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According to the editor, the annotated hobbit is a referenced novel where in the margins the annotator adds commentary. This is the walt disney book and casette book but tape is not included based on the original version of the hobbit. The hobbit an illustrated edition tolkien 1977 rankin. Long before peter jackson made a feature film, the visual interpretation of tolkiens classic tale was done by rankin bass productions. It features over 200 pages of the complete original text along with fantastic illustrations. Just as they did with rudolph and the last unicorn, rankin and bass imbue the hobbit with the simplicity of a storybook. Rca introduced the 45 rpm single record in 1949 as a smaller, more durable, and higher fidelity replacement for earlier 78 rpm disks. My dad started reading it to me because he was tired of reading the same old childrens books to me each night. The hobbit vhs rankin bass 1977 warner home video 1991 tested works see more like this. Tolkien, and was first broadcast on nbc in the united states on sunday, november 27, 1977.

The edition includes also more than 150 blackandwhite illustrations from foreign editions and some that were drawn by tolkien himself. The film is an adaptation of the 1937 book of the same name by j. I am trying to considerably pair down my possessions, especially items that are heavy andor are taking up space i unfortunately dont have. Some wear issues, but in very good shape for its age. I was fascinate by the story and the illustrations taken from the animated movie i gave a copy to my sister and brother in law for christmas to read to their kids. The hobbit is one of my favorite books and the illustrations, whether big or small, add even more character and charm to the story. The hobbit character sketches with images the hobbit cartoon. The hobbit rankin bass gollum 1977 tolkien animation production cel and drawing. See more ideas about the hobbit, tolkien and middle earth.

The rankin bass production of the hobbit, based on the original version of the hobbit written by j. This is the 1977 collectible edition of the hobbit. The hobbit or there and back again, tolkiens classic rankin and bass illustrated book from 1977 230 fullcolor illustrations from the great animated film spectacle. The hobbit an illustrated j r r tolkien 1977 1st ed abrams. The hobbit cartoon the hobbit 1977 comic books art book art rings film hobbit art dragon rpg jrr tolkien. It doesnt come with a dust jacket, the picture on the front and back cover is expertly presseddyed onto what feels like a clothlike covering on the book. The hobbit book illustration created by choper nawers hobbit art, o hobbit, lotr. The illustrations and cinematic sequence drawings are based on the animated film by arthur rankin, jr. All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take the hobbit to their hearts. Abrams published a large coffeetable illustrated edition of the book featuring concept art and stills.

See more ideas about the hobbit, animation and the hobbit 1977. Tolkien 1977 abrams film tiein edition reset harry n. The cellophane dust jacket with red dragon overlay has a tear, front and back near the spine. Music singles on 45s served for decades as a lowcost entry point for young fans and turned single record sales into a prominent gauge. Rankin bass hobbit storyboard the hobbit, the hobbit. Illustrations by lester abrams et al, from the 1977 rankin bass productions, inc. The hobbit is a 1977 japaneseamerican animated musical television special created by rankin bass, a studio known for their holiday specials, and animated by topcraft, a precursor to studio ghibli. The hobbit, an illustrated edition, with clear dustjacket. Illustrations from the rankin bass film hammond page ref pp. The hobbit rankinbass illustrated book 1977 no reserve. The hobbit feels hard to recommend, but easy to love. Tolkien and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is the original 1st printing of this impressive oversized edition denoted by.

The hobbit or there and back again hardcover january 1, 1977. The hobbit my first hobbit book was this illustrated version of the. Illustrations printed directly on the front and back boards. A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible. Tolkien illustrated with movie stills from the charming animated rankin bass film.

Based on the animated rankin bass production from 1977, recorded by buena vista records as number 103. R tolkien that takes place in the fictional world of middle earth, which is the setting of most of the authors works. Smaug, bilbo, gandalf, and gollum from rankinbasss 1977 hobbit the. Complete original soundtrack including dialogue, music and songs. Illustrations by the original hobbit cartoons illustrators. See more ideas about the hobbit 1977, the hobbit and hobbit art. The hobbit illustrated 1977 rankin bass 1st edition abrams. This is a first edition of the illustrated book to accompany the movie. See more ideas about the hobbit, the hobbit 1977 and tolkien. Text by tolkien and illustrations from the film by arthur rankin, jr. Min farshaw from robert jordans wheel of time wot by mlmillustrations wheel. From the seller i have begun selling a few books so i can afford to buy and have. The hobbit 1977 directed by jules bass, arthur rankin.

The hobbit or there and back again hardcover october 1, 1977. This book has some cover wear and spots and discoloration from age, but the pages are. Illustrated manuscript page from jrr tolkiens lord of the rings the manuscript is in tolkiens calligraphic hand. Absolutely blew through those books, the illustrations add a lot for me. Tolkien and illustrations from the film by arthur rankin jr. My parents illustrated edition of the hobbit from the 1970s rankin bass film. This is the first fully illustrated deluxe edition with the original text of the classic. The hobbit an illustrated j r r tolkien 1977 first edition abrams rankin bass. Nov 21, 2018 one of my alltime favorite movies, the hobbit. Voices boom as a fathers reading would at a childs bedside, and the animation is drawn with minutiae and grandeur in the style of an illustrated legend. A digitally remastered version of rankin bass the hobbit and the. This is the 1977 version with lots of illustrations. My parents illustrated edition of the hobbit from the. Get the best deals on rankin bass hobbit when you shop the largest online selection at.

The hobbit tells a fantastic story of adventure, danger, friendship, and courage, and serves as a prequel to the even more immersive and epic book series, the lord of the rings. Hobbit by tolkien, second edition, first edition abebooks. Tolkiens enchanting tale, fully illustrated by jemima catlin. Hardcover with illustrated boards and mylar dust jacket. The rankin and bass illustrated hobbit was my favorite book as a child. A very good set of the hobbit, the special edition, with long playing records, in the original clamshell box. Rankin bass the hobbit 1977 near mint vinyl disneyland lp. If you can deal with its im a used book flaws, youll have a. My father read it when he was a young man, and i read it as a child. Given that rankin bass was able to cover most of the novels high points in under 90 minutes in the 1977 animated adaptation of the hobbit, how could a mere third of the book stretch to 169 minutes in the first installment, the hobbit. First printing, illustrated by rankin bass harry n.