From the bindery
The Hobbit
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A handcrafted leather rebinding of a genuine published copy of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.
The original book is transformed into a richly detailed leather volume with a newly crafted binding, deeply embossed artwork, raised sculptural textures, and a hand-applied antiqued finish.
The design draws from broad themes of mountain journeys, hidden roads, ancient halls, wilderness, treasure, maps, and classic fantasy adventure. The artwork is independently created for this binding and is not reproduced from official film artwork, licensed merchandise, publisher cover designs, or other official imagery.
The front cover, spine, and rear cover are designed as a unified composition, with deep relief and aged surface treatment intended to give the finished book the appearance of an old-world volume from a private fantasy library.
Each copy is finished individually in genuine leather. Natural variations in grain, tone, antiquing, and surface character ensure that no two books are exactly alike.
FEATURES
✦ Genuine published copy of The Hobbit included
✦ Independently rebound by Pandemonium Artifacts
✦ Genuine leather binding
✦ Deeply embossed front, spine, and rear cover artwork
✦ Raised sculptural relief
✦ Hand-applied antiqued finish
✦ Individually crafted and finished
✦ Designed as a centerpiece for a fantasy or literary collection
This is an independently created rebinding of a genuine published copy of The Hobbit. Pandemonium Artifacts is not affiliated with, sponsored by, licensed by, or endorsed by the Tolkien Estate, the publisher, any film studio, or other rights holders associated with The Hobbit.
INSIDE COVERS (DOUBLURES) — USD $400 PER BOOK
Carry the artwork inside the binding. Add leather to both the front and back inside covers, with customizable interior artwork. Share your ideas so we can discuss the design.
BOOKMARK — USD $100 PER BOOK
Add a matching bookmark to accompany your volume. Include any personalization requests when ordering.
COLOUR AND FINISH
Choose Brown, Green, Red, or a Custom base colour in personalization. Gold and secondary accents are chosen at the maker’s discretion.
SCULPTED DEDICATION PLATE — CAD $200
A highly decorated sculpted dedication plate on the front or back interior cover. Include your dedication wording and preferred placement in personalization. Choose a dedication plate OR leather inside covers (doublures); a bookmark can accompany either.
OPTIONAL SCULPTED LEATHER BOOK CASE — CAD $1,000
A sleeve fitted to this book, covered in elaborate sculpted leather. Choose No case or Add book case.
Choose your interior upgrade, then your optional case. The displayed CAD price includes your selections.
Made to order · ships in three weeks. Transit time is additional.
$1,000.00 CAD
Making and delivery
Made to order. Please allow three weeks before dispatch. Transit time is additional and varies by destination.
Worldwide postage and US tariffs are included in the book price. Import fees for destinations outside the US are the buyer’s responsibility.
Returns and cancellations
Made-to-order books
Returns are not accepted for a change of mind.
Cancellations
Cancellations are not accepted once work on your project has begun. Contact us if you need to discuss an order before work begins.
Faulty, damaged or incorrect orders
Please contact Pandemonium Artifacts about any faulty, damaged or incorrect order so the issue can be addressed. This policy does not limit your applicable consumer rights.