Yesterday I received in the mail my pocket sized copies of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings pictured here:

Also here:

The outside feels like this faux leather that bends easily like rubber but seems like it could take a lot of abuse.

Since they are pocket sized of course the writing is small but the type is equal to any hardcover or paperback edition. In fact, it looks almost exactly the same like they were originally larger and went through a shrink ray.

In fact, I was surprised to find The Return of the King still included the appendices and the index.

As far as fitting into my pocket is concerned, it fits about as well as an iPhone 6+. They’re definitely not meant for small pockets or tight jeans but fit nicely in the pockets of my coats, sports coats and blazers.

They’re a nice edition to my collection and I plan on annotating them to death. If you’re buying these books for the first time though I don’t suggest them.