Collecting tolkien books when you combine the love for books and a passion for the works of j. Tolkien collector profiles tolkien books, jrr tolkien. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Four years later, the designs on the book cover have not aged well at all. The readers union was a british book club society, and their lord of the rings editions only get a single paragraph mention in j. 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 comic book adaptations in 1989 eclipse comics under the rubric of eclipse books published a 3part adaption of the hobbit, with script adapted by charles dixon then working for marvel on titles such as alien legion and marc spector. How did thorin violate the rules of medieval kingship. This deluxe collectors edition of tolkiens modern classic. The limited collectors edition includes 30 discs featuring all six middleearth films in their extended edition forms, housed in six stunning faux leather books and a collectible hobbit style wood shelf. 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. Tolkien related and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Tolkien himself further divided up into three sections middleearth related the hobbit, the lord of the rings, the silmarillion, and all the other works set in the world of middleearth other works all the remaining stories. The hobbitthe lord of the rings collectors edition.
The first printing of the first englishlanguage edition can sell for between. Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as j. This book was written in 1937 and even today it is a best seller all over the world. Only 1500 copies were published in the first impression. Very first edition of the hobbit, the desire for every serious tolkien collector.
This book features the 4 color and 9 black and white illustrations by tolkien, all of. The lord of the rings and the hobbit 4 books collection. Plenty of packaging then added around, on top, and below. The hobbit quickly became a classic of the genre and is now descibed as the book of the century. This beautiful, deluxe collectors edition of the hobbit will be one youll treasure.
The hobbit tells a fantastic story of adventure, danger, friendship, and courage, and serves as a prequel to the even more immersive. Because a publisher cannot predict accurately how the public will receive a new author, they usually print a small first run and follow it with reprints as needed. A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible. Tolkien 1973, hardcover, collectors at the best online prices at ebay. Please search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, used, and rare books by, or relating to, j. There is further information published in various issues of the tolkien collector as addenda to the readers union edition in the bibliography, but nothing. This deluxe collectors edition of tolkiens modern classic is boxed and bound in green leatherette with gold and red foil rune stamping on the spine and cover. Apr 16, 2016 patrick rothfuss the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle, book 1 clip1 duration. The tolkien bookshelf hard to find, out of print, used, and rare.
The hobbit, limited edition collectors box 9780007105090 by tolkien, j. The hobbit 1st edition hardcover books for sale in stock. Tolkiens enchanting tale, fully illustrated by jemima catlin. I have divided my tolkien collection into three main categories. First printing of the limited edition collectors box. The red book of westmarch sometimes red book of the periannath, and the downfall of the lord of the rings, also known as the thains book after its principal version is the book in which the events of the hobbit and the lord of the rings were written. Moon knight and illustrations by david wenzel who like dixon had worked on savage sword. Designed to emulate the red book of westmarch, this edition is sometimes called the collectors edition. Buy the hobbitthe lord of the rings collectors edition collectors edition by tolkien, j. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Details about book the hobbit collectors edition j. Tolkiens the hobbit inevitably attract the attention and money of both book collectors and fans. Encased in a green leatherette slipcase with front square illustration, the book cover features a border of imprinted gold and red runes on the same green leatherette, with a square illustration in the center matching the illustration on. Each book was individually shrink wrapped damage to the hobbit was inside the shrink wrap.
Included as well is a full color version of the wilderland map, recreated by the artist john howe, and accompanied by an illustrated booklet by brian sibley. Sep 25, 2015 for serious collectors, this is a great line. 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. Buy the hobbit the lord of the rings collectors edition collector s edition by tolkien, j. The tolkien bookshelf hard to find, out of print, used, and. The hobbit by tolkien, 1966, first edition abebooks. Tolkien collecting guides, forums, articles, and news. The hobbit, or there and back again is a childrens fantasy novel by english author j.
Editions of the hobbit, or there and back again by j. In unread condition, a must for the serious collector. Patrick rothfuss the name of the wind the kingkiller chronicle, book 1 clip1 duration. It contains numerous annotation referring to the origins of elements of the hobbit as well as the history of its publication. The enduring popularity of the hobbit makes early printings of the book attractive collectors items. Click the link to take you to the online market placexd. Explore our list of the lord of the rings books by j. Around 2006 i started one section on this website that focuses completely on tolkien collecting. Middleearth 6film collection limited collectors edition. This a 1966 leatherette collectors edition of the hobbit. Limited editions of the hobbit, signed, numbered, collectable.
A major part of my tolkien book collection concentrates upon one single book, namely the hobbit. Bilbo baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home. This is the book where it all started from for me and for tolkien in a more worldly way. The hobbit serves as an introduction to the enchanting world of middleearth, home of elves, wizards, dwarves. Middleearth related the hobbit, the lord of the rings, the silmarillion, and all the other works set in the world of middleearth other works all the remaining stories and writings by jrrt smith of wootton major, farmer giles etc, plus all of tolkiens academic works treasuriescollections this section includes any editions. R tolkien that takes place in the fictional world of middle earth, which is the setting of most of the authors works.
A young collector of from the philippines, who mainly focusses on anything hobbit related, trying to collect different kinds of covers of the book and the hobbit in other mediums such as audio books and has impressive presentation displays to show of his excellent hobbit collection. The definitive collection of tolkiens classic fairie tales, in the vein of the hobbit, illustrated by oscar winner alan lee never before published in a single volume, tolkiens four novellas farmer giles of ham, leaf by niggle, smith of wootton. Mar 01, 2012 looking at the red lord of the rings collectors edition and the green the hobbit collectors edition from houghton mifflin. 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. Tolkien the lord of the rings the hobbit 4 books collection boxed set.
The hobbit, limited edition collectors box by tolkien, j. The tolkien bookshelf hard to find, out of print, used. A database of tolkien related collectibles, rare items, ephemera. We venture to say that no other piece of terminology has caused so much contention among booksellers and collectors as that of first edition. Ian mckellen, martin freeman, richard armitage, benedict cumberbatch, orlando bloom, evangeline lilly, lee pace, luke evans, stephen fry, dean ogorman, aiden turner, peter jackson, peter jackson, fran walsh, carolynne cunningham, alan horn, ken kamins, toby emmerich, zane weiner. In publishing terms, an edition is technically all copies of a book that were printed from the same setting of type. The hobbit illustratedcollector editionthere and back. For the first time ever, academy awardwinning director peter jacksons epic adventure is available in one spectacular limited collectors edition box set. Amazon has announced a mammoth limited collectors edition containing all the lord of the rings and hobbit movies, plus a heap of extras. The book is beautifully decorated and comes with a matching protective slipcover. Tolkiens own children, the hobbit has sold many millions of copies worldwide and established itself as a modern classic. The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in childrens literature. Youll find the answers and more in this book, which explores the magic and creativity behind j.
Click the link to take you to the online market placexd shopbooksthehobbit9780395177112. A series of companion books that detail the art and design process behind the film series of the hobbit. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. Then both books were laid on a larger piece of cardboard and shrink wrapped to the cardboard. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This copy, a true first impression was published in september of 1937. Encased in a green leatherette slipcase with front square illustration, the book. Early editions of a book as popular and enduring as j.
All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take the hobbit to their hearts. Encased in a green leatherette slipcase with front square illustration, the book cover features a border of imprinted gold and red runes on the same green leatherette, with a square illustration in the center matching the illustration on the exterior of the case. I ordered the hobbit and lord of the rings collectors editions. The boxed set contains a copy of the hobbit, as well as 8 postcards depicting the maps, color illustrations and the dustjacket from the book.
The hobbit is one book, the lord of the rings is a trilogy and a continuation of the hobbit story. The hobbit illustratedcollector editionthere and back again book. Tolkien then somehow it always turns into a massive or very specialized tolkien book collection. A community of likeminded collectors who share ideas, trade, and stay informed of interesting tolkien related news. This amazing book captures the work weta has done over the last ten years into one of the best reference books and coffee table books ive had the pleasure to own. Unfollow the hobbit collectors edition to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. The fellowship of the ring is a 1st impression published on july 29th 1954.
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