--- product_id: 10469993 title: "The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition" price: "£30.04" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10469993-the-hobbit-illustrated-edition store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition **Price:** £30.04 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition - **How much does it cost?** £30.04 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10469993-the-hobbit-illustrated-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Give this beautiful gift edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's enchanting classic fantasy tale, The Hobbit, fully illustrated by artist Jemima Catlin. In The Hobbit, the beloved introduction to Middle-earth, 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 an epic 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 An Unexpected Adventure: Follows the quiet hobbit Bilbo Baggins as he is swept from his comfortable home in the Shire by a company of dwarves on a quest to reclaim their treasure. Beloved Characters: Journey alongside the wizard Gandalf, Thorin Oakenshield, and a band of unforgettable dwarves through enchanting and perilous lands. A Legendary Dragon: The quest’s destination is the lair of Smaug the Magnificent, a fearsome and cunning dragon guarding a vast hoard of gold. Stunning Illustrated Edition: Discover this timeless classic anew with beautiful, full-color illustrations by artist Jemima Catlin that bring Tolkien's world to life in a stunning gift edition praised for its heirloom quality. Review: The Hobbit Jemima Catlin - I just wanted to take the time to update anyone who is interested in purchasing this illustrated edition of The Hobbit. As you probably know, there aren't many illustrated editions of the hobbit and most that are illustrated aren't all that incredible. So far, my favorite edition has been the one by Alan Lee. I must say, it's hard to top his work. Alan Lee really helped bring the story to life for me when I first read this incredible adventure by Tolkien. However, because I believe that The Hobbit is a tale directed at the hearts of children and adults that are young at heart, I believe that Jemima Catlin's illustrated edition has topped even the great Alan Lee's. First off, the quality of this book is excellent. The book has been wrapped in cloth so the book feels high quality and soft to the touch. Also, the cover has a beautiful illustration from the book that includes carefully placed gold etching on the leaves, title, and author's name. This really gives the book a nice luster and shine. The book doesn't come with a book jacket and honestly I think that was smart based off of how high quality the book feels and looks. It just doesn't need a cheap paper jacket to cover such a beautiful looking book. The illustrations that are presented in the book are a thing of beauty. Not only are there a great many (every two or three pages or so) but they are incredibly colorful and really pop when you look at them. I do think the illustrator's style is to appear more colorful and simple at first glance, but at the same time you will look at the illustrations carefully and see the amount of time and effort that she put into this work. I love this style of simplicity and use of color. Though not the exact same style, I feel like it reminds me of illustrators like William Steig who just have this incredible knack for bringing out amazing details with small illustrations. In fact, I truly and desperately hope that Jemima Catlin will be commissioned for Lord of the Rings. If you happen to read this Jemima, I just wanted to say thanks for putting so much passion and hard work into this book. I look forward to reading this to my children someday and plan on using your version when I do! As a side note, I should mention that some of Tolkien's original maps are included in the front and back of the book. Lastly, it wouldn't be an appropriate review of The Hobbit without mentioning how amazing this story really is. If there is any part of you that believes in things like magic, risk-taking, adventure, friendship to the end, finding faith in the smallest of people or things, and good triumphing over evil, this is the book for you. I fell in love with the characters of this story and am thankful for authors like J.R.R Tolkien for having that God-given ability to captivate readers through these characters and the adventures they set out on. Every time I read this book I feel like I'm a kid again and that in itself is a great thing in my eyes. However, as an adult this book not only brings about those childhood feelings, but also strengthens my personal faith, and leads me to believe that those who truly live life to the fullest are those who go against the flow, take risks despite the fears or consequences when they know that it's in the name of doing what they feel is right inside of there hearts. I think there really is some of Bilbo Baggins in all of us and we learn a great deal from his adventure. If you cannot tell, I love this book. It is saying a lot for me that this is my favorite edition of the book so far. This truly is a high-quality, gift edition that you will be very proud to own. Don't hesitate to purchase! Thank you J.R.R Tolkien and Jemima Catlin! Review: Beautiful and Perfect for Kids - This Hobbit: Illustrated Edition is beautiful! While a purist would probably wish for Tolkien’s own amazing drawings, like in the copies I grew up on, this makes the book a more approachable story for elementary school kids and their expectations in our world I think. There’s a small illustration on almost every page, and several bigger ones every dozen pages or so. The artwork looks almost Scandinavian in appearance, with the dark lines and the two-dimensional look. The quality is very good and worth the price. Consider this for reading to your kids or for a beautiful display! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,936 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #110 in Classic Literature & Fiction #287 in Epic Fantasy (Books) #329 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 6,880 Reviews | ## Images ![The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UZKQ3-wCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Hobbit Jemima Catlin *by C***S on October 1, 2013* I just wanted to take the time to update anyone who is interested in purchasing this illustrated edition of The Hobbit. As you probably know, there aren't many illustrated editions of the hobbit and most that are illustrated aren't all that incredible. So far, my favorite edition has been the one by Alan Lee. I must say, it's hard to top his work. Alan Lee really helped bring the story to life for me when I first read this incredible adventure by Tolkien. However, because I believe that The Hobbit is a tale directed at the hearts of children and adults that are young at heart, I believe that Jemima Catlin's illustrated edition has topped even the great Alan Lee's. First off, the quality of this book is excellent. The book has been wrapped in cloth so the book feels high quality and soft to the touch. Also, the cover has a beautiful illustration from the book that includes carefully placed gold etching on the leaves, title, and author's name. This really gives the book a nice luster and shine. The book doesn't come with a book jacket and honestly I think that was smart based off of how high quality the book feels and looks. It just doesn't need a cheap paper jacket to cover such a beautiful looking book. The illustrations that are presented in the book are a thing of beauty. Not only are there a great many (every two or three pages or so) but they are incredibly colorful and really pop when you look at them. I do think the illustrator's style is to appear more colorful and simple at first glance, but at the same time you will look at the illustrations carefully and see the amount of time and effort that she put into this work. I love this style of simplicity and use of color. Though not the exact same style, I feel like it reminds me of illustrators like William Steig who just have this incredible knack for bringing out amazing details with small illustrations. In fact, I truly and desperately hope that Jemima Catlin will be commissioned for Lord of the Rings. If you happen to read this Jemima, I just wanted to say thanks for putting so much passion and hard work into this book. I look forward to reading this to my children someday and plan on using your version when I do! As a side note, I should mention that some of Tolkien's original maps are included in the front and back of the book. Lastly, it wouldn't be an appropriate review of The Hobbit without mentioning how amazing this story really is. If there is any part of you that believes in things like magic, risk-taking, adventure, friendship to the end, finding faith in the smallest of people or things, and good triumphing over evil, this is the book for you. I fell in love with the characters of this story and am thankful for authors like J.R.R Tolkien for having that God-given ability to captivate readers through these characters and the adventures they set out on. Every time I read this book I feel like I'm a kid again and that in itself is a great thing in my eyes. However, as an adult this book not only brings about those childhood feelings, but also strengthens my personal faith, and leads me to believe that those who truly live life to the fullest are those who go against the flow, take risks despite the fears or consequences when they know that it's in the name of doing what they feel is right inside of there hearts. I think there really is some of Bilbo Baggins in all of us and we learn a great deal from his adventure. If you cannot tell, I love this book. It is saying a lot for me that this is my favorite edition of the book so far. This truly is a high-quality, gift edition that you will be very proud to own. Don't hesitate to purchase! Thank you J.R.R Tolkien and Jemima Catlin! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful and Perfect for Kids *by E***Y on January 3, 2026* This Hobbit: Illustrated Edition is beautiful! While a purist would probably wish for Tolkien’s own amazing drawings, like in the copies I grew up on, this makes the book a more approachable story for elementary school kids and their expectations in our world I think. There’s a small illustration on almost every page, and several bigger ones every dozen pages or so. The artwork looks almost Scandinavian in appearance, with the dark lines and the two-dimensional look. The quality is very good and worth the price. Consider this for reading to your kids or for a beautiful display! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A beautiful cloth-bound edition of The Hobbit, with color illustrations *by Z***S on December 30, 2013* My almost nine-year-old has recently become obsessed with The Hobbit after we watched the first two films in Peter Jackson's trilogy. I did inform her that the films are not altogether faithful to the book, and was happy to learn she is keen to read the book! I have several editions of The Hobbit (and other works by J.R.R. Tolkien) in my home library (yes, I am a diehard Tolkien fan), and although I love them all, I am glad I found this edition since it reminds me so much of a high-quality children's book, especially the ones I read as a child. This 2013 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt edition is bound in cloth with the cover art stamped onto it (there is no dust jacket), giving it a vintage feel, and what better presentation for a classic like The Hobbit? The paper quality is excellent as well, with text and illustrations printed on glossy paper. The sewn binding will ensure this book lasts for a long time, perhaps allowing for it to be handed down through generations. The illustrations in this book, by illustrator Jemima Catlin, capture the essence of a story meant for children - they are not overly scary (not even the illustrations of the goblins and trolls, unlike the depictions in the films), which makes them perfect for reading aloud to children and/or for independent young readers to enjoy perusing on their own. The story of The Hobbit itself is a timeless tale of loyalty, friendship, teamwork, and courage. This quest-themed tale featuring the hobbit Bilbo Baggins and a band of dwarves makes for a great introduction to quality fantasy literature for children and is also one that will reward young readers with lessons on courage and wisdom. Highly recommended. ## 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.co.uk/products/10469993-the-hobbit-illustrated-edition](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10469993-the-hobbit-illustrated-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*