Dec 12, 2016
This year has seen the world of Potter make a comeback, and its success is showing in the charts! After its debut on the West End, Cursed Child sold over 2 million copies within two days, and has officially been deemed Amazon’s best-selling book of 2016. The post-Potter scriptbook, the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Original Screenplay and Jim …read more!
Dec 11, 2016
Following the trend of Pottermore’s release of books such as Quidditch Through the Ages and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will finally be getting it’s own E-book release on the website. While the Fantastic Beasts Original Screenplay has it’s own e-book adaptation, we’re still patiently waiting for the original book version to be available. …read more!
Oct 14, 2016
Last week, Bloomsbury and Scholastic released the illustrated edition of Chamber of Secrets. Jim Kay told fans and fansites, through a special video message, talking of the different techniques he adapted for Chamber of Secrets. After waiting patiently through Amazon Prime’s two-day shipping, and taking time to dive into the beautifully illustrated world of Potter, …read more!
Oct 03, 2016
Just a few hours ago, Bloomsbury posted a very exciting news announcement: Jim Kay will be appearing on BBC’s The One Show tonight to talk about the illustrated edition of Chamber of Secrets, set for publication tomorrow! The show starts at 7pm, and none other than Daniel Radcliffe will also be appearing as a guest this evening to talk about Swiss …read more!
Sep 27, 2016
Last week, Scholastic and Bloomsbury gave you the chance to win your very own copy of Jim Kay’s illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets leading up to the release of the book on October 4th, in their exclusive competition via Unlock Lockhart. With one week until #HarryPotterIllustrated #ChamberOfSecrets arrives, have you seen the @BloomsburyBooks …read more!
Sep 21, 2016
Jim Kay’s illustrated Harry Potter books are a must have for any Potter fan. The release of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Illustrated Edition is less than a month away (October 4th)! Check out our previous post revealing Chamber’s cover art. To celebrate the release, Bloomsbury and Scholastic want to give you a sneak …read more!
Sep 02, 2016
Scholastic, Little, Brown Book Group and HarperCollins have recently released the front covers of the Original Screenplay and behind-the-scenes titles based on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them! Take a look at the covers (accompanied by synopses, links to publisher websites, and release dates) below: First up is the The Original Screenplay, on sale 18th November: (Top: …read more!
Aug 19, 2016
When Jim Kay’s illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published, pre-orders came with an exclusive Hedwig tote bag. Preorders of Chamber of Secrets (within the UK) have even more gifts on offer! The gift offered differs depending on which edition you preorder – the regular edition, the deluxe edition or both: 1. Pre-order Harry …read more!
Aug 08, 2016
Last week, Leaky reported that Harper Collins had released details and pre-order options for its Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Movie-Tie-In books and coloring book. This past weekend, Bloomsbury announced its publishing partnership with Warner Bros for Movie-Tie-In books as well. In a press release statement, the Harry Potter publishing company wrote, “Bloomsbury Children’s …read more!
Aug 08, 2016
On 26th June 2017, it will be the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, meaning that big celebrations are in the works! Bloomsbury is the first to announce theirs: a year long campaign, special anniversary edition books and co-hosting an exhibition from The British Library! Special anniversary editions of The Philosopher’s …read more!