The hobbit book cover 1937

One of only 1,500 copies printed for the first publication of the authors first novel. Vintage illustrations for tolkiens the hobbit from around. Chapter 1 of the fellowship of the ring, a longexpected party, appears as an appendix. The book and slipcase are fine, there are no defects. Review published in the times literary supplement 2 october 1937, 714. The hobbit is a film series consisting of three high fantasy adventure films directed by peter jackson. It exists out a light green cloth binding over boards, imprinted with a stylized misty mountains scene in deep blue ink along the top, all the way around, and a dragon at the bottom, both front and back. Since its first publcation in 1937, there has been an endless stream of editions, binding variants, cover illustrations and illustrators. Tolkien, of mice and men by john steinbeck, on the banks of plum creek by laura.

The first printing of the hobbit was published on september 21, 1937 with a print run of only 1500 copies. The hobbit tells a fantastic story of adventure, danger, friendship, and courage, and serves as a prequel to the even more immersive and epic book series, the lord of the rings. The hobbit publication on 21 september 1937 as we saw in the last presentation copy to aunt jane, we know that tolkien did sent it out on the day after the publication. The book was an immediate success and sold out within months. Tolkiens own children, the hobbit met with instant critical acclaim when it was first published in 1937. Maker of middleearth, a new exhibit in oxford, england containing an incredible. Tolkiens archives come alive in this stunning book. Hobbit bilbo baggins is whisked off from his contented life in the shire by the wizard gandalf and a company of dwarves. The hobbit is a far easier read than lotr and a child can make short work of it, but it is by no means exclusively a childrens book. The hobbit, or there and back again is a fantasy novel by english author j. Feb 28, 2017 in 1991, one of the first printings done by harpercollins the current uk publisher of the hobbit featured the sun and rune borders in a gilt finish more recently, in 2012, houghton mifflin harcourt the books us publisher released a 75th anniversary edition that pays homage to the original cover art, but with golden mountains and a red sun on a black base. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry. The hobbit, or there and back again is a childrens fantasy novel by english author j.

Allen and unwin, 1937 the publishers claim that the hobbit, though very unlike alice, resembles it in being the work of a professor at play. Its been some 30 years since i read the hobbit, but im pretty certain she was exaggerating. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. They had met back in 1926 at oxford university, where they both served on the english faculty. Tolkiens first major work, the hobbit public library which predates his epic novel the lord of the rings by nearly 20 years was published in 1937 and in. Tolkien wrote it in the 1930s for his children as a bedtime story. R tolkien that takes place in the fictional world of middle earth, which is the setting of most of the authors works. Since its first publcation in 1937, there has been an endless stream of editions, binding variants, cover. The story takes place before the lord of the rings the plot is about the hobbit a small race of people invented by tolkien bilbo baggins who goes on an adventurous quest with a group of dwarves and the. The hobbit and lord of the rings agebyage guide common. Tolkien first published the adventure in 1937, the tale has never been out of printa significant feat in the publishing world. This poster reproduces tolkiens original artwork for the dustwrapper of the hobbit. Tolkien on a typed letter by the author laid into the book.

For many people the hobbit is also the start of their collecting habit and what a place to start. Harpercollins publishers ltd, london, united kingdom, 1998. First edition, first printing with the words first published in 1937 printed on the page. It was used as the basis for the dustwrapper on the first edition. Was the hobbit trilogy a bigger disappointment to the lord. Please see our image of the actual book offered for sale. The hobbit simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

How many editions of the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and. Paperback 75th anniversary edition with a front cover referencing the original 1937 cover layout, but with golden mountains and birds, and red sun on a black and dark blue background. Watch the hobbit book cover transform over 75 years bookbub. The hobbit or, there and back again 1937 a classic childrens fantasy set before the lord of the rings 2001 ballantine del rey paperback 305 pages cover art by ted nasmith left 2001 houghton mifflin trade paperback 330 pages cover art by peter sis right. But that would be a different type of movie from jacksons lord of the rings trilogy. It exists out a light green cloth binding over boards, imprinted with a stylized misty mountains scene in deep blue ink along the top, all the way around, and a dragon at the bottom, both front and ba. This copy, the second impression was published in december of 1937. A dramatic way to experience the classic story by j.

His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. In the ensuing adventures, he confronts the dragon smaug the magnificent and encounters a magic ringplus that frightening creature known as gollum. The book begins with the line in a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit, a sentence. The novel introduced tolkiens richly imagined world of middle earth in its third age and served as a prologue to his the lord of the rings.

Frank baum, the wonderful wizard of oz first edition 1900. The hobbit was published on 21 september 1937, with a print run of 1,500 copies. Tolkien first published the adventure in 1937, the tale has. Very first edition of the hobbit, the desire for every serious tolkien collector. The story takes place before the lord of the rings. The hobbit, or there and back again, is a fantasy novel and childrens book by english author j.

A more important truth is that both belong to a very small class of books which have nothing in common save that each admits us to a world of its owna world that seems. Initially intended as a standalone story for children, it was later realigned more into the middleearth legendarium by 1951, when a revised edition was released. Tolkien famously asserted that there is no such thing as writing for children thats perhaps why his stories continue to enchant generations and attract admirers of all ages. Tolkien had published a few poems previously, but the hobbit was. The most expensive copies of the hobbit in the world. Science fiction book clubhoughton mifflin company cover illustration by donato. Exploring the first cover of the hobbit by tolkien book riot. Lewis and tolkien were no strangers to one another. The hobbit miniature books, dollhouse books, vintage book. No marks to covers, no lean, lovely book, dust jacket has 2 inch paper loss to spine head. A ballantine book, published by the ballantine publishing group 1th printing of the 1982 revised edition cover illustration by ted nasmith. Book collection visual library 1937 2007 here is my evergrowing collection of english versions of the hobbit im sure tolkien would be proud. Few childrens novels remain as influential and popular as tolkiens the hobbit, first published in 1937.

Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as j. Save hobbit first edition 1937 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The book was first published on september 21, 1937 and is set in the years 2941 to 2942 of the third age before the events of the lord of the rings. In 1991, one of the first printings done by harpercollins the current uk publisher of the hobbit featured the sun and rune borders in a gilt finish more recently, in 2012, houghton mifflin harcourt the book s us publisher released a 75th anniversary edition that pays homage to the original cover art, but with golden mountains and a red sun on a black base.

Now recognized as a timeless classic, this introduction to the hobbit bilbo baggins, the wizard gandalf, gollum, and the spectacular world of middleearth recounts of the adventures of a reluctant hero, a powerful and. The success of the hobbit was so great that the publishers wanted tolkien to write another book. The hobbit, or there and back again, 1937 uk 1st impression, with custom full leather clamshell case by tolkien, j. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat. Tolkien the hobbit 19371937 first edition sellersupplied. Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as jrr tolkiens classic tale, the hobbit. The hobbit facsimile gift edition lenticular cover hardcover. The book cover incorporates a 1937 tolkien watercolor titled.

A colour illustrated booklet that recounts the history of the hobbit, plus connected writings by jrr tolkien, including the neverbeforepublished lecture dragons that he gave to children in oxford on new years day 1938 to promote the hobbit. Tolkien 18921973 is the creator of middleearth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion. If your kids are looking for an epic fantasy adventure, j. It was published on 21 september 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the carnegie medal and awarded a prize from the new york herald tribune for best juvenile fiction. What portions of the book are in each hobbit movie. Tolkien, with large portions of the trilogy inspired by the appendices to the return of the king, which expand on the story told in the hobbit, as well as new material and characters written especially for the films. Find out which hobbit and lord of the rings apps, books, games, movies, and tv shows are appropriate for every age. See more ideas about the hobbit, hobbit book and the hobbit book cover. This original cover of the hobbit, featuring a stylized mountain. Save hobbit first edition 1937 to get email alerts and.

Whisked from his comfortable hobbit hole by gandolf 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 avery dangerous. It is interesting to note that tolkien personally made illustrations for the first edition of the hobbit, as well as the attractive cover of the book. The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in. Originally published in september of 1937, the hobbit quickly became a classic of the genre and is now descibed as the book of the century. The hobbit, or there and back again, is a book written by j.

Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the world, and its hero, bilbo baggins, has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of fiction. This book needs no introduction, it is simply tolkiens most desired publication. Chapter 1 of the 2019 theatrical audiobook of the hobbit. Jrr tolkien original art the hobbit 1937 first edition aka there and back again once you have read a book you care about, some part of it is always with you. A 3d lenticular cover based on tolkiens own original book jacket design. The first edition was published on 21 september 1937 and the first impression of. The hobbit 1937 librarything catalog your books online.

I have no confidence this will be a comprehensive or errorfree answer. The hobbit book covers through the ages paste paste magazine. This is the 50th anniversary edition marking the halfcentury since the publication of the hobbit in september, 1937. Since the publication of the hobbit in 1937, critical readers have argued over whether the book is a fantasy, a fairy tale, a fable, a romance, an epic, or a novel. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. This copy has small damage on the cover, on the lower left edge of the front. Hubert howe bancroft, book of wealth first edition 1896 2.

Classifying the book is one way of explaining its strengths and weaknesses and understanding the immense appeal it has held for many decades. This book was written in 1937 and even today it is a best seller all over the world. For example, the hobbit book has overtones of comedy. Hobbit book covers through the years 2009 hobbit a muchloved favorite. Nov 07, 20 the hobbit is a timeless classic, which is a tale of bilbo baggins, the wizard gandalf, gollum, and the spectacular world of middleearth recounts of the adventures of a reluctant hero, a powerful and dangerous ring, and the cruel dragon smaug the magnificent. An unexpected journey and brand new reproductions of all. When the manuscript arrived, george allen gave his tenyearold son a. The hobbit remains one of the most wellknown books of our time, and its not just because of peter jacksons movies. The hobbit was so successful in 1937 that tolkien was asked to write a sequel and so was born the lord of the rings. The hobbit is the book that introduces most people to middleearth and to the works of j. How many editions of the hobbit, the lord of the rings. The hobbit movie news is a website dedicated to bringing you news from around the web concerning the hobbit movies. The hobbit project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.

Lewis famously called the book a marvellous classicinthe. The original print run of 1,500 copies sold out by december. Its focus on a mostly brisk and lighthearted adventure, sprinkled with clever humor, philosophical and moral themes and a huge dose of danger, keeps the novel an interesting read even today. John walters david lumsden clive kneller michael geary cornelius clarke etc tight binding, no inscsp, clean, small creases front cover corner, mild edgewear bbing. The chelsea bindery show the processes of book binding duration. Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the world, and its hero, bilbo baggins, has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals. A successful hobbit trilogy might have been possible, with other content. The book is housed in a custommade clamshell box that contains the same gold gilt mountains and dragons design as the binding. Well, considering that they took about 25 pages of the book and turned it into a 2 hour movie, not terrible.