 -- Review Quote "Warm and dusky colors predominate in the handsome full-color scenes--forty-eight in all, including five lavish spreads--that embellish this edition, which is also beautifully designed." Booklist, ALA Description for Bookstore Houghton Mifflin Harcourt paperback ISBN Details ISBN0547953836 Author Michael Hague Short Title HOBBIT Language English ISBN-10 0547953836 ISBN-13 9780547953830 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 741.5 Residence ENK Birth 1892 Death 1973 Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-09-18 Imprint Clarion Books Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2012-09-18 NZ Release Date 2012-09-18 US Release Date 2012-09-18 UK Release Date 2012-09-18 Series Lord of the Rings Subtitle Or There and Back Again Pages 384 Publisher Clarion Books Illustrator Michael Hague Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Audience Teenage / Young adult Imprint US Clarion Books Publisher US HarperCollins Audience Age 12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44898554;

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