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Illustrated in full colour (illustrations by [[Lidia Postma]]), including a number of double page prints, this is an intriguing and interesting investigation into the world of words used by [[Tolkien]] in [[The Hobbit]]. It explores the clever web of wordplay Professor Tolkien used to create hidden meanings and delves into the mythical associations that lie beneath the tale's thrilling surface.
'''''The Hobbit Companion''''' is a book by [[David Day]].
==From the publisher==
Illustrated in full colour (illustrations by [[Lidia Postma]]), including a number of double page prints, this is an intriguing and interesting investigation into the world of words used by [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] in ''[[The Hobbit]]''. It explores the clever web of wordplay Professor Tolkien used to create hidden meanings and delves into the mythical associations that lie beneath the tale's thrilling surface.


Starting with the word "hobbit" itself, the book moves on to examine Bilbo Baggins, hobbit heritage and history, Gandalf, Shire Society, and much more.
Starting with the word "hobbit" itself, the book moves on to examine Bilbo Baggins, hobbit heritage and history, Gandalf, Shire Society, and much more.


There is also a chapter on the hobbit characters from [[The Lord of the Rings]], including [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]], [[Sam]], [[Pippin]] and [[Merry]]. Lidia Postma’s painting of the [[Party Field]] from [[The Fellowship of the Ring]] is a treasure – it pictures and names 60 of the guests from Adelard Took to Willibald Bolger.
There is also a chapter on the hobbit characters from ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', including [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]], [[Samwise Gamgee|Sam]], [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]] and [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]]. Lidia Postma’s painting of the [[Party Field]] from ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]'' is a treasure – it pictures and names 60 of the guests from Adelard Took to Willibald Bolger.


[[CATEGORY:Books by David Day]]
==External links==
[[Category:Scholarly books|Hobbit Companion]]
 
[[CATEGORY:Publications by title|Hobbit Companion]]
*[http://tolkienbritta.blogspot.com/2012/12/david-days-hobbit-companion-review.html Review] by Britta Siemen
 
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Latest revision as of 08:43, 7 April 2013

The Hobbit Companion
HobbitCompanion.png
AuthorDavid Day
PublisherPavilion Books Limited (UK)
Barnes & Noble (US)
Released1997
FormatPaperback/Padded Hardcover
Pages96
ISBN158663528X

The Hobbit Companion is a book by David Day.

From the publisher[edit | edit source]

Illustrated in full colour (illustrations by Lidia Postma), including a number of double page prints, this is an intriguing and interesting investigation into the world of words used by Tolkien in The Hobbit. It explores the clever web of wordplay Professor Tolkien used to create hidden meanings and delves into the mythical associations that lie beneath the tale's thrilling surface.

Starting with the word "hobbit" itself, the book moves on to examine Bilbo Baggins, hobbit heritage and history, Gandalf, Shire Society, and much more.

There is also a chapter on the hobbit characters from The Lord of the Rings, including Frodo, Sam, Pippin and Merry. Lidia Postma’s painting of the Party Field from The Fellowship of the Ring is a treasure – it pictures and names 60 of the guests from Adelard Took to Willibald Bolger.

External links[edit | edit source]