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The Hobbit: Illustrated by Tove Jansson

by J. R. R. Tolkien

Bilbo’s journey, illustrated by Tove Jansson

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Bilbo’s journey, illustrated by Tove Jansson

Bilbo Baggins is drawn from the familiar comforts of Bag End into a quest involving a band of dwarves and the dragon Smaug’s treasure hoard. His reluctance and unexpected resourcefulness shape the story’s movement from home toward the dangers beneath the mountain. This edition pairs Tolkien’s full text with illustrations by Tove Jansson, the creator of the Moomins. The drawings come from a rare Swedish-language edition and are published in English here for the first time, giving this volume a distinct visual dimension alongside the classic fantasy narrative.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers seeking Tolkien’s complete Hobbit text in an illustrated hardcover edition.
  • Fans of Tove Jansson interested in seeing her illustrations for Tolkien’s story.
  • Readers interested in fantasy quests featuring dragons, dwarves, and an unlikely participant.

Themes

Adventure and questResourcefulnessHome and departureDragons and treasure

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Book overview

A gorgeous new edition of The Hobbit featuring illustrations from Tove Jansson, creator of The Moomins, published in English for the first time.

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!

This landmark new edition of The Hobbit presents J.R.R. Tolkien's full text with illustrations by Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomins, from a rare Swedish-language edition never before published in English. Jansson's tender, whimsical drawings illuminate Bilbo's journey -from the comfort of Bag End to the riddled dark under the mountain- adding fresh enchantment and quiet humor to every page.

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