An impressive luxury art book that includes the complete collection of more than 100 sketches, drawings, paintings, and maps created by J.R.R. Tolkien for The Hobbit.

When J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The Hobbit, he was already an accomplished amateur artist and illustrated his book while it was still a manuscript. The first edition of The Hobbit had ten black and white images, two maps, and designs for the cover and the author's mock-up. Later, Tolkien painted five scenes for color plates, which are some of his best works. The illustrations of The Hobbit add an extra dimension to this remarkable book and have long influenced how readers imagine Bilbo Baggins and his world.

The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien is the complete collection of artworks created by the author for his story. Including relevant images, more than 100 sketches, drawings, paintings, maps, and designs are presented here, preparatory and alternative versions as well as experimental designs, as well as finished works. Using fresh digital scans from the Bodleian Libraries in Oxford and the Marquette University in Wisconsin, Tolkien's Hobbit images can appear more vibrant than ever.

Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, two of the world's leading Tolkien scholars, have edited the book and provide a special introduction and commentary. Readers who have enjoyed The Art of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien will also find many interesting details in The Art of The Hobbit.

Pages: 144, Dimensions: 26.1x26.1cm