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R. This very special set unlocks the secret of how Alan creates hisown Middle-earth magic and provides a fascinating insight into theimagination of the man who breathed new life into Tolkien's vision. 71 Balham High Road, Balham, SW12 9AP The same artistic vision, present in his beautiful paintings and drawings, played a major role in the look of the films, and his work received the ultimate accolade with an Academy Award for Best Art Direction on The Return of the King. Call us on: +442033020460 Tolkien's great classic work, The Hobbit, celebrated its 60th year of publication (1937) with a gorgeous illustrated edition by artist Alan Lee, winner of the Kate Greenaway medal for illustration, and creator of the fabulously successful Centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings. It is limited to a worldwide printing of just 3,000 numbered copiesand each copy of The Hobbit Sketchbook has been personallysigned by the artist' J. Sumptuous, oversized hardback edition of the classic adventure, fully illustrated with over 60 watercolour and pencil illustrations by award-winning artist, Alan Lee, Conceptual Designer on Peter Jackson's THE HOBBIT trilogy.
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (September 14, 2011)
- Hardcover: 304 pages
- ISBN-13: 978-0261103306
Reviews
Abbie
Measuring around 18 cm x 24 cm x 3 cm, the pale green cloth-like cover has a subtle touch of gold colouring to the front & spine that mischievously glints in the change of light. Exactly as described here.
rama
As for the subject matter, I do not think my two cents will add or take away anything from the consensus on the greatness of Tolkien's literary megaliths. It contains well over a hundred beautiful colourful illustrations. Great condition as expected.
Djilly L.
’Who could not be lured into the depths by that, especially this extra special hardback edition? 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.
CobWeb
The green cover has gold lettering and the pages come in high quality paper. We’re not disappointed with our choice. I'm guessing most people will be buying for kids but as an adult I still think its lovely to read and keep as well
James
What a shame, as it was purchased as a Christmas gift The illustrations in the Alan Lee version are serious and atmospheric works of art that look like something an Art Museum might have granted rights to the publisher to use. I personally love Lee's style, though there are many who will be biased towards Catlin's lighthearted artwork.
SL
[22 images attached © The Tolkien Estate 1937/1965, Jemima Catlin & HarperCollins/2013] Literally been buzzing for this to arrive all day and it’s better than expected!
Ash
Stunning material, quality of illustration and oh so nostalgic! Why go for this particular edition when the version illustrated by Alan Lee(Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; 114th edition) is the Holy grail against which any illustrated edition of 'The Hobbit' will always be weighed?
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