{"product_id":"9780008779900","title":"The Hobbit [Illustrated Deluxe Edition]","description":"Author: J R. R. TOLKIEN\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780008779900\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 10 Mar 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 320\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeluxe slipcased hardback edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated throughout by acclaimed Tolkien artist, Alan Lee. Features exclusive new paintings and black \u0026amp; white designs appearing for the very first time, together with a removable art card and two foldout maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhisked 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, for the first time since its publication in 1997, this illustrated edition has been revised and expanded, with a number of brand-new paintings and black \u0026amp; white illustrations added by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will be able to follow Bilbo's adventure from Bag End to the Lonely Mountain and back again – while also enjoying 30 full-page colour paintings and 50 pencil drawings and illustrations which accompany this enchanting tale, together with an exclusive new cover design by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully designed new hardback edition has additionally been enhanced for the first time with sprayed edges, and is housed in a custom-built slipcase stamped in silver foil with designs created exclusively by Alan Lee and which also features a unique hidden artwork. It is accompanied by a removable art card and two foldout maps drawn by J.R.R. Tolkien.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47839638192286,"sku":"HPC-9780008779900","price":264.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780008779900.jpg?v=1781076399","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780008779900","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}