Deluxe slipcased hardback edition of The Hobbit, illustrated throughout by acclaimed Tolkien artist, Alan Lee. Features exclusive new paintings and black & white designs appearing for the very first time, together with a removable art card and two foldout maps.Whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in his hobbit-hole in Bag End by Gandalf the wizard and a band of dwarves, Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Although quite reluctant to take part in this quest, Bilbo surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and his skill as a burglar!Now, for the first time since its publication in 1997, this illustrated edition has been revised and expanded, with a number of brand-new paintings and black & white illustrations added by the artist.Readers will be able to follow Bilbo's adventure from Bag End to the Lonely Mountain and back again – while also enjoying 30 full-page colour paintings and 50 pencil drawings and illustrations which accompany this enchanting tale, together with an exclusive new cover design by the artist.This beautifully designed new hardback edition has additionally been enhanced for the first time with sprayed edges, and is housed in a custom-built slipcase stamped in silver foil with designs created exclusively by Alan Lee and which also features a unique hidden artwork. It is accompanied by a removable art card and two foldout maps drawn by J.R.R. Tolkien.
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This deluxe edition of The Hobbit, featuring illustrations by Alan Lee, is highly praised for its beautiful art, high-quality printing, and captivating story. The special edition includes exclusive new paintings, sprayed edges, and a custom slipcase with hidden artwork. It's a perfect read for fans of the classic tale.
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"A very good and nice looking edition, has tremendous illustrations, very clear fonts and high quality paper." — Igor
"This is a great quality edition of a classic." — Sydes
"Excellent book for the young reader!" — Avid R.
Reviews
A balanced collectible edition that somewhat misses the mark
"Well, this one's binding art suffers from the problems of both The Fellowship of the Ring and Two Towers of the same edition; an abstract-ish art piece that borders off-topicness with a questionable colour scheme. Don't get me wrong, The Silmarillion and Return of the King from the same set are gorgeous books and for those alone it is worth acquiring this one to complete the set. It is also useful to have an edition on hand that strikes a good balance between readability and collectibility. Yet, the cover art makes me depressed; it doesn't fit with the joyous journey of Bilbo's adventure which is supposed to be sweet and enchanting."
— G. L. (3/5)
A balanced collectible edition that somewhat misses the mark
"Well, this one's binding art suffers from the problems of both The Fellowship of the Ring and Two Towers of the same edition; an abstract-ish art piece that borders off-topicness with a questionable colour scheme. Don't get me wrong, The Silmarillion and Return of the King from the same set are gorgeous books and for those alone it is worth acquiring this one to complete the set. It is also useful to have an edition on hand that strikes a good balance between readability and collectibility. Yet, the cover art makes me depressed; it doesn't fit with the joyous journey of Bilbo's adventure which is supposed to be sweet and enchanting."
— G. L. (3/5)
Very Readable
"Excellent graphics and well edited story. Suitable for reading alone or to a younger person."
— Terrie (5/5)
Very Readable
"Excellent graphics and well edited story. Suitable for reading alone or to a younger person."
— Terrie (5/5)
Love it
"Great graphics, eill make a forever lasting gift for my grandchildren"
— Truefan1 (5/5)
Love it
"Great graphics, eill make a forever lasting gift for my grandchildren"
— Truefan1 (5/5)
The Hobbit: Most excellent edition
"Enjoy the quality of this product, from paper weight to amazing illustrations. The story is superb and I am sharing it with my children."
— A F. (5/5)
Gorgeous and just as good
"Gorgeous artwork, good slightly simplified retelling of a classic"
— Aziraphale (5/5)
The Hobbit: Most excellent edition
"Enjoy the quality of this product, from paper weight to amazing illustrations. The story is superb and I am sharing it with my children."
— A F. (5/5)
Gorgeous and just as good
"Gorgeous artwork, good slightly simplified retelling of a classic"
— Aziraphale (5/5)
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Published date: Nov 18, 2025
Language: English
Publisher: Harpercollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008779900
Dimensions:
5.866141732" W x
0.905511811" L x
8.976377952" H
‘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
J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 80 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.
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