The Hobbit: Tove Jansson Edition by J. R. R. Tolkien

In 1960, Astrid Lindgren wrote to Tove Jansson, asking her to illustrate J.R.R Tolkien’s The Hobbit, noting what an event combining the work of two such literary giants would be:

“… this will be the children’s book of the century, and will live long after we are dead and buried.”

This landmark new edition of The Hobbit presents J.R.R. Tolkien's full text with illustrations by Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomins, from a rare Swedish-language edition never before published in English. Jansson’s tender, whimsical drawings illuminate Bilbo’s journey – from the comfort of Bag End to the riddled dark under the mountain – adding fresh enchantment and quiet humor to every page.

Coming October 6, pre-order available now.