Classic style in a modern printing of a classic! Excellent quality and attention to detail. And the care the customer service department takes is second to none in the classic book industry.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
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For more than half a century readers have journeyed alongside Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, and his nephew Frodo inThe Lord of the Rings.
Bilbo Baggins is a reasonably typical hobbit: fond of sleeping, eating, drinking, parties and presents. However, it is his destiny to travel to the dwarflands in the east, to help slay the dragon Smaug. His quest takes him through enchanted forests, spiders’ lairs, and under the Misty Mountains, where he comes across the vile Gollum, and tricks him out of his ’Precious’ - a ring that makes its bearer invisible, and wields a terrible power of its own.
This edition is bound in parchment cloth blocked in gold, with an inset label showing Smaug the dragon. It contains 19 black-and-white illustrations by the great Eric Fraser, and endpapers printed in red and black ink, showing Thrór’s Map and Wilderland.
‘One of the best children’s stories of the century’
- W. H. Auden
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Looks stunning
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
It is even more beautiful than expected! What a book! Thank you!
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Always reliable for best quality.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Illustrations: I love the style, font choices, and maps. Everything fits the LOTR universe well. The cover was the initial aspect that made me want to purchase this book. Build quality: Everything is to notch, however I've rated this 4 stars because there's a bit more stiffness to the books spine when compared to the Princess Bride (which used something that felt like a fabric). The Princess Bride was effortless to open and close and the stiffness of the Hobbit's spine makes it a bit harder to open/close. (I also wonder if it will be as durable long term as the other book?)
Quality: 4
Value for money: 4
Outstanding quality, beautiful craftsmanship
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
It's beautiful. When I look at my bookshelf it stands out!
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
This was my grandson's favorite Christmas gift!
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
It is beautiful and looks great on the bookshelf
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Amazing, so nice.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Stunning edition illustrated by the Queen of Denmark.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
Beautiful & arrived in good condition!
Quality: 5
Value for money: 4
Beautifully created product and a good value for the money as an investment
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
I know they have delivered, but I haven't been able to see it since I've been traveling. Will review it once I'm back and see it. I'm sure I will not be disappointed, though.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
One simply cannot go wrong with J. R. R. Tolkein.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
An absolutely beautiful edition! I ordered this together with The Silmarillion to complete my Middle Earth collection from Folio. It looks stunning alone on the shelf but really shines when placed between The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings boxset. As expected from Folio, the binding, paper and aesthetic quality is unmatched. If you are a fan of Tolkien, each of the Folio editions of his work are must owns. I go back to reread Tolkien's books every couple of years, and the Folio editions will be the only editions I use going forward.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Quality is the best way to describe this book.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
This was a wonderful way to experience The Hobbit for the first time. An absolute delight to hold and behold. (PS. Thank you for dealing with my small issue so understandingly and professionally).
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
The book is fantastic quality and worth the money paid. My Da loved the gift. He's not a book lover, but he loved the unique feel of the book.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Fine book.
Quality: 4
Value for money: 4