Exclusive to this Enhanced version of the eBook are new high-resolution colour images of all of Tolkien’s illustrations for the book, many of which are also included in their earlier black-and-white versions, which can be revealed by a simple swipe of the screen. A Foreword by Christopher Tolkien examines the writing of the book, complete with illustrations including manuscript pages and unused … and unused drawings. Finally, the Enhanced eBook includes some recently discovered audio recordings of J.R.R. Tolkien reading excerpts from The Hobbit, including the dwarves’ party song, the account of their capture by the three trolls, and Bilbo Baggins’s terrifying encounter with the hideous Gollum.
Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home. Then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services—as a burglar—on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo’s life is never to be the same again.
The Hobbit was an instant success when it was first published in 1937, and 75 years later Tolkien’s epic tale of hobbits, elves, dwarves, goblins, myth, magic and adventure has lost none of its appeal.
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Such a fun fantasy adventure book. With everything from dragons, Elves, Dwarves, Goblins, Wizards, and Hobbits (small human looking people with hairy feet). Not quite as dark or as grand as it’s sequel, The Lord of the Rings, but still worth a read. If you’re a fan of sword & sorcery stories, then you owe it to yourself to read this. It’s good …
I grew up on this book and I’ve read it a total of 14 times. I don’t know how many times you will want to read it, but do so. It’s a book everyone should know. Everything I know of fantasy stories started right here.
Loved this book
Great writer
I love The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series. Although not necessarily an “easy” read, totally worth the journey!
Best book in the history of literature
I’ve read this book four times. Each time I loved it.
One of my favorite books. A classic that started as a story for Tolkien’s children, we are fortunate that he shared it with the world.
Great book! Highly recommended! Also love Lord of the Rings, never read any of his other books.
This is one of the very best books that I have ever read. I read it 5 times.
The classic fantasy. An introduction to Tolkein’s Middle Earth that is captivating on it’s own
I am a Tolkien fan!
A classic of the genre and of literature in general. This lighthearted romp through Middle Earth will have you smiling, laughing, and rooting for Bilbo and his band of dwarves.
I really loved reading this book. It’s much, much better than the movies.
I could not read this book. It put me to sleep. I could not make it past the first few chapters. BORING.
This is one of the only books I have read three times! Tolkien was the master of the genre. This was meant for his children, so it is easier to read than Lord of the Rings, as a result, but it JUST as enjoyable and immersive and DOES not read like a child’s book. It is a good introduction to the series for adults.
A world in a book. A book that brought a world to life.
The seminal Fantasy, Read. It. Now. (if you haven’t already, you are in for a treat!)
What can I say that has not already been said.
If you have a thing for fantasy novels like I do, this is a good first book primer to give to young folks.
Read this book along with the others way back in the 70’s, kept me occupied while I was at sea. Still one of my favs.