The Hobbit: An Illustrated Edition

J.R.R. Tolkien, 1998

Overview

This revised edition presents David Wenzel's graphic novel adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic prelude to 'The Lord of the Rings'. First published in 1990, Wenzel's comic book version achieved significant success and remains a beloved graphic novel. The story follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit whose peaceful life is disrupted by a quest with Gandalf and thirteen dwarves to reclaim their treasure from a dragon.

Who it's for

• Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth saga.
• Readers who enjoy graphic novel adaptations of classic literature.
• New generations discovering the prelude to 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Key features

• Graphic novel adaptation of "The Hobbit" by David Wenzel.
• Fully illustrated and hand-painted in color.
• Features carefully abridged text from the original novel.
• This edition is re-scanned from original paintings for enhanced color accuracy.
• Includes new cover design by David Wenzel.
• Paperback binding.
• 144 pages.
• ISBN: 9780261102668.
• Published by HarperCollins UK.