Bilbo baggins enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling farther than the pantry of his hobbithole in bag end. Tolkiens classic book about the hobbit bilbo baggins and his unexpected adventures came to life in this animated, televised adaptation by rankin bass productions. Respectable, comfortloving bilbo baggins has no use for adventuresuntil gandalf the wizard volunteers him to lead a dragondefying, crosscountry treasure hunt. In 1977 arthur rankin and jules bass did an animated madefortelevision movie of the hobbit.
After the lord of the rings fellowshippart of the two towers theatrical movie by ralph bahski, rankin bass would finish with the. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard gandalf and a company. Tolkien and over 230 fullcolor illustrations by lester abrams, robert jones, tsuguyuki kubo, john s. The book brilliantly counters the counter feit memories that have claimed. None of the pages are loose or seem like theyd fall out easily. Feb 11, 2020 the hobbit was a 1977 animated television movie by rankin bass productions based on the book of the same name. Earandils ship john howe tolkien books, jrr tolkien, john howe. The film was also nominated for the hugo award for best dramatic presentation, but lost to star wars. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible. The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in childrens literature. I am extremely happy to have this version of the hobbit in my book collection. Why read jrr tolkiens book the hobbit, before watching peter jacksons film. The hobbit, an illustrated edition, with clear dustjacket.
Illustrated edition with images from the rankin bass animated movie of the hobbit. Rare vintage orginal the hobbit poster 1977 animate rankin bass j. The book has a little weight to it and seems very sturdy. Arthur rackham 18671939, an englishman whose illustrations for grimms fairy tales and other books inspired disneys visual approach to. This hardbound gift edition features vivid color illustrations throughout the text. The hobbit with illustrations from the animated movie by rankin bass. Mar 28, 2020 the timeless classic presented in the standard hardcover edition using the authors original jacket design.
Not a sprawling, grimy slum of a city, full of the stench of neglect and despair, nor yet a soulless prosperous city. This is a small book when compared to the other books by tolkien like the the lord of the rings and the silmarillion. This is a first edition of the illustrated book to accompany the movie. The hobbit, an animated version of the story produced by rankin bass, debuted as a television movie in the united states in 1977. The time is long ago, when humans shared their days with elves, wizards, goblins, dragons, heroesand hobbits. Join bilbo baggins on his amazing journey in this fully illustrated storybook of the first of peter j.
This is a wonderful edition illustrated by alan lee. In a city, in an english university town, there lived a don. An illustrated edition of the fantasy classic lord of the rings reprint by tolkien, j. And illustrations from the film by arthur rankin jr. Greeting cards, reproductions of eight drawings by j. Alan lee, who was one of the concept artists for the lotr films, got the job because of illustrations hed already done for tolkien editions, including the hobbit. A portfolio rick goldschmidts acclaimed book, the enchanted world of rankinbass. If you care for journeys there and back, out of the comfortable western world, over the edge of the wild, and home again, and can take an interest in a humble hero blessed with a little wisdom and a little courage and. It features over 200 pages of the complete original text along with fantastic illustrations. A portfolio, chronicling the works of animation pioneers arthur rankin, jr. Or there and back again by j r r tolkien online at alibris.
Tolkien and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In the rankin bass adaptations of the hobbit 1977 and the return of the king 1980, gollum appears as a froglike creature with large, lamplike eyes. The final rankin bass claymation christmas special was the life and times of santa claus an adaptation of the l. The rankin bass production of the hobbit, based on the original version of the hobbit written by j. The hobbit and alices adventures in wonderland illustrated. Tolkiens enchanting tale, fully illustrated by jemima catlin. This is called the deluxe edition of the worlds most beloved fantasy, which includes more than 230 fullcolor illustrations from the animated film by arthur rankin. Rankin bass productions the hobbit and return of the king remastered.
Hobbit 1977 animated musical television special created by rankin bass, a studio known for their holiday specials, and animated by topcraft, a precursor to studio ghibli, using lyrics adapted from the book. Tolkien was born in he was professor of anglosaxon at oxford university from a painting for his book, the hobbit, by john ronald reuel. The hobbit hole in question belongs to bilbo baggins, a very respected hobbit. In a moment of weakness nothing to see here i decided to catalogue my old tolkien collection, and i made this website. The hobbit is a timeless classic, which is a tale of bilbo baggins, the wizard gandalf, gollum, and the spectacular world of middleearth recounts of the adventures of a reluctant hero, a powerful and dangerous ring, and the cruel dragon smaug the magnificent. It manages to retell most of the story within its 77minute span. An unexpected journey in this fantastic photofilled book. Full colour illustrations and maps throughout, including many that fold out. The first was printed by harry abrams publishers in 1977 220 pages.
Tolkien and illustrations from the film by arthur rankin. The hobbit or there and back again hardcover october 1, 1977. Rankinbass historian rick goldschmidt releases his new book. Is the hobbit a part of a book series, or a series of its own. Frank baum book in 1985, thus ending an era of television and tradition. The letters on the cover and spine, as well as the ivy and some of the animals, have a gold brushed accent. Rare vintage orginal the hobbit poster 1977 animate rankin. After the lord of the rings fellowshippart of the two towers theatrical movie by ralph bahski, rankin bass would finish with the return of the king, again on t. Russell books ltd, british columbia, canada seller rating. Tolkeins classic about the magical world of middle earth and the adventures of lovable bilbo baggins. The official rankinbass productions facebook page with all things rankinbass. Featuring 48 of hagues richly textured paintingsincluding 5 fullpage spreadstolkiens classic comes to life. Tolkien 18921973 is the creator of middleearth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion.
Featuring the voices of orson bean and john huston. The beauty that is this new hobbit edition, illustrated by jemima catlin. This version has an alternate sleeve with a green disneyland records logo on the top right corner of the back. He is, like most of his kind, well off, well fed, and best pleased when sitting by his own fire with a pipe, a glass of good beer, and a meal to look forward to which they take 6 times if they can. Aug 17, 2012 if you have a read or own an illustrated copy of the hobbit by tolkien can you tell me which one you recommend. Released with a 12page book of full color illustrations. The two most important of these are illustrated in the 1960s, j. Even if you dislike it for its cheesy animation and story inaccuracies you cant fault the music. The illustrations and cinematic sequence drawings are based on the animated film by arthur rankin, jr. Fordham univ press 1907univ box l, bronx, ny 104585172. Tolkiens the hobbit and lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland. Thrors map and that of the wilderland have been preserved with runes intact. Rankin and bass 1978 adaptation of the hobbit is a fairly painful affair not just for fans of the book, but anyone new to the series in general.
The hobbit is the book that introduces most people to middleearth and to the works of j. Im looking for an edition that would appeal to a young person. The hobbit, or there and back again is a childrens fantasy novel by english author j. Long before peter jackson made a feature film, the visual interpretation of tolkiens classic tale was done by rankin bass productions. Especially the last mentioned was demanding and prominent task. The hobbit, illustrated abebooks shop for books, art.
What if hayao miyazaki and studio ghibli made the hobbit. Hobbiton home the hobbit 1977, the hobbit, hobbit art. The 15th anniversary edition of the enchanted world of rankinbass. R tolkien is a single book which talks about the adventures of bilbo baggins the hobbit.
The rankin bass production of the hobbit, music composed, arranged and conducted by maury laws. For many people the hobbit is also the start of their collecting habit and what a place to start. Songs and dialogue from the original motion picture soundtrack. Bilbo at bag end in the rankin bass movie exposure to tolkien for many of us. Awesome the hobbit fan art awesome the hobbit fan art. The incorrect a rune for compiled was corrected to the o rune during the 3rd printing. The gold one is only available from secondary book sources. Illustrated covers with illustrated acetate jacket. Deluxe edition of the rankin bass hobbit and return of the king released posted by daniel helen at 7. Despite tolkiens description, 14 gollum is portrayed as almost naked, save for a loincloth. Jrr tolkiens classic childrens book the hobbit was published in now its receiving epic treatment in peter jacksons first installment of a new trilogy the hobbit. Illustrated by michael hague,softcover 9780395520215 by j. It looks like both alan lee and john howe did illustrations but perhaps there are others.
Peter jackson returns to the shire so the hobbit is beginning its production schedule this coming june. Abrams incorporated first printing, illustrated by rankin bass. Tolkien created the character specifically to kill smaug, since none of the other protagonists of the story were able to fulfill this role. Tolkien, 9780261102491, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Bound in dark green leatherette boards with gilt and red design. Jun, 2012 alan lee, who was one of the concept artists for the lotr films, got the job because of illustrations hed already done for tolkien editions, including the hobbit. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. Comparative piece on the 1977 rankinbass hobbit and tolkiens. Lynch, gray morrow, minor nishide, carol ann robson, walter simonson, and charles vess. The hobbit, an illustrated edition, with clear dustjacket, rankin. Deluxe edition of the rankinbass hobbit and return of the. Start by marking the illustrated hobbit as want to read.
I always really liked the rankin bass version of smaug, especially how his eyes turned into high beams while he was searching for bilbo. Book to film adaptations have always been a sore spot with any fan of a popular novel that finally makes the transition, but few of these adaptations have had quite the distaste behind them that this. They would attempt to make television shows to compete during the 1980s, including thundercats, but most of these failed and the company went under in 1987. Tove did illustrations also for carrolls book the hunting of. Tolkien and illustrations from the film by arthur rankin, jr. I dont have the book just the jrrt illustrated edition but lees version is very atmospheric. Enthusiasts of tolkiens lengthy and more demanding lord of the rings trilogy, as well as adult readers of the hobbit, may be disappointed by this somewhat simplified adaptation of the book, though children and firsttime. It was published on 21 september 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the carnegie medal and awarded a prize from the new york herald tribune for best juvenile fiction. The hobbit 1977 animated musical television special created by rankin bass, a studio known for their holiday specials, and animated by topcraft, a precursor to studio ghibli, using lyrics adapted from the book. All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take the hobbit to their hearts. Illustrations from the film by arthur rankin, jr and jules bass by tolkien, j.
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