Earlier today, author J.K. Rowling was interviewed by the BBC regarding her new book she has written for charity and more. You can now watch this video here in our galleries. In this video, Jo discusses why she is doing this book, mentions the Children's Voice charity that will benefit from the upcoming auction for the book and more. You can also see some nice footage of one of the copies of the book,as well as footage of the jewels being added to the cover of the books. In addition our hard working galleries staff now have the various preview photos and screencaps available for you hereUPDATE: Sotheby's has now officially released to the press three new photos here, here, and here.
Also, as mentioned in the news article below, the auction for this special handwritten "Tales of Beetle the Bard" book by J.K. Rowling will take place on December 13. The book will be on display as a preview, and Sotheby's has the hours where this preview will open to the public in London, England.
Sun, 9 Dec 07, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon, 10 Dec 07, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tue, 11 Dec 07, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wed, 12 Dec 07, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
There will be a special 48 page commemorative catalogue about this book available to purchase via Sotheby's, with proceeds to benefit charity. The famed auction house describes this catalogue as containing "a message from the author about the creative inception of 'The Tales of Beedle the Bard' plus images from the manuscript itself. Also included is information about The Children's Voice charity, images showing the making of the manuscript and auction information for prospective buyers." The prices of the catalogue are as follows:
US Domestic: 16.00 USD
US Int'l: 16.00 USD
UK Domestic: 8.00 GBP
UK Int'l: 8.00 GBP
“No-one ever asked me had he ever been in love or fallen in love. People were very focussed on what happens to Harry so I had never been asked a direct question.”
“And because to answer it would immediately flag up an infatuation with what happens in book seven, I never said it.”
I just have to comment on this. She was asked about this the day before DH come out. She could say I was asked but I didn’t want to answere it because of giving away plots in DH, but to say she was never asked is a lie.
ROSE: My question is did Albus Dumbledore ever fall in love?
JKR: Ummmm… Well, in the course of a long life, I think nearly everyone falls in love, but you probably shouldn’t read too much into that answer.
I wanted post this Dumbledore question too, but You were first. :)
And I’m asking: why she aded ” (...)but you probably shouldn’t read too much into that answer.” Was it only for this little Rose? Because I didn’t read “too much” in the book, really, and the whole Dumbledore loving Grindelwald thing is very important for understanding DD’s motivations and actions.
I agree with You luna, that her answer to this girl should have been slightly different.
Who want to transcript text from the captures of the book??
I warn you my english is awful. I will try anyways:
“THE WIZARD OF THE HOPPING POT:
There was once a _ old wizard who used his magic generously and _ for the benefic of his neighbours. R_ _ reveal ¿fine? sense of his…”.
Why not to publish it for Children Voice benefits? They would earn more than with an auction, and fans would be happy.
Please, help with the transcriptions!
Posted by El Cronista de Salem on November 01, 2007, 04:32 PM
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I ordered the catalogue, but it says that applicable sales tax will apply to certain states. I live on one of those states, but at the check out it didn’t say how much the tax will be. All it says is that “applicable sales tax will be charged”. Does anyone know what it is? I already gave credit card info, and it seems odd that they would not even give a percentage. Also, is shipping free? Thanks
I agree. If Rowling is trying to help this charity, she would want them to get more proceeds. What better way then to publish this book and have all the money go to the charity.
Instead, this is sort of a torture for fans who cannot have access to this book, and also the charity does not get the most benefit. Silly, I think.
There is no logic reason for auction it instead publish it. Children Voice will earn less money and we are tortured. JKR sued the indian pandal, she sued HPLexicon, she has finished with the wizards of the month, she doesn’t update nothing interesting in her site from months ago (only Lightmaker works)... she tries to finish with fandom? I’ve respected her all the time. Now, I can defend this. It’s awful what she is doing.
"Well, it's nothing to be ashamed of!" said Mrs. Longbottom angrily. "You should be [i]proud[/i], Neville, [i] proud![/i] They didn't give their health and their sanity so their only son would be ashamed of them, you know!"[br]"I'm not ashamed," said Ne
Oh god, the book looks so nice :)