THE ART OF THE HOBBIT Hardcover

THE ART OF THE HOBBIT, edited by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, is a sumptuous, full-color art book that presents the definitive and complete collection of over 100 sketches, drawings, paintings, and maps created by J.R.R. Tolkien himself for his beloved novel, The Hobbit. Originally published in 2011 to celebrate the book's 75th anniversary, and with newer printings in 2023, this volume reveals Tolkien as an accomplished amateur artist whose illustrations profoundly shaped how readers imagine Bilbo Baggins and the world of Middle-earth. Featuring many pieces published for the first time, or for the first time in color, the book provides a unique glimpse into the author's visual imagination, with expert commentary from leading Tolkien scholars that elucidates the development and significance of each artwork.