--- product_id: 69050321 title: "The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition: Or There and Back Again" price: "₨35765" currency: LKR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/69050321-the-hobbit-illustrated-edition-or-there-and-back-again store_origin: LK region: Sri Lanka --- # Fully illustrated by Jemima Catlin 384 pages immersive journey First Edition collectible The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition: Or There and Back Again **Price:** ₨35765 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock Middle-earth magic with every page turn! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition: Or There and Back Again - **How much does it cost?** ₨35765 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/69050321-the-hobbit-illustrated-edition-or-there-and-back-again) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Collector’s Pride:** A beautifully crafted gift edition that stands out on any bookshelf, signaling your refined literary taste. - • **Enduring Popularity:** Highly rated with 4.8 stars from over 6,600 readers, proving it’s a must-have for fans and newcomers alike. - • **Visual Storytelling Elevated:** Unique, vibrant illustrations by Jemima Catlin bring Middle-earth to life on every page, making it perfect for all ages. - • **Generational Bonding Essential:** Larger font size designed for easy reading, ideal for sharing Tolkien’s classic tale with children or fellow enthusiasts. - • **Timeless Adventure, Modern Craftsmanship:** First Edition hardback with premium canvas cover and gold-thread detailing for a luxe tactile experience. ## Overview The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition is a first edition hardback published by HarperCollins, featuring 384 pages of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale enhanced by Jemima Catlin’s unique illustrations. With a premium canvas cover detailed in gold thread and a larger font for easy reading, this edition is perfect for both collectors and families introducing younger readers to Middle-earth. Highly acclaimed with a 4.8-star rating, it’s a beautifully crafted gift that combines timeless storytelling with modern design. ## Description Give this beautiful gift edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's enchanting tale, The Hobbit , fully illustrated by artist Jemima Catlin. In The Hobbit , Bilbo Baggins enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling farther than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep to whisk him away on a journey to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon.... "A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible... All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts."-- The New York Times Book Review Review: A beautiful product, and introduction to Tolkien - This is such an incredible print of The Hobbit. The hardback version feels amazing to hold, with a canvas outer shell using gold thread to bring the cover to life. Larger font than a usual hobbit print, and unique illustration styles to bring the pages to life. Absolutely perfect for children, whom you want to introduce to middle earth. My son will read this while I read my 75th anniversary edition, sharing the story together. One hour and he is hooked! Review: Love it!! - Beautiful illustrated book.. makes it interesting to read. love it ## Features - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 1,269,202 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 279 in TV, Movie, Game Adaptations 380 in Coming of Age 410 in Fairy Tales (Books) | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (6,695) | | Dimensions | 17.78 x 3.1 x 23.5 cm | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0544174224 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0544174221 | | Item weight | 1.2 kg | | Language | English | | Print length | 384 pages | | Publication date | 1 Oct. 2013 | | Publisher | HarperCollins | | Reading age | 6+ years, from customers | ## Images ![The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition: Or There and Back Again - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UZKQ3-wCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A beautiful product, and introduction to Tolkien *by A***. on 24 March 2026* This is such an incredible print of The Hobbit. The hardback version feels amazing to hold, with a canvas outer shell using gold thread to bring the cover to life. Larger font than a usual hobbit print, and unique illustration styles to bring the pages to life. Absolutely perfect for children, whom you want to introduce to middle earth. My son will read this while I read my 75th anniversary edition, sharing the story together. One hour and he is hooked! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it!! *by M***M on 26 February 2026* Beautiful illustrated book.. makes it interesting to read. love it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect *by T***N on 16 May 2026* Just a great, high-quality edition. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Picture Book Edition (Chronicles of Narnia) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.lk/products/69050321-the-hobbit-illustrated-edition-or-there-and-back-again](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/69050321-the-hobbit-illustrated-edition-or-there-and-back-again) --- *Product available on Desertcart Sri Lanka* *Store origin: LK* *Last updated: 2026-07-06*