Your old harry potter books could be worth thousands if they have. Sep 14, 2017 the harry potter illustrated editions by bloomsbury are beautiful masterpieces and perfect additions to any fans library. It usually takes decades for a book to become collectable and gain significant value on the rare book market. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets deluxe edition. Aug 18, 2016 according to the independent, 500 hardback copies of the first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone known as harry potter and the sorcerers stone in the u. The new harry potter s bookshelf updates and confirms johns earlier analysis, but widens the field to show potter s strong connections to what seems like practically all of english literature. Magical images from the illustrated harry potter books. Harry potter and the philosophers stone deluxe edition.
How to figure out how much harry potter book copies are. Harry potters bookshelf is an outstanding addition to mr. T he harry potter series only began in 1997 and yet j. See and learn about the first editions, first printings. Great harry potter collectible and perfect for any muggle.
Rare harry potter and the sorcerers stone glossy hc rowling red book club 15635. Getty images last november, a rare jewelencrusted harry potter book was put up for. I love his interpretation of harry potters world, and i feel honoured and grateful that he has lent his talent to it j. Over the years most but not all of these copies have been identified and signed.
Reviews kays illustrated edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone is a triumph a book so alive it seems to jump, explode and slither out of your hands as you read telegraph seeing jim kays illustrations moved me profoundly. The true magic found in this childrens fantasy series lies not only in. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. How i draw my illustrations on photoshop harry potter illustration drawing. Rowlings wondrous world of magic that has captured the imaginations of millions on both the printed page and the silver screen with bestselling novels and blockbuster films. Magical images from the illustrated harry potter books appear. Rowlings timeless classic, jim kays glorious illustrations will captivate fans and.
Jan 15, 2015 harry potter for a while weve been wondering how many illustrations would make up the fully illustrated harry potter books, and today we finally have our answer. Jim kay won the kate greenaway medal in 2012 for his illustrations in a monster calls by patrick ness. I particularly enjoyed the section on gothic elements in literature and further appreciated not only rowlings work but the works of charles williams, cs lewis, and jrr tolkien as well. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone paperback september 1, 1998.
The first of seven fully illustrated versions of the harry potter heptalogy is set for release in october. This post contains affiliate links which means we might earn a commission if you make a purchase from the websites we link to on this page. Harry potter in glorious colour this magical hardback box set contains the illustrated editions of harry potter and the philosophers stone and harry potter and the chamber of secrets. What you need to know about the harry potter illustrated editions. Nov 21, 2017 the art of harry potter features original art from the harry potter films and it is magnificent. Rare hardcover editions and copies signed by rowling are worth thousands. Heres a first look at some of jim kays illustrations for the deluxe hardcover edition of harry potter and the sorcerers stone, to be released globally october 6, 2015. No information is available about the current owner. Harry potter rare typo makes first edition hardback worth. The artwork on the cover is so much better than the original book which is red.
By far the most valuable book in the series is the first, harry potter and the philosophers stone, published on 30 june 1997 by bloomsbury in london. The harry potter illustrated editions by bloomsbury are beautiful masterpieces and perfect additions to any fans library. Rowling herself selected artist jim kay, whose over 100 illustrations make this deluxe format as perfect a gift for the child being introduced to the series as for the dedicated fan. Two irresistible complete novels over 500 pages of classic storytelling from j. Oct 07, 2015 those of us whove read the harry potter series fell in love because of the wonder of it all. Editions include harry potter and the philosophers stone illustrated edition and the new harry potter book. Rowling s harry potter series has gained immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide, and first editions of her books have very quickly become collectable. I gained further insight into one of rowlings favorite books by goudge also. Harry potter for a while weve been wondering how many illustrations would make up the fully illustrated harry potter books, and today we finally have our answer. See more ideas about harry potter, harry potter love and harry potter world. Rare harry potter book sets world record at auction the boy who lived still knows how to make money, with a rare book selling for record breaking amount at auction this week. See more ideas about harry potter, harry potter printables and harry potter diy.
This is an amazing piece of art, something i havent seen before. Jim kay, the awardwinning illustrator, has been working for the past few years to bring life to the beloved series. Jason cockroft illustrated the uk edition while mary grandpre illustrated the us version their. Harry potter editions mary grandpre depicts iconic moments from the books in a seldomseen series of beautiful. Winner will receive this adorable brand new and stored matte black hogwarts muggle clip hang. The abebooks online marketplaces has sold hundreds of copies of rowlings books at high prices, including a first edition of harry. Of all the books in the series, this was the perfect one to use for this word that meant so much to severus snape. Jim studied illustration at the university of westminster and since graduating has worked in the archives of tate britain and the royal botanic gardens at kew. What you need to know about the harry potter illustrated. Unfortunately, illustrating a sevenbook series takes a loooong time especially with well over 100.
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Rowling, in collaboration with bloomsbury and the british library, will be releasing two new harry potter. Brimming with rich detail and humour that perfectly complements j. Jun 26, 2017 a harry potter edition was put up at auction for half a million pounds credit. Unfortunately, illustrating a sevenbook series takes a loooong time especially with well over 100 illustrations per book. Nesbit, dracula, tom browns schooldays, gullivers travels, pilgrims progress, the secret garden, lord.
Nov 10, 2016 a rare edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone has sold at auction for. Some of his theories are a bit unusual, but he does seem to have good backup for them. Jun 09, 2017 auctioneers at bonhams sold a set of first editions of the harry potter books in 2005 for. Those of us whove read the harry potter series fell in love because of the wonder of it all. This weeks release of the first illustrated edition brings back that magic.
Do you have these harry potter books lying around your house. Victoria, bc july 22, 2005 while the latest harry potter installment enjoys record sales, experts from the rare book trade are pondering how the market will develop for the most collectible books. Redditor ajcfood compiled them all together in this one handy image, perfectly designed to induce a wave of nostalgia. Sep 20, 2017 rare harry potter book sets world record at auction the boy who lived still knows how to make money, with a rare book selling for record breaking amount at auction this week. The great books behind the hogwarts adventures explores the literary landscape of themes and genres j. Original artwork by the harry potter book illustrators. Jim studied illustration at the university of westminster and since graduating has worked in the archives of. Harry potter will be released in a new, fully illustrated edition this october see the first images, including characters draco, hermione, and ron. Harry potter editions mary grandpre depicts iconic moments from the books in a seldomseen series of beautiful prints. Love the chapter illustrations in the harry potter books. Editions include harry potter and the chamber of secrets illustrated edition and the new harry potter book. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone, the illustrated edition. The art of harry potter features original art from the harry potter films and it is magnificent. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold.
Rowling artfully wove throughout her novelsand the influential authors and stories that inspired her. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If your harry potter book has this typo, it could be worth. The massive print run for harry potter and the halfblood prince will prevent it from earning true collectible status, but the highend rare book market is primarily focused on 200 hardtofind first edition hardcover copies of harry potter and the philosophers stone the 1997 debut book by the thenunknown author which had a hardcover. Shop for harry potter books collection online at target. The abebooks online marketplaces has sold hundreds of copies of rowlings books at high prices, including a first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone that sold for. Kate greenawayaward winning artist jim kay has created over 100 stunning illustrations, making this deluxe format a perfect gift as much for a child being.
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