![]() But I adore the more muted and matte tones of the illustration which makes it look less like a children’s book. Again, for me The Hobbit is filled with nostalgia. The back is this gorgeous illustration of Smaug which reminds me so much of my childhood edition of the book. ![]() It just gives off a sense of nostalgia for me which meant I had to start re-reading almost immediately. I just think that The Shire and those rounded Hobbit doors are so synonymous with these books despite us not being in The Shire that long. It shows Bilbo before he went away on his adventure, and whilst there’s so many other pieces of artwork in the book – I’m so happy they picked this one for the front. The front is the same image of the Shire that is on the box. I believe it’s due to the cover, although the illustrations have added in a few pages. I already have two editions, one of which is hardback and this edition instantly looks thicker. Next up we have The Hobbit and this is a big version of the Hobbit. Then on the back there’s a beautiful image of the Shire and Bag End that’s also on The Hobbit. I initially assumed this was the Black Gate but it’s actually of Cirith Ungol’s pass into Mordor. On the other side is when Frodo, Sam and Gollum are near Shelob’s Lair.
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