The Classic Bestselling Fantasy Novel

This sumptuous gift set includes a replica of the very rare first edition of The Hobbit, the only edition where one can now read the original version of the story before Tolkien re-edited it to become the one enjoyed by readers since 1951.

Informationen zum Autor J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit , The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion , plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 80 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. Klappentext The original version of "The Hobbit", prior to significant edits to bring it into accord with the developing plans for "The Lord Of The Rings" has represented a kind of Holy Grail for Tolkein fans, but is made affordable in this reissue, published in an attractive gift box. Zusammenfassung This sumptuous gift set includes a replica of the very rare first edition of The Hobbit, the only edition where one can now read the original version of the story before Tolkien re-edited it to become the one enjoyed by readers since 1951.

Autorentext

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 80 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

Klappentext

The original version of "The Hobbit", prior to significant edits to bring it into accord with the developing plans for "The Lord Of The Rings" has represented a kind of Holy Grail for Tolkein fans, but is made affordable in this reissue, published in an attractive gift box.

Zusammenfassung
This sumptuous gift set includes a replica of the very rare first edition of The Hobbit, the only edition where one can now read the original version of the story before Tolkien re-edited it to become the one enjoyed by readers since 1951.