The acclaimed BBC Radio dramatisation of Tolkien's much-loved fantasy story.
J. R. R. Tolkien was born in 1892 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. From 1925-1959 he was an Oxford Professor, first of Anglo Saxon and then of English Language and Literature, but is best known as the author of the fantasy classic The Lord of the Rings.
First published in the U.K. in 1937, this is the volume that introduced the world to hobbits, Middle-earth, Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the wizard, and the Ring of power. A new edition, formatted for younger readers, was released in August and features cover art by Peter S!s (ISBN 0-618-16221-6. $18; pap. ISBN 0-618-15082-X. $10). Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
Noted artist Hague provides 48 dazzling paintings for this first-ever version of the timeless fantasy classic. All ages. (Oct.)
The Hobbit delivers a classic adventure. If you're travelling with
children and have a three-hour-42-minute journey to fill, the 1968
BBC dramatisation starring Paul Daneman and Anthony Jackson will
keep everyone on the edge of their car seats. * The Guardian *
anyone who wishes to get an idea of what The Hobbit might be
like as one faithful film... should seek this out. It might lack
the dynamism of the cinematic adaptation, but the world it creates
feels more dangerous and real -- Andrew Blair * www.denofgeek.com
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The BBC adaptation is well structured and Paul Daneman is
incredibly well cast as Bilbo. If you don't already own this, then
now is the perfect time to add this wonderful radio play to your
collection. -- Nick Smithson * www.sci-fi-online.com *
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