The Hobbit remains one of the most well-known books of our time, and it’s not just because of Peter Jackson’s movies. Since J.R.R. Tolkien first published the adventure in 1937, the tale has never been out of print—a significant feat in the publishing world.
As the story of Bilbo’s travels continues to stand the test of time, its cover art adapts, resulting in a collection of art revealing both the magic and the beauty of Middle Earth. We hope you’ll enjoy this gallery over second breakfast.
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1937 - First Edition with Cover Art by Tolkien
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1938 - Houghton Mifflin First Edition
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1973
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1982
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1989 - Graphic Novel
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1995 - Artwork by John Howe
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1997 - Artwork by Alan Lee
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1999
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1999 - A Pop-Up Book Illustrated by John Howe
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1999 - Hardback from Easton Press