The hobbit is a far easier read than lotr and a child can make short work of it, but it is by no means exclusively a childrens book. The radio dramatisation of the hobbit became a classic when it was first broadcast on bbc radio 4 in 1968 and it continues to delight today. So begins one of the most beloved and delightful tales in the english language. May 18, 2009 this is the somewhat infamous 1979 radio production of the lord of the rings, adapted by bernard mayes. The hobbit by jrr tolkien audio book 7 cassettes unabridged 1988 11. Even though i was 10, i knew it was kind of terrible, but it was the only version of the hobbit we had to listen to.
Even though i was 10, i knew it was kind of terrible, but it was the only version of the hobbit we had to listen. The lord of the rings minds eye radio part one 19 youtube. Youre probably talking about the ones by rob inglis. Tolkien is now more famous than ever for being the man behind the classic lord of the rings trilogy of books. The voices arent that great, the sound effects are annoying, and the singing is dreadful, but i love this dramatization. Anthony jackson a dramatization, originally broadcast on the bbc radio. Tolkiens classic the hobbit 100th birthday edition 1992 on discogs. Find great deals on ebay for lord of the rings cassette and the hobbit cassette. It was produced by the minds eye for the national public radio in the united. Tolkien narrated by rob inglis the hobbit cd discogs. What are the best audiobook versions of the lord of the.
The adventures of bilbo baggins, gandalf, and a band of dwarves who seek to reclaim their treasure from the awesome dragon smaug. Presented in the standard hardcover edition using the. Set in the imaginary world of middleearth, at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale, the hobbit is one of literatures most enduring and wellloved novels. Tolkien, beloved throughout the world as the creator of the hobbit and the lord of the rings, was a professor of anglosaxon at oxford, a fellow of pembroke college, and a fellow of merton college until his retirement in 1959. Whereas elves are lithe and graceful, dwarves are stocky and. Tolkien, beloved throughout the world as the creator of the hobbit and the lord of the rings, was a professor of anglosaxon at oxford, a fellow of pembroke college, and a fellow of merton college.
It is due to this series and other masterpieces like the hobbit and the silmarillion. It was produced by the minds eye for the national public radio in the united states. Bilbo baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home. Some of the main characters include a mix of humans, wizards, hobbits, elves, dwarves, orcs and other demons. Tolkien 1984, cassette paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The hobbit 4 audio cassettes read by martin shaw if you care for the journeys there and back, out of the comfortable world, over the edge of the wild, and home again, and can take an interest in a humble. This is the somewhat infamous 1979 radio production of the lord of the rings, adapted by bernard mayes.
Tolkien the hobbit bbc radio dramatisation audio cassette. Acoustical liberation of books in the public domain. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Also, the silmarillion as read my martin shaw is amazing. The hobbit six dramatized cassettes audio cassette. Looking for the hobbit audiobook read by martin shaw. Set in the imaginary world of middleearth, at once a classic myth and a modern fairy.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Tolkiens famous saga, the prelude to the lord of the rings, has all the ingredients of fantasy and adventure. Bilbo baggins, the hobbit, is a peaceful sort who lives in a cozy hole in the shire, a. The 25 best childrens audiobooks, from preschool to middle. The hobbit is a wondrous tale of adventure and heroism set in the fantasy realm of middleearth. Get the best deals on cassette audio books in english j. Robert inglis born in 1933 is an actor, writer, journalist, critic and producer who has primarily worked in australia and england. Tolkiens 1937 childrens fantasy novel of the same name the series was adapted by michael kilgarriff and produced by john powell in eight halfhour. Bilbo baggins, an unambitious hobbit is unwillingly recruited as a burglar by a party of dwarves and sent on. Editions of the hobbit, or there and back again by j. It is due to this series and other masterpieces like the hobbit and the silmarillion that tolkien is now hailed as the undisputed godfather of highfantasy literature. The hobbit j r r tolkien audio cassette tape book bbc radio 4 tape box set 1988. Does anybody know of a lotr audio book that is free. Bilbo and the dwarfs undertake to retrieve their treasure from the awesome dragon, smaug.
At the centre is the unsuspecting hero bilbo baggins, a homeloving, unambit. The adventures of bilbo baggins, gandalf, and a band of dwarves who seek to reclaim their treasure from. Bbc radio presents the hobbit audiobook on cassette, 1988. I grew up listening to this dramatization of the hobbit on cassette. The hobbit is the unforgettable story of bilbo, a peaceloving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure. Hes so good with the voices and accents that you can actually know whos speaking before the text tells you. The complete and unabridged recording of the lord of the rings 38 audio cassettes audio cassette audiobook, unabridged. R tolkien that takes place in the fictional world of middle earth, which is the setting of most of the authors works. But when a wandering wizard captivates him with tales of the unknown, bilbo becomes restless. Narrator rob inglis will hold you and your children spellbound with his skillful portrayal of hobbits, dwarves, wizards, frightful creatures, enchanted beasts, epic battlesand a magical ring. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Bilbo baggins, an unambitious hobbit is unwillingly recruited as a burglar by a party of dwarves and sent on a most extraordinary adventure. Tolkien 1997, cassette, abridged at the best online prices at ebay.
What are the best audiobook versions of the lord of the rings. Tolkien 2001, cassette, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay. The hobbit was so successful in 1937 that tolkien was asked to write a sequel and so was born the lord of the rings. Make offer the hobbit j r r tolkien audio cassette tape book bbc radio 4 tape box set 1988 lord of the rings unabridged 38 cassette tape audiobook rob inglis isis. Image for all roads leadeth audiobook audio cassette. The hobbit 4 audio cassettes read by martin shaw if you care for the journeys there and back, out of the comfortable world, over the edge of the wild, and home again, and can take an interest in a humble hero, here is the record of such journey and such a traveler. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. Lewis rediscovered faith, friendship, and heroism in the cataclysm of 19141918. He is the narrator of the unabridged audiobook editions of j. Search results for the hobbit sorted by relevance page 1. The complete and unabridged recording of the lord of the rings. Make offer the hobbit j r r tolkien audio cassette tape book bbc radio 4 tape box set.
Sadly time has not been kind to my old cassette tapes and i need a more modern copy, preferably as a digital download or on cd i dont still have a. R tolkiens the hobbit bilbo baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit hole in bag end. Search results for the hobbit sorted by relevance page. Tolkien any list of great audiobooks for kids would be amiss if it failed to mention rob ingliss warm, rich narration of the classic tale of bilbo baggins, the hobbit who. The lord of the rings and the hobbit collectors edition written by. The hobbit tells a fantastic story of adventure, danger, friendship, and courage, and serves as a prequel to the even more immersive and epic book series, the lord of the rings. The adventures of the well to do hobbit, bilbo baggins, who lived happily in his. The hobbit is a prequel to the lord of the rings trilogy. Tolkiens the lord of the rings, the hobbit audiobook is the tale of bilbo baggins who lives in the fictional land of middleearth, peopled with elves, dwarves, men, hobbits and other fictional creatures. Aug 29, 20 the hobbit is the unforgettable story of bilbo, a peaceloving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure.
Like every other hobbit, bilbo baggins likes nothing better than a quiet evening in his snug hole in the ground, dining on a sumptuous dinner in front of a fire. Tolkien and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The hobbit is a far easier read than lotr and a child can make short work of it, but it is. Audiobooks on cd and cassette ready for immediate dispatch. Find the hobbit from a vast selection of audiobooks. Tolkien any list of great audiobooks for kids would be amiss if it failed to mention rob ingliss warm, rich narration of the classic tale of bilbo baggins, the hobbit who dares to leave the shire to go off and have adventures all over middle earth encountering dwarves, trolls, dragons, giant spiders, wizards, and more. Looking for the hobbit audiobook read by martin shaw as a child i had a copy of the hobbit audiobook on cassette read by a british actor named martin shaw, i fell in love with his narration. The 25 best childrens audiobooks, from preschool to. Shop thousands of bestsellers, new releases, and classic titles, all in one place. The hobbit six dramatized cassettes audio cassette january 1, 1994 by j. Cassette on which tolkien reads from the hobbit and the fellowship of the ring. The lord of the rings audiobook series is an epic fantasy trilogy written by j. The questions are different enough not to merge, but the same answer applies.
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