About “The History of the Hobbit”
The History of The Hobbit is a two-volume study published by HarperCollins in 2007. It examines J. R. R. Tolkien's 1937 novel The Hobbit, providing unpublished drafts and commentary by John D. Rateliff. The work includes details on Tolkien's revisions to the novel, such as abandoned changes for a third edition intended for 1960. It also features previously unpublished maps and illustrations created by Tolkien. The study offers insight into the development of The Hobbit and its evolution through multiple revisions. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Latest edition
- 2012 · ISBN 9780547524399
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | History of the Hobbit (One-Volume Edition) | 2012 | 9780547524399 | Buy on Amazon |
| History of the Hobbit Pt. 1 | 2011 | 9780007369669 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | The History of the Hobbit, Volume 1 (History of the Hobbit) | 2007 | 9780618968473 | Buy on Amazon |
| The history of the Hobbit | 2007 | 9780618968473 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | The History of the Hobbit | 2007 | 9780618964406 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The History of the Hobbit | 2007 | 9780007235551 | Buy on Amazon |