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Reminder: Beedle Party Tonight in NYC!
December 05, 2008, 10:28 AM
Quick reminder: We hope to see you tonight at our live PotterCast, in celebration of The Tales of Beedle the Bard. It is at:
Books of Wonder
18 W. 18th Street, NYC
6pm to 8pm
This will be our first live audience discussion of The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Cheryl Klein, continuity editor of the Harry Potter books in the US, will be joining us for the festivities and book discussion!
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JKR at Beedle Release: Locations in Harry Potter Book Not Based on Real Places
December 05, 2008, 08:18 AM
We have a couple more details (thanks to an email from an attendee) on topics discussed by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling yesterday at the release party for The Tales of Beedle the Bard. In response to a question at the event yesterday in Edinburgh, Scotland, Jo said that none of her invented Harry Potter locations were based on actual places in the real world. Other topics covered iContinued...
JKR/WB vs RDR Books Trial: RDR Books Withdraws Appeal
December 04, 2008, 04:45 PM
An update comes today regarding the ongoing JKR/WB vs. RDR Books trial. Publisher RDR Books voluntarily withdrew its appeal in the RDR Books vs. WB/JKR case concerning the publication of an unauthorized Harry Potter encyclopedia. The publisher is working on releasing a version of the book in question that complies with the judge's ruling, which indicated that the original book copiedContinued...
Report and Photos from JK Rowling's Beedle the Bard Release Party in Scotland
December 04, 2008, 03:56 PM
The first images and reports from the special party held in Edinburgh, Scotland by author J.K. Rowling for the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard are now online. You can see early images here via Getty, while Reuters has some details from a question and answer session at the event. Jo said she was afraid of spiders, just like the character of Ron Weasley. Jo said: "What's funny isContinued...
Friday NYC Beedle Party Details: Cheryl Klein, Grandpre Artwork, Giveaway, and More!
December 04, 2008, 10:56 AM
We have more details for you about Friday's live PotterCast, the first live discussion of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, the latest Harry Potter-related book. It is at 6-8 p.m. at Books of Wonder in NYC.
We are happy to announce that Cheryl Klein, continuity editor of the Harry Potter books in the US, will be joining us for the festivities and book discussion! (And potentially trouncing Continued...
The Tales of Beedle the Bard Now Available, Early Reviews of New Printed Book Now Online
December 04, 2008, 08:12 AM
Behold, the Bard! The Tales of Beedle the Bard, the new book by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has now officially be released! Last night, some fans were able to attend special midnight release parties, such as those in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Scotsman reports that while the parties were not as large as in years past, fans still dressed as their favorite characters and "enjoyed a HoContinued...
Arthur Levine Reads "Fountain of Fair Fortune" from "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" by JK Rowling (Updated)
December 04, 2008, 12:11 AM
As promised, Scholastic has now released video of Arthur Levine, editor of the US editions of the Harry Potter novels, reading from his handwritten copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling. In the video which you can see here, Arthur reads from the Fountain of Fair Fortune. Enjoy!
UPDATE: We now have the video for you to enjoy here in our galleries. You can see screencaps Continued...
New Interview with JK Rowling's First Editor Barry Cunningham
December 03, 2008, 11:21 PM
A second handwritten copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard was unveiled today in Edinburgh, Scotland, this belonging to J.K. Rowling's first editor Barry Cunningham. This copy will be on display at the National Library of Scotland, site of a launch day tea party event being held tomorrow. At the event, Jo will be reading from Beedle and answering questions. You can see a new photo of MrContinued...
Wrapup Video from Today's Beedle Event
December 03, 2008, 10:39 PM
In our video galleries, and embedded below, is a short wrapup of the conference and events at today's Beedle the Bard unveiling at the New York Public Library, featuring a very invested and enthusiastic Arthur Levine (co-editor of the HP books).
That embedded video comes from our PotterCast YouTube channel, to which you should subscribe! Also make sure to check our Leaky Video GalleriContinued...
Video from NYPL Beedle Unveiling
December 03, 2008, 03:16 PM
Footage from this morning's event at the New York Public Library, unveiling Arthur Levine's copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, as well as video of the book itself, is now available in our video galleries (thanks to our speedy staff)! More will be added soon.
The book, close up.
Arthur Levine's speech
Q&A with Arthur Levine
New York Public Library President Dr. Paul LeClerc welcomes ArContinued...
Personal Copy of Beedle the Bard Unveiled Today in NYC, Video of JK Rowling Reading from Book at Exhibit
December 03, 2008, 11:21 AM
Today, Arthur Levine unveiled his personal handwritten copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard at an event today in New York City. Update: You can now see video courtesy of Scholastic, here in our galleries. Mr. Levine, editor of the US editions of the Harry Potter novels for Scholastic, has generously donated his copy of Beedle written personally by J.K. Rowling for public display at thContinued...
8 Million Copies of Beedle the Bard due Worldwide, Pre-Ordered Copies Now Being Shipped.
December 03, 2008, 11:14 AM
As the hours grow closer to the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard tonight at Midnight, many fans are anxious for the new set of tales from author J.K.Rowling. Those who have pre-ordered copies of the book have received notices stating the books have indeed shipped. One paper has a photo online of a bookseller sitting next to unopened cartoons of the Beedle books, awaiting their rContinued...
PotterCast's Beedle Release Party this Friday in NYC!
December 02, 2008, 06:41 PM
This Friday, with the release of the latest Harry book, The Tales of Beedle the Bard, PotterCast will do a live event at Books of Wonder in New York City, the city's oldest and largest independent bookstore, which has been celebrating Harry since its debut. We can't wait to see you there to have the first live discussion of the book.
The event will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at 18 W 18th StreContinued...
US Borders Stores to Hold "Beedle the Bard" Release Parties December 4
December 02, 2008, 06:40 PM
Previously we told you there were to be release parties in the UK for the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard along with a possible shopping event here at some stores in the US. Borders has now issued a press release stating they will be holding special evening parties on December 4 for the release of the new book from J.K. Rowling, along with providing special holiday discount shContinued...
Whimsic Alley Announces Beedle Midight Plans, Leaky Coupon
December 02, 2008, 02:53 PM
Whimsic Alley, the Harry Potter merchandise store in Santa Monica, CA, is having a midnight Beedle the Bard event tomorrow evening: the part starts at 10pm and will have refreshments, games, contests, readings and special guests. The book goes on sale at midnight, and admission is free. George Beahm, author of Muggles and Magic and Fact, Ficton and Folklore in Harry Potter's World, wilContinued...
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