The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien cover-artist-Mahmud A." "Asrar – 1x Bug-eyed Dripterus

– 1x Bug-eyed Dripterus

His gig prospecting asteroids for Ferris Galactic is less than fulfilling-but at least he's not on Earth

the eldest and greatest of their race

Shinpei is running out of time

film stills

The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien cover-artist-Mahmud A." "Asrar – 1x Bug-eyed DripterusWhen J. R. R. Tolkien wrote The Hobbit, he was already an accomplished amateur artist and drew illustrations for his book white it was still in manuscript. The Hobbit as first printed had ten black and white illustrations, two maps, and binding and dust jacket designs by its author. Later, Tolkien also painted five scenes for color plates, which comprise some of his best work. His illustrations for The Hobbit add an extra dimension to that remarkable