Each book ran 24 pages and included a 7 inch record of a narrator who read the story. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The rankinbass production of the hobbit, based on the original version of the hobbit written by j. The book was accompanied by a handwritten note by the author in elvish. It manages to retell most of the story within its 77minute span. With the imminent release of the first of peter jacksons threepart adaptation of the hobbit, i revisited j. The rankinbass production of the hobbit, based on the. Crystal vinyl record 24 page book, buena vista records childrens story. Tolkiens 1937 novel, which i had not opened since i was a teenager. And there were recordslots of records, all on the disneyland label and its. The rankinbass production of the hobbit, based on the original. It was published on 21 september 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the carnegie medal and awarded a prize from the new york herald tribune for best juvenile fiction. Signed copy of the hobbit sells for record at auction tolkien library. The hobbit was a 1977 animated television movie by rankinbass productions based on the book of the same name.
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. The top of the line was the complete sound track of the hobbit, a two record set boxed with an elevenpage book illustrated with stills from the movie. Tolkiens fantasyadventure tale of a hesitant hobbit, dwarves, and a grayrobed wizard, was published 75 years ago this september. See, hear and readalong rankinbass the hobbit youtube.
The story reaches its climax in the battle of five armies, where many of the. An unexpected journey riddles in the dark scene 810. If you care for journeys there and back, out of the comfortable western world, over the edge of the wild, and home again, and can take an interest in a humble hero blessed with a little wisdom. Walt disney readalong book and records were first released in 1965. The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in childrens literature. The tolkien nerds guide to the hobbit peter jacksons blockbuster movie draws upon stories behind stories behind stories, just as j. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in childrens. The lion king read along story book the lion king storybook 1 read aloud story books for kids duration. The hobbit, or there and back again is a childrens fantasy novel by english author j. Price new from used from paperback, 1977 please retry. The hobbit is a wondrous tale of adventure and heroism set in the fantasy realm of middleearth.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The hobbit middleearth universe the timeless classic presented in the standard hardcover edition using the authors original jacket design. Choose from 57 different sets of the hobbit book flashcards on quizlet. The rankinbass production of the hobbit, based on the original version of the. Read the hobbit absolutely for free at readanybook.
R tolkien that takes place in the fictional world of middle earth, which is the setting of most of the authors works. The book was first published on september 21, 1937 and is set in the years 2941. After 45 years, someone just returned a rare copy of the hobbit to. The library will probably be keeping the book in the vault from now on for safe keeping, according to the facebook post. The hobbit and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. This more than doubled the world record and makes this copy of the hobbit the most expensive in the world. Story book the lion king storybook 1 read aloud story books for. This timetravel story, in which the world of numenor and. The hobbit is the unforgettable story of bilbo, a peaceloving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and.
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