History of the Hobbit - Hardback Comparison

A look John D. Rateliff's 'History of the Hobbit' over the years, from its original release in 2007 to the latest 2023 version.
Amazon UK Links:
New one-volume version: amzn.to/3trPybS
Deluxe edition: amzn.to/45eKRQ0
Kindle Edition: amzn.to/46jaoZI

[@bardiavessalpour3764]

Please keep posting.

[@Thomas-pw1dh]

I’ll add to the party. It’s great to see you back, looking well, and posting again. Your content is always so informative, without the hype that pervades too many other creators content.

[@BradlehDadleh]

I agree with you, I think what we need is a re-release of the boxed set. Here’s to hoping someone from HC watches your videos! ❤

[@samuelleask1132]

So glad you’re back!

[@dieseIboy]

thanks for the new content. leaving a message for the algorithm :)❤

[@vanity_.]

Thanks for the update. My copy of the book has the 2011 yellow&black cover, and it is the 3rd printing. Now it can be confirmed that it’s the 4th printing that has the new cover

[@wpsam52]

Best Tolkien book reviews on YT. Thanks for doing them!

[@SpeedboatmitLampe]

Thanks for the new video content! This is probably one of my favourite Tolkien(-related) books. I do own a shrink-wrapped US version of the slipcase edition and also the one-volume edition with the boring cover which I'm using for actual reading. I didn't even know there was a new edition and even a deluxe version, I might put that on my wish list.

[@Hollyberye]

Thank you so very much!

[@steveoldham8439]

Love seeing you doing video,much appreciated.keep up good work

[@mr.underhill7072]

it really is unwieldy to read, but glad i have it. Can you recommend somewhere in the UK to get those glassine/mylar covers you use ? looking forward to the next video :)

[@kaikalter]

I had come across the old versions, which I would have likely bought if I could, now I am just considering whether or not I should, it would certainly fit the rest of the books in that style but it is too big to really read I feel.

[@tomasmacpro5391]

love your work keep posting

[@Gazmonster1]

I've just noticed that the first volume of my two edition set is the American printing and the second is the UK printing. Looking forward to you covering some more of the books that have come out over the last while.

[@samueluddin9931]

Can someone explain to me why the 2023 single volume edition has more pages than the 2011 edition

[@ipoulter9765]

Once again man fantastic video, was wondering what this book was when I saw it on your shelf last video, had no idea it came out must have slipped past the radar, when can we have some ranking videos, we all curious what are your favourite settings characters, books, movies etc

[@jose280714]

I'm marveling at the thickness of the last edition 2023 single volumen, looks almost like LoTR... but is really that much information? I mean I read the Hobbit first time like a month ago, very short tale, and now this history of the Hobbit looks like even bigger than, LotR itself ... why is it this big?

[@insurrbution]

I've always felt, even in revised and expanded form (2011 and current reprints) that it should've remained as two books.
Now it'll match with The Nature of Middle-earth and the new hardback boxed sets of The History of Middle-earth.

[@iconikreviews5377]

Thanks for the video and showing me how the book looks. It would look great on the book shelf but I'm not sure if I'd read it front to back. I would enjoy glancing at it though I'm sure. I feel like some things are better left unknown such as Gollum giving the ring away in the previous edition as you mentioned. Kind of messes with one's current concept of the story so I don't want to know these things, lol. So I'm not sure if I should buy it. We'll see. Thanks

[@maxelkjaernersting]

I would very much like to own the 2011 edition that matches the _The History of Middle Earth_ set from 2002, but since its ISBN is identical to the new edition, it has proven a rather difficult task, unfortunately. Anyway, thank you for uploading again.

[@insurrbution]

Because what's in the video IS the 2011 one: just got a new dustjacket. Heck, even the print number carried over (so if the 2011 one ended at, say, 5, then the new one w/ the Nasmith cover would start at 6).
If hunting for the 2011 one w/ the original (2011 that is) cover, make sure the seller has a PHOTO of the book and aren't using a stock/product image.

[@maxelkjaernersting]

@insurrbution
Thank you. I know all of this already, but it does not make it much easier.

[@MrSJM882325]

Great content! What clear protective slip covers do you use for your collection?

[@TalkingTolkien]

I believe they are Mylar - search for clearsleeve on eBay (in UK) and you should find them.

[@benc6252]

I fucking love this channel

[@MalcoPunch]

why do your covers look glossy? Do you use something to protect them?

[@reptomicus]

mylar dust jacket protectors

[@PhileasFog-cs2bz]

Thanks

[@robertjordan355]

Legend

[@jimbuckets]

It was a strange decision to release two books in a single book format. I would find that too unwieldy to try and read.