--- product_id: 4587311 title: "The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien: The Complete Collection of Original Illustrations and Paintings for the Classic 75th Anniversary Edition" price: "334.64 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4587311-the-art-of-the-hobbit-by-j-r-r-tolkien store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien: The Complete Collection of Original Illustrations and Paintings for the Classic 75th Anniversary Edition **Price:** 334.64 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien: The Complete Collection of Original Illustrations and Paintings for the Classic 75th Anniversary Edition - **How much does it cost?** 334.64 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4587311-the-art-of-the-hobbit-by-j-r-r-tolkien) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description J.R.R. Tolkien’s complete artwork for The Hobbit , presented for the first time in celebration of the 75 th anniversary When J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The Hobbit , he was already an accomplished amateur artist and drew illustrations for his book white it was still in manuscript. The Hobbit as first printed had ten black-and-white illustrations, two maps, and binding and dust jacket designs by its author. Later, Tolkien also painted five scenes for color plates, which comprise some of his best work. His illustrations for The Hobbit add an extra dimension to that remarkable book, and have long influenced how readers imagine Bilbo Baggins and his world. Written and edited by leading Tolkien experts Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien showcases the complete artwork created by the author for his story—including more than one hundred sketches, drawings, paintings, maps, and plans. Some of these images are published here for the first time, others for the first time in color, allowing Tolkien’s Hobbit pictures to be seen completely and more vividly than ever before. Review: Both subject and treatment are outstanding. - I confess that a large part of the charm of The Hobbit was Tolkien's own pen and ink or water color illustrations he did for the book. The value of this volume is that it takes us through many of the early drafts, sometimes as many as four full page illustrations, before reaching the final version. This is especially valuable with the many versions of the two key maps Tolkien did for the final printed edition of the book. Many of the pictures are an antidote to the picture we have been given of key scenes by Peter Jackson's LOTR and The Hobbit films. Perhaps the biggest difference we find is in the depiction of "The Last Homely House", later known as Rivendell. Tolkien did not imagine it as an elaborate art nouveau architecture. Rather, it was not much more that a cozy Swiss style chalet in the foothills of the Misty mountains. The depiction of the woodland elves' abode is also much less imposing than Jackson's rendering. This means there is much to be gained by reading the novel, with Tolkien's illustrations, before watching what it became in the very creative hands of Jackson and company. For those of you who have seen the companion book on the Art of Lord of the Rings, I must say this is a better book, because there is much more original work from Tolkien from which to draw (to coin a phrase.) If you have not already bought the LOTR volume, get this one first. The only disappointment with this volume is that while the illustrations for the Trolls done by Tolkien are presented, there is nothing said about them, unlike virtually every other series of illustrations. The reproductions of all illustrations on large fold out glossy pages is magnificent. Well worth the relatively modest cost for an art book. Review: A New Look At Old Favorites (With Variations!) - J.R.R. Tolkien's prowess as a creative writer is now well known, but there may be some who do not yet realize that he was a gifted artist as well. In The Art of the Hobbit pre-eminent Tolkien scholars Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull have collected every known drawing and sketch made by Tolkien to illustrate The Hobbit and analyzed them with love and scholarly rigor. The result is a fascinating and beautiful book. Tolkien was painstaking both in his writings and in his artworks. Often there are several versions of a planned painting, meticulously covered with Tolkien's notes to himself about improvements and adjustments that needed to be made. Tolkien was also knowledgeable about and deeply interested in the physical process of book publishing, and he was heavily involved in the process of designing, printing, and finally publishing The Hobbit. Included in this book are the familiar paintings and drawings that have been included in most editions of The Hobbit, along with discarded variations, all with rich and fascinating descriptions and analyses by Hammond and Scull. There are several foldout pages that provide a wider view of how some drawings developed and changed as well. As a Tolkien fan for over 40 years I found The Art of the Hobbit to be a richly rewarding book to examine, and I intend to spend much more time poring over its pages. However impressive the artistic creations of others who have illustrated Tolkien's worlds, nothing matches the special beauty and love that he put into his own paintings and drawings. The Art of The Hobbit well displays that love and beauty, and it should become an absolutely essential part of the libraries of all lovers of Middle earth. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #64,323 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13 in Book Design #27 in Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions #32 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Literary Criticism (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 582 Reviews | ## Images ![The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien: The Complete Collection of Original Illustrations and Paintings for the Classic 75th Anniversary Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Ie38oW57L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Both subject and treatment are outstanding. *by B***D on December 2, 2015* I confess that a large part of the charm of The Hobbit was Tolkien's own pen and ink or water color illustrations he did for the book. The value of this volume is that it takes us through many of the early drafts, sometimes as many as four full page illustrations, before reaching the final version. This is especially valuable with the many versions of the two key maps Tolkien did for the final printed edition of the book. Many of the pictures are an antidote to the picture we have been given of key scenes by Peter Jackson's LOTR and The Hobbit films. Perhaps the biggest difference we find is in the depiction of "The Last Homely House", later known as Rivendell. Tolkien did not imagine it as an elaborate art nouveau architecture. Rather, it was not much more that a cozy Swiss style chalet in the foothills of the Misty mountains. The depiction of the woodland elves' abode is also much less imposing than Jackson's rendering. This means there is much to be gained by reading the novel, with Tolkien's illustrations, before watching what it became in the very creative hands of Jackson and company. For those of you who have seen the companion book on the Art of Lord of the Rings, I must say this is a better book, because there is much more original work from Tolkien from which to draw (to coin a phrase.) If you have not already bought the LOTR volume, get this one first. The only disappointment with this volume is that while the illustrations for the Trolls done by Tolkien are presented, there is nothing said about them, unlike virtually every other series of illustrations. The reproductions of all illustrations on large fold out glossy pages is magnificent. Well worth the relatively modest cost for an art book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A New Look At Old Favorites (With Variations!) *by J***D on October 9, 2012* J.R.R. Tolkien's prowess as a creative writer is now well known, but there may be some who do not yet realize that he was a gifted artist as well. In The Art of the Hobbit pre-eminent Tolkien scholars Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull have collected every known drawing and sketch made by Tolkien to illustrate The Hobbit and analyzed them with love and scholarly rigor. The result is a fascinating and beautiful book. Tolkien was painstaking both in his writings and in his artworks. Often there are several versions of a planned painting, meticulously covered with Tolkien's notes to himself about improvements and adjustments that needed to be made. Tolkien was also knowledgeable about and deeply interested in the physical process of book publishing, and he was heavily involved in the process of designing, printing, and finally publishing The Hobbit. Included in this book are the familiar paintings and drawings that have been included in most editions of The Hobbit, along with discarded variations, all with rich and fascinating descriptions and analyses by Hammond and Scull. There are several foldout pages that provide a wider view of how some drawings developed and changed as well. As a Tolkien fan for over 40 years I found The Art of the Hobbit to be a richly rewarding book to examine, and I intend to spend much more time poring over its pages. However impressive the artistic creations of others who have illustrated Tolkien's worlds, nothing matches the special beauty and love that he put into his own paintings and drawings. The Art of The Hobbit well displays that love and beauty, and it should become an absolutely essential part of the libraries of all lovers of Middle earth. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful reproductions of Tolkien's art *by W***M on September 24, 2012* If you love The Hobbit then you owe it to yourself to buy this book. An absolutely beautiful dust jacket (the hardcover itself is wonderfully decorated as well) is a nice preview of what's in the book. Tolkien's 'The Hill: Hobbiton-across-the-water' in color (also an earlier b&w version is included)defines his vision perfectly for me. When I first read The Hobbit so many years ago (the 1970's) this is how I pictured Hobbiton. It was amazing to see Tolkien's landscape. There's many places the book has. Rivendell. Versions of Thror's map. Trolls! Sketches of the 'moon runes' (mirror-reverse of course.) The Misty Mountains. Beorn's House. Fanghorn Forest. Smaug himself. Sketches of Bilbo. The sketches for the original book's binding and spine are fascinating and shows how much care and attention Tolkien lavished on the physical book itself - including the dust jacket. (And kudos to the original publisher for presenting the book this way - having no idea how it might sell.) This is a large book (but not thick)with quite a few fold out pages - although these pages are not used to reproduce 'landscape' spreads - instead individual illustrations are on each page to better compare them side by side. This book would make the perfect companion if you re-read The Hobbit as often as I do. You will especially love this book if you're a hobbit or have some hobbit blood lines in your heritage. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4587311-the-art-of-the-hobbit-by-j-r-r-tolkien](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4587311-the-art-of-the-hobbit-by-j-r-r-tolkien) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-29*