"HarperCollins is starting its celebrations for the 75th anniversary of The Hobbit ahead of time, with the publication of a collection of Tolkien's artwork and a 'cute' pocket-sized edition of the novel at the end of this month."

http://www.thebookseller.com/news/har ... s-hobbit-anniversary.html

- wellinghall

"Braun said he was wondering what he could do that would be a little bit different: "It looks really cute, and hobbits are little, so it's the sort of mad idea you have as a publisher. I think it's going to run away."

Oh, dear..

Translation: HarperCollins uses 75th Anniversary as excuse to shovel the same stuff out in endless different tacky printed-in-China variants. Fortunately we will be getting a facsimilie Hobbit (which I am really looking forward to), so I can ignore the rest of it, I suppose...

HOEMM THE FACSIMILE HOBBIT YOU (WE ALL) WAITING FOR !! WE & YOU HAVE TO WAIT A LITTLE BIT LONGER :
RECEIVED E MAIL :
Hello,
Unfortunately, the release date for the item(s) listed below was changed by the supplier, and we need to provide you with a new estimated delivery date based on the new release date:
J. R. R. Tolkien "The Hobbit Facsimile First Edition: Boxed Set"
Estimated arrival date: September 09 2013 - September 10 2013

One of Amazon's aims is to provide a convenient and efficient service; in this case, we have fallen short. Please accept our sincere apologies.
You have not been charged for this item. We do not debit money from your payment card until just before your items are dispatched. We will send you a dispatch confirmation email on the date of dispatch.
Sincerely,
Customer Service Department
Amazon.co.uk
http://www.amazon.co.uk

My math is pretty good --won't 2013 be a little late?

BH