Beautiful New Illustrated Edition Of The Hobbit Is Available Now

Darryn Bonthuys
9/20/2023

In addition to being a talented wordsmith, The Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien had a knack for illustrating. If you need proof, look no further than The Hobbit Illustrated, a brand-new edition of the iconic novel. While most prints of the book are stuffed mainly with words detailing the adventure of Bilbo Baggins, his fortuitous meeting with the wizard Gandalf the Grey, and the titanic Battle of Five Armies, this particular edition also comes with over 50 sketches, drawings, paintings, and maps by Tolkien. It's currently discounted to $67.50 at Amazon (list price is $75), but the price has been fluctuating quite a bit since its release on September 19. See at Amazon The Hobbit IllustratedAs an added touch, the text has been printed in two colors, which makes it pop beautifully next to Tolkien's elegant art. The prelude to The Lord of the Rings saga, The Hobbit explores the journey of Baggins alongside thirteen dwarves in their quest to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent. And of course, the story features a certain creature in the dark who guards a precious ring that holds great power.Continue Reading at GameSpot...

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