Waterstones The Hobbit Facsimile Gift Edition [Lenticular cover]
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Price: £50.00
Brand: Waterstones
Description: This sumptuous gift set includes a replica of the very rare first edition of The Hobbit, the only edition where one can now read the original version of the story before Tolkien re-edited it to become the one enjoyed by readers since 1951. The Hobbit was published on 21 September 1937, with a print run of 1,500 copies. With a beautiful cover design, nearly a dozen black & white illustrations and two black & red maps by the author himself, the book proved to be popular and was reprinted shortly afterwards. History was already being made. The scarcity of the first edition has resulted in copies commanding huge prices, way beyond the reach of most Tolkien fans. In addition, subsequent changes to the text - particularly those to chapter 5, when Tolkien decided in 1947 to revise the text to bring it better into accord with events as they were developing in its 'sequel', The Lord of the Rings - mean that the opportunity to read the book in its original form and format has become quite difficult. This special commemorative gift set includes the first edition, so that readers of all ages - not just 'children between the ages of 5 and 9', as Rayner Unwin famously declared in his report on the original submission - can finally enjoy Tolkien's story as it originally appeared. It also includes an exclusive CD of archive recordings that capture Tolkien reading from The Hobbit, a special copy of Thror's map which reveals the secret moon-runes when held to the light, and an accompanying booklet that relates the history of The Hobbit, and includes connected writings by JRR Tolkien. Waterstones The Hobbit Facsimile Gift Edition [Lenticular cover] - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
Category: Books
Merchant: Waterstones
Product ID: 9780008259549
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ISBN: 9780008259549
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Author: JV
Rating: 5
Review: As much as I enjoy the current version of The Hobbit, it's nice to be able to read the original with this edition. This edition is enhanced by the inclusion of a special map and a CD, making it a fine collection for a Tolkien fan.
Author: GAIA ALBERTINELLI
Rating: 4
Review: Just loved the item at first sight!! The rigid slipcase in which the gift set is contained arrived just a little bumped at the bottom, but despite that small fault everything else is just perfect! It's simply more than I expected: from the map to the booklet illustrating the editorial process of "The Hobbit", from the book to the CD, everything looks so classy. Moreover the lenticular cover makes of it an interesting ornament to show off as well! Amazing product which turned out to be just a surprise, even though I already knew what it should have contained. Highly recommended! ????????
