New 20th anniversary cover editions are now available to preorder via nanmeebooks. Rowling celebrates the 20th anniversary of harry potter by thanking fans around the world. This collectible new boxed set contains the complete bestselling harry potter series, books 17 by j. Rowling, brilliantly redesigned by caldecott medalist brian selznick. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone, the first book in j.
Beginning with the release of rowlings original book, harry potter and the sorcerers stone, the harry potter property took the world by storm from the very beginning with sorcerers. Rowling celebrates 20th anniversary of harry potters. The covers were designed by illustrator apolar, who described his experience asdreams come true on his instagram page, where you can also see some of his other beautiful artwork. So engrained in american culture is harry potter that hermione is now an acceptable name for a child. Rowling is doing something really cool for the 20th. Fans are in meltdown after it was announced two new harry potter books will be released later this year to mark the 20th anniversary of the philosophers stone. Harry potter 20th anniversary events at waterstones. A history of magic opens at the newyork historical society this fall to celebrate the 20th anniversary of j. Jk rowling thanks fans on first book s anniversary 20 years ago today a world that i had lived in alone was suddenly open to others, the author wrote. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban 20th anniversary.
We have gathered for you the entire harry potter series as well as books that will make your harry potter experience even more magical, including the tales of beedle the bard, fantastic beasts and where to find them, harry potter audio books, harry potter colouring books, new illustrated editions. Rowlings harry potter and the sorcerers stone, the u. Two new harry potter books will be released for the. All 7 harry potter books will get new 20th anniversary. Harry potter s 20th anniversary has celebrities and fans turning to twitter. Scholastic has been honoring harry potter throughout 2018, and the new editions are part of that campaign. Bloomsbury announced the release earlier today, promising that. Its harry potters 20th anniversary and twitter is feeling all the feels. Browse and buy harry potter and the philosophers stone hogwarts house editions at harrypotter from gryffindor and hufflepuff, to ravenclaw and slytherin, browse collectable 20th anniversary covers, to celebrate 20 years since the publication of the first in j. By the way, piers morgan is peeing all over your parade. Today marks the 20th anniversary that the first book in the harry potter series philosophers stone was released.
Jk rowling trolled by piers morgan on harry potter 20th. Rowlings phenomenally bestselling series, will be released in a special anniversary edition on september 23, 2008. This special edition of harry potter and the halfblood prince has a gorgeous new cover illustration by kazu kibuishi. I worked on several things, i moved all our books out into the living room from our bedrooms, their books and my books are all in one spot on a big shelf. The show is a celebration of the stories and those that came before it. Harry potter 20th anniversary best tweets refinery29. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix is the longest book in the series, at 766 pages in the uk version and 870 pages in the us version. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed in your magical best. Rowling celebrates 20 years of harry potter screen rant. Arthurian legend, dickensian plotting and 20th century.
On top of all of the anniversary celebrations, we also got the news that the awardwinning theatre production of harry potter and the cursed child would be starting a new production in hamburg, germany in 2020. The covers were designed by illustrator apolar, who described his experience asdreams come true on his instagram page, where you can also see some of his other beautiful. Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of harry potter and the chamber of secrets, these irresistible house editions celebrate the noble character of the four hogwarts houses. Beautiful thai harry potter 20th anniversary edition covers revealed. Towne center books will host a night filled with harry potter themed games, refreshments, and activities. The seven harry potter books have transfigured like an animagus, taking new form once again. New harry potter 20th anniversary book editions are here. Nanmeebooks reveals stunning 20thanniversary thai harry. I also went back to reading to both my kids at night. Its hard to think of a multimedia franchise in history that ever turned out to be quite as popular as harry potter. Harry potter celebrates 20th anniversary university of. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the best decision the company ever made, scholastic is releasing new editions of the harry potter books in paperback, with brand new cover art illustrated by. Rowling took to twitter on monday, june 26, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her first book, harry potter and the philosophers stone harry potter hotties.
For so many, a time before phrases like wingardium leviosa entered the english lexicon seems like a distant and dark past, yet on sept. Harry potter 20th anniversary books harry potter shop. The perfect gift for collectors and new readers alike, we now present a breathtaking special edition boxed set of j. Oct 29, 2017 london is going all butterbeer over 20th anniversary of harry potter. So, when scholastic approached me to create new covers and a box to celebrate the 20th anniversary, i was incredibly excited to find myself an actual part of this magical world. Jun 26, 2017 facebook has a magical harry potter easter egg to celebrate the books 20th anniversary. Harry potter 20th anniversary house editions waterstones. Jun 27, 2017 a look back at the best harry potter book release parties to celebrate the 20th anniversary this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Happy 20th anniversary, harry potter the new york times. Rowlings classic harry potter series take you back to hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. To mark the 20th anniversary of first publication, bloomsbury is publishing four house editions of j.
Jul 18, 2017 2 new harry potter history books will celebrate 20 years of magic wands at the ready. The new 20th anniversary harry potter edition boxed set by j. A world full of wizards, magic, and, of course, dragons. Rowlings seven books are being rereleased from scholastic with new covers illustrated by artist brian selznick the invention of. Rowling celebrates 20th anniversary of harry potter s us launch.
Rowling is in the giving spirit leading up to the 20th anniversary of harry potter and the sorcerers stone hitting book stores in america. London is going all butterbeer over 20th anniversary of harry. The show goes along with the 20th anniversary of the publication of j. Rowling celebrates 20th anniversary of harry potter. Jul 20, 2017 fans are in meltdown after it was announced two new harry potter books will be released later this year to mark the 20th anniversary of the philosophers stone. To mark the 20th anniversary of harry potter being published in north america, the ebook version of the first book in the iconic series will be available for instant download for two weeks to. Two new books coming this year as series marks 20th anniversary bloomsbury have confirmed two commemorative new harry potter books, released to mark the 20th anniversary of the. Rowling first introduced the boy who lived, harry potter. Rowling, the 20th anniversary and illustrated editions, and books to discover the movie magic behind the film series. Facebook has a magical harry potter easter egg to celebrate. Rowling said she that harry is done now, following the character. Wizards and witches of all ages around the world are bringing their wands out to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the day j. Rowling, 9781408883747, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Harry potter books get new 20th anniversary covers. Its been almost two decades since the first book in j. Two new harry potter books are coming this fall to. Jul 31, 2018 come celebrate the 20th anniversary of the harry potter series and harry s birthday all in one night. The seven harry potter books have transfigured themselves once again it was announced earlier this year that special 20th anniversary editions of j. Rowling published the harry potter book that started it all, cnets patricia puentes muses on the magic the. Thai publisher nanmeebooks recently revealed some stunning 20th anniversary edition covers of the harry potter books. Join the party at towne center books on tuesday, july 31st at 7.
The box itself is beautifully designed with new artwork by kazu kibuishi, and the books create a gorgeous, magical vista when. Butterbeer is an item on starbucks secret menu, and most everyone knows which hogwarts house theyd be sorted into. Harry potter exhibit marks 20th anniversary of first book. It will then travel to new york to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of harry potter and the sorcerers stone, the book s title in the united states. Behind the german 20th anniversary editions of the harry. Vote for your favorites, and let us know which harry potter moment means the most to you.
The harry potter book series is considered one of the greatest series in literary history, beginning its commercial life on this day, twenty years ago j. The publishing house shared a video in april announcing the 20th anniversary editions, and the redesigned books finally were released on june 26. Harry potter shock two new books revealed to mark 20th. The 20th anniversary of the us publication of harry potter and the sorcerers stone will be marked with celebrations at bookstores, libraries, schools and festivals, as well as the arrival on american shores of harry potter and the cursed child on broadway in april, and the british library exhibition harry potter. Media personality and socialmedia curmudgeon morgan took aim at rowling on monday, the 20th anniversary. Jun 26, 2018 harry potter s 20th anniversary is going to go on for the next ten years. Scholastic if you can believe it, harry potter and the sorcerers stone will turn a whopping 20yearsold this september well, for u.
Theres nothing more exciting than being able to collect new editions of our loved book series. Harry potter and the goblet of fire gryffindor edition let the magic of j. Its been a huge week for harry potter as the 20th anniversary of harry potter and the philosophers stone draws near. Feast your eyes on the 20thanniversary editions of harry.
Half price books celebrating 20 years of harry potter. The 20th anniversary of the publication of harry potter and the philosophers. Happy 20th, harry potter, and thanks for teaching me english. Over the last year and a half we read some of narnia, most of roald dahl, a series of unfortunate events, and others. This item time special edition 2017, harry potter 20 years of magic harry potter 20 years of magic magazine 2018 legends centennial media harry potter magazine, 20 years of enchantment, collection edition issue, 2018. The show is an unabashed celebration of the stories and their antecedents. To celebrate the milestone anniversary, scholastic is out with a new set of the beloved books, featuring dramatic new illustrations from artist and selfdescribed huge harry potter fan brian selznick. Harry potter 20th anniversary house editions series. Jun 26, 2017 its the 20th anniversary of harry potter. When harry potter and the cursed child made its official premiere in londons west end, j. It was published worldwide in english on 21 june 2003. The news that the harry potter series is twenty years old has left me saddened in the way only dobby. The official publishing anniversary of the book is june 26, when it hit shelves for the first time in 1997.
There are some rich historical traditions behind the magic in the harry potter stories. Featuring gorgeous housethemed cover art and interior line illustrations by kate greenaway medal winner levi pinfold, each book will also have vibrant. Rowlings classic harry potter series take you back to hogwarts school of witchcraft and. Monday marks the 20th anniversary of the boy wizards fictional debut in harry potter and the philosophers stone the book that started it all. Celebrate 20 years of harry potter magic with these collectible special edition harry potter 20th anniversary books, available in both paperback and hardback versions. The book was initially released as harry potter and the philosophers stone in the united kingdom on june 26, 1997. Harry potter sorcerers stone 10th anniversary edition by j. A member of british library staff poses for a picture at the harry potter a history of magic exhibition at the british library, in. Find information and tickets about harry potter 20th anniversary today. A history of magic, coincides with the 20th anniversary of the publication of j.
Throughout the morning, potter fans around the world turned to social media to. Rowling is doing something really cool for the 20th anniversary of harry potter. Harry potter exhibit is coming to new york to mark the. Harry potter and the philosophers stone gryffindor edition. Harry potter and the philosophers stone 20th anniversary. Two new harry potter books will be released for the franchise. Harry potter and the halfblood prince was published on 16 july 2005. To kick off the month were bringing you news about the 20th. Harry potter and the philosophers stone has been read and loved by every new generation since. Jun 26, 2017 today, for those of us who were close to harrys age when the books came out, the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the first books release is in many ways a celebration of our own. This range of harry potter books includes the original seven harry potter novels by j. This gryffindor house edition of harry potter and the goblet of fire celebrates the noble character of the hogwarts house famed for its courage, bravery and determination. Believe it or not, the world almost missed out on harry potter. Beautiful thai harry potter 20th anniversary edition.
Rowlings beloved harry potter series was published in the u. Harry potter and the philosophers stone gryffindor edition by j. A new special edition boxed set of the complete harry potter series, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the publication of harry potter and the sorcerers stone. Great read gala celebrates 20th anniversary of harry potter. Oct 30, 2019 in honor of mugglenets 20th anniversary, here are 20 of the most meaningful, magical moments from the harry potter series. Start saving up those galleons, because harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban is turning 20 later this year, and in celebration, a special 20th anniversary edition is being released. Happy 20th anniversary, harry potter a publishing saga, captured in potter ephemera letters, sketches, mementos and more that has been transfigured into treasure.
Events at waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. The exhibit from the british library, which includes everything from grandpres original. Anniversaries are always a special occasion, especially when it comes to harry potter. Jun 26, 2017 believe it or not, the world almost missed out on harry potter. I came to the harry potter series late but i totally i fell in love with the books when finally i read them for the first time. The original harry potter and the philosophers stone came out in the uk in 1997. Harry potter books 17 special edition boxed set by j. These books, just like us, are not getting any younger. Harry potter books get a new look for 20th anniversary.
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