New version of The Hobbit will include 50+ sketches by JRR Tolkien
Normally, I wouldn't get too excited over reissues of classic books (hell, that's half the reason all these publishing companies keep coming up with PR excuses about editing books to pander to "modern sensibilities" just to drum up sales). But this is kind of neat: an upcoming edition of The Hobbit that includes some of JRR Tolkien's original hand-drawn artwork to accompany the world building. — Read the rest