The Hobbits : the many lives of Bilbo, Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin /

For generations of entranced readers, and now a new generation of filmgoers, Tolkien is synonymous with his most famous creation - the hobbit. Written for all those who are interested in Tolkien's work, and of course for all those interested in hobbits, this is the first book to focus on the ch...

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Main Author:	Porter, Lynnette
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London ; New York : I.B Tauris & Co., 2012.
Subjects:	Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973. > Hobbit. Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973. > Lord of the rings. Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973 > Characters. Tolkien, J. R. R. > (John Ronald Reuel), > 1892-1973 > Film adaptations. Jackson, Peter, > 1961- > Criticism and interpretation. Lord of the Rings films > History and criticism. Hobbits (Fictitious characters) Fantasy fiction, English > History and criticism. Middle Earth (Imaginary place) Heroes in literature. Heroes in motion pictures.

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Summary:	For generations of entranced readers, and now a new generation of filmgoers, Tolkien is synonymous with his most famous creation - the hobbit. Written for all those who are interested in Tolkien's work, and of course for all those interested in hobbits, this is the first book to focus on the changes made to the hobbits' characters not only by Tolkien but also by other artists - actors, writers, directors, lyricists and choreographers.
Physical Description:	vii, 280 pages ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-270) and index.
ISBN:	9781845118563 (pbk) 1845118561 (pbk)