The hobbit my first hobbit book was this illustrated version of the. Illustrations by the original hobbit cartoons illustrators. See more ideas about the hobbit, animation and the hobbit 1977. 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. This is the first fully illustrated deluxe edition with the original text of the classic. A very good set of the hobbit, the special edition, with long playing records, in the original clamshell box. 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. This is the original 1st printing of this impressive oversized edition denoted by. The hobbit vhs rankin bass 1977 warner home video 1991 tested works see more like this.
This is the 1977 collectible edition of the hobbit. 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 rankin bass production of the hobbit, based on the original version of the hobbit written by j. Based on the animated rankin bass production from 1977, recorded by buena vista records as number 103.
This is the walt disney book and casette book but tape is not included based on the original version of the hobbit. Illustrations by lester abrams et al, from the 1977 rankin bass productions, inc. It features over 200 pages of the complete original text along with fantastic illustrations. Rankin bass hobbit storyboard the hobbit, the hobbit. The hobbit illustrated 1977 rankin bass 1st edition abrams. Illustrations from the rankin bass film hammond page ref pp. First printing, illustrated by rankin bass harry n. R tolkien that takes place in the fictional world of middle earth, which is the setting of most of the authors works. If you can deal with its im a used book flaws, youll have a. The hobbit feels hard to recommend, but easy to love. The hobbit rankin bass gollum 1977 tolkien animation production cel and drawing. Abrams published a large coffeetable illustrated edition of the book featuring concept art and stills.
The film is an adaptation of the 1937 book of the same name by j. Get the best deals on rankin bass hobbit when you shop the largest online selection at. The hobbit or there and back again hardcover january 1, 1977. Tolkien illustrated with movie stills from the charming animated rankin bass film. The cellophane dust jacket with red dragon overlay has a tear, front and back near the spine.
Tolkien 1977 abrams film tiein edition reset harry n. The rankin and bass illustrated hobbit was my favorite book as a child. The hobbit cartoon the hobbit 1977 comic books art book art rings film hobbit art dragon rpg jrr tolkien. The hobbit or there and back again hardcover october 1, 1977. 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. From the seller i have begun selling a few books so i can afford to buy and have. See more ideas about the hobbit, tolkien and middle earth. 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. Min farshaw from robert jordans wheel of time wot by mlmillustrations wheel. My dad started reading it to me because he was tired of reading the same old childrens books to me each night. Tolkien, and was first broadcast on nbc in the united states on sunday, november 27, 1977. This is a first edition of the illustrated book to accompany the movie. The hobbit an illustrated j r r tolkien 1977 first edition abrams rankin bass.
Some wear issues, but in very good shape for its age. My parents illustrated edition of the hobbit from the 1970s rankin bass film. The edition includes also more than 150 blackandwhite illustrations from foreign editions and some that were drawn by tolkien himself. The hobbit is one of my favorite books and the illustrations, whether big or small, add even more character and charm to the story. I am trying to considerably pair down my possessions, especially items that are heavy andor are taking up space i unfortunately dont have. Tolkien and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take the hobbit to their hearts. The hobbit rankinbass illustrated book 1977 no reserve. Hardcover with illustrated boards and mylar dust jacket.
The hobbit an illustrated j r r tolkien 1977 1st ed abrams. My father read it when he was a young man, and i read it as a child. Just as they did with rudolph and the last unicorn, rankin and bass imbue the hobbit with the simplicity of a storybook. Tolkien and illustrations from the film by arthur rankin jr.
A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible. This is the 1977 version with lots of illustrations. See more ideas about the hobbit 1977, the hobbit and hobbit art. Nov 21, 2018 one of my alltime favorite movies, the hobbit. The hobbit book illustration created by choper nawers hobbit art, o hobbit, lotr. 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. Smaug, bilbo, gandalf, and gollum from rankinbasss 1977 hobbit the. Long before peter jackson made a feature film, the visual interpretation of tolkiens classic tale was done by rankin bass productions.
Complete original soundtrack including dialogue, music and songs. Rankin bass the hobbit 1977 near mint vinyl disneyland lp. According to the editor, the annotated hobbit is a referenced novel where in the margins the annotator adds commentary. Tolkiens enchanting tale, fully illustrated by jemima catlin. The hobbit, an illustrated edition, with clear dustjacket. The hobbit an illustrated edition tolkien 1977 rankin. The hobbit character sketches with images the hobbit cartoon. Music singles on 45s served for decades as a lowcost entry point for young fans and turned single record sales into a prominent gauge.
Absolutely blew through those books, the illustrations add a lot for me. Illustrations printed directly on the front and back boards. See more ideas about the hobbit, the hobbit 1977 and tolkien. Rca introduced the 45 rpm single record in 1949 as a smaller, more durable, and higher fidelity replacement for earlier 78 rpm disks. The hobbit 1977 directed by jules bass, arthur rankin. Hobbit by tolkien, second edition, first edition abebooks. The illustrations and cinematic sequence drawings are based on the animated film by arthur rankin, jr. A digitally remastered version of rankin bass the hobbit and the. 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. 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. Text by tolkien and illustrations from the film by arthur rankin, jr. My parents illustrated edition of the hobbit from the.
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