A timeless classic and precursor to 'The Lord of the Rings', this tale finds Bilbo Baggins, lured from his cozy hobbit-hole by Gandalf and dwarves, unwittingly joining a daring quest to pilfer Smaug's treasure. Initially hesitant, Bilbo's cunning and unexpected burgling skills shine. This edition, revised with Christopher Tolkien's help, boasts stunning watercolor paintings and pencil drawings by Alan Lee.