Confirmed: Extract of Deathly Hallows, New Illustrations in Book for Prince Charles

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Confirmed: Extract of Deathly Hallows, New Illustrations in Book for Prince Charles

Posted by: Sue

April 10, 2008, 11:45 AM

Earlier we told you that author J.K. Rowling would contribute to a book to be published in honor of the 60th birthday of Prince Charles. Reps for JKR have now confirmed to TLC that there will indeed be an extract of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows contained in this new book, along with two new illustrations of the story from author and artist Quentin Blake. Along with the contribution from Jo, others such as Philip Pullman and Jacqueline Wilson are contributing to the birthday book for The Prince of Wales, with new material due from Philip Ardagh and Anthony Horowitz. In addition to the new illustrations from Quentin Blake, other artists contributing are Axel Scheffler, Posy Simmonds and Emily Gravett . The Birthday Book will be published on November 6, with all proceeds to benefit The Prince’s Foundation for Children and the Arts, a charity which”provides schoolchildren with opportunities to visit theatres, orchestras, museums and galleries.”

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Nice!

Posted by dixiekitty on April 10, 2008, 11:51 AM report to moderator

So this book is going to be available to the general public? That would be cool to have in my collection. Too bad there won’t be new content from Jo!

Posted by Ravenclaw from Glenn on April 10, 2008, 11:51 AM report to moderator

Aw poo, I thought we were getting new Rowling material

Posted by Kiwi Mc I on April 10, 2008, 11:58 AM report to moderator

ZOMG yay!! I LOVE Quentin Blake!! :D

Peace, Rotae

Posted by Rotae on April 10, 2008, 12:16 PM report to moderator

Aww that’s disappointing that it’s just Deathly Hallows! And Quentin Blake belongs in Roald Dahl stories for me XD But it will be cool to see what he does!

Posted by Becca on April 10, 2008, 12:34 PM report to moderator

I think his style works for Dahl books but I would’ve rather seen GrandPre submit some new work for this.

Posted by Billy on April 10, 2008, 12:41 PM report to moderator

Yay! So we can buy this book? I think it’d just be awesome to have it with pieces from all these amazing authors. :)

Posted by Roseee on April 10, 2008, 12:41 PM report to moderator

Oh my god I LOOOOOVE Quentin Blake!!!

Posted by Loleia on April 10, 2008, 12:54 PM report to moderator

Quentin Blake! So excited!! To quote my tutor the other day “He’s illustrated 300 billion books!” Hooray! And now Potty!

Posted by Amy. on April 10, 2008, 12:55 PM report to moderator

I like quentin blake, but I don’t think it’s quite right for Potter.

Posted by pigwidgeon on April 10, 2008, 01:18 PM report to moderator

yay quentin! i disagree pigwidgeon… he’s unexpected but i think he’ll do something really imaginitive that really portrays the part of the story he chooses to illustrate.

Posted by katherine on April 10, 2008, 01:48 PM report to moderator

I want to know what extract it is from DH…should be interesting when we find out!

Posted by Ginny on April 10, 2008, 01:56 PM report to moderator

I simply adore the Roald Dahl books, and Quentin Blake’s illustrations are a huge part of that. Granted he may be a bit childish for Harry Potter (who’d think we’d ever say a thing like that) but I think it’s high time the UK versions of the books had an official artist. So why not get one of the most famous ones going.

Posted by nimbus xl on April 10, 2008, 02:12 PM report to moderator

I was hoping for new content, but ok… At least we’ll see new HP artwork from a reknowned illustrator.

Posted by Felipe on April 10, 2008, 04:36 PM report to moderator

quentin blake? SO COOL.

Posted by abandonedboyjon on April 10, 2008, 05:22 PM report to moderator

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