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| The 1937 cover |
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the publication of The Hobbit. For all the Tolkien fans out there, Corey Olsen writes about the event and the evolution of its main character, Bilbo Baggins, in his fine post at The Daily Beast. Olsen includes seven illustrations Tolkien drew for the book, one of them being the dust jacket. The man was not only a superb writer, but also an accomplished artist.
OTR first read The Hobbit when he was in high school. It was an instant favorite, and Olsen's post is a reminder that it's time to enjoy Tolkien's fantasy again.
N.B. Corey Olsen is the author of a new book, Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit.
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