{"product_id":"the-art-of-the-hobbit-hardcover","title":"The Art of the Hobbit - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJ. R. R. Tolkien\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWayne G. Hammond\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ.R.R. Tolkien's complete artwork for \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e, presented for the first time in this edition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When J.R.R. Tolkien wrote \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e, he was already an accomplished amateur artist, and drew illustrations for his book while it was still in manuscript. \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e as first printed had ten black-and-white pictures, two maps, and binding and dust jacket designs by its author. Later, Tolkien also painted five scenes for color plates, which comprise some of his best work. His illustrations for \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e add an extra dimension to that remarkable book, and have long influenced how readers imagine Bilbo Baggins and his world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Written and edited by leading Tolkien experts Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, \u003cem\u003eThe Art of The Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eby J.R.R. Tolkien\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the complete artwork created by the author for his story--including related pictures, more than one hundred sketches, drawings, paintings, maps, and plans. Some of these images are published here for the first time, others for the first time in color, allowing Tolkien's \u003cem\u003eHobbit\u003c\/em\u003e pictures to be seen completely and more vividly than ever before.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ.R.R. Tolkien s complete artwork for \"The Hobbit,\" presented for the first time in celebration of the 75th anniversary \u003cbr\u003eWhen J.R.R. Tolkien wrote \"The Hobbit,\" he was already an accomplished amateur artist, and drew illustrations for his book while it was still in manuscript. \"The Hobbit\" as first printed had ten black-and-white pictures, two maps, and binding and dust jacket designs by its author. Later, Tolkien also painted five scenes for color plates, which comprise some of his best work. His illustrations for \"The Hobbit\" add an extra dimension to that remarkable book, and have long influenced how readers imagine Bilbo Baggins and his world. \u003cbr\u003eWritten and edited by leading Tolkien experts Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, \"The Art of the Hobbit\" \"by J.R.R. Tolkien\" showcases the complete artwork created by the author for his story including related pictures, more than one hundred sketches, drawings, paintings, maps, and plans. Some of these images are published here for the first time, others for the first time in color, allowing Tolkien s \"Hobbit\" pictures to be seen completely and more vividly than ever before.\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWAYNE G. HAMMOND and CHRISTINA SCULL are leading experts on Tolkien and the authors of the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eJ.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.1 x 10.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 18, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Locus Awards (2013)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44812809699430,"sku":"9780547928258","price":53.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/QmRPNlF5Vm9FZFpJSWp0VENSdWw2dz09.webp?v=1771746854","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-art-of-the-hobbit-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}