In the United States, Tolkien publishers Houghton Mifflin Harcourt are releasing five books to tie-in with the first of Peter Jackson’s Hobbit movies – and they go on sale next Tuesday, 6th November. Here are the details:
THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY VISUAL COMPANION by Jude Fisher
**Foreword by Martin Freeman**
Join the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the wizard and the Company of Dwarves on their Quest to recover treasure stolen by the Dragon, Smaug the Magnificent. Leaving the comfort of Bilbo’s home they must face many perils before they can claim their long-lost gold — Trolls, Elves, Goblins, Wargs, and worse…
Richly illustrated with more than 100 color photos from the film, and featuring a fold-out map charting the journey from Bag End to Wilderland, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Visual Companion begins the Quest for the Lonely Mountain in spectacular style.
On-sale November 6, 2012 * ISBN 978-0-547-89856-8 * $19.95 hardcover
Pre-order (Kindle edition) at Amazon.
THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY OFFICIAL MOVIE GUIDE by Brian Sibley
Enter Bilbo Baggins’s world through exclusive interviews with director Peter Jackson, Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and all the principal cast and filmmakers, who share film-making secrets and tales of what it was actually like making movie magic in Middle-earth.
Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos of the actors, locations, sets, creatures and costumes, this essential guide has been produced in collaboration with the filmmakers who have brought J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novel into breathtaking three-dimensional life.
On-sale November 6, 2012 * ISBN 978-0-547-89855-1 * $14.95 paperback
Pre-order at Amazon.
THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY ACTIVITY BOOK
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Activity Book is packed with stunning photos, facts, and activities from the brilliant new movie. Join Bilbo Baggins on his unexpected journey across the wilds of Middle-earth with Gandalf the wizard and a company of thirteen Dwarves. For ages 8 and up.
On-sale November 6, 2012 * ISBN 978-0-547-89871-1 * $12.00 hardcover
Look for it at Amazon.
THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY THE MOVIE STORYBOOK
Relive the story of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in this fantastic photo-filled book. Battling against Goblins, Wargs and other forces of evil, will Bilbo Baggins and the Company of Dwarves find the strength to help recapture the lost Kingdom of Erebor? With this amazing retelling of the movie, you too can visit Middle-earth. For ages 8 and up.
On-sale November 6, 2012 * ISBN 978-0-547-89872-8 * $9.95 paperback
Pre-order at Amazon.
THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY THE WORLD OF HOBBITS
Enter the amazing World of Hobbits. Packed with photos from the new film, this book will tell you all you need to know about these amazing creatures – their appearance, appetites, homes, friends, deadly foes and much more. For ages 8 and up.
On-sale November 6, 2012 * ISBN 978-0-547-89873-5 * $9.95 paperback
Pre-order at Amazon.
Look for these great tie-in books in your local bookstores next week – or track them down on Amazon.com, which of course ships worldwide! (The links above are for Kindle editions for these books – Amazon also stocks regular editions.)
