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“Harry Potter: A History of Magic” book now available from New York Historical Society

Sep 27, 2018

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Books, Books - Release Dates, Companion Books, Events

The official companion book for the Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibit, which opens October 5 and runs through January 27, 2019, at the New York Historical Society, is now available exclusively from the Society’s bookshop.  You can get free shipping with promo code HISTORYOFMAGIC.  On October 9, the book will become available nationwide, …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ New Images Prompt Further Speculation!

Sep 21, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Books, Books - Release Dates, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Films, News, Products, Round-Up, Yates

New images of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald are popping up online left, right and centre, so to keep you updated, we’re bringing them all together to make sure you don’t miss a thing. From glimpse of Newt’s book release and his basement in upcoming Fantastic Beasts film companion book previews to an exclusive reveals of a new image, it’s clear we’re …read more!

Tour of Strike’s London Ahead of ‘Lethal White’ Release

Sep 13, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Book Reviews, Books, Books - Release Dates, Burke, Contests, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cormoran Strike TV Series, Cuckoo's Calling, Events, Fan Sites, Lethal White, News

UPDATE: We’re three days out from the unveiling of the fourth Cormoran Strike novel, Lethal White, and the Guardian has published an exclusive excerpt from the book. Take a look below and see if you’re as excited to pick up your copy on September 18 as well we are: “Panting, his right knee aching, Strike used the …read more!

J.K. Rowling Reveals ‘Lethal White’ Cover & September Release Date!

Jul 10, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books - Release Dates, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, J.K. Rowling, Lethal White, News

J.K. Rowling has been hard at work on the third Fantastic Beasts film, but her alter-ego, Robert Galbraith, has been putting the finishing touches on the fourth Cormoran Strike novel, Lethal White. After announcing that she’d finished the book, and that it would be out this year, we finally have a release date – and a cover and synopsis! …read more!

A Guide to Recent & Upcoming ‘Harry Potter’ & ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Publications

Jul 06, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Bloomsbury, Books, Books - Release Dates, Celebration of Harry Potter, Companion Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, Exclusives, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, MinaLima, Movie Art, News, Paperbacks, Publishers, Scholastic, Tales of Beedle the Bard, Titles

From the upcoming Crimes of Grindelwald original screenplay to the updated and revised Page to Screen and Film Wizardry volumes, there are huge amounts of Wizarding World texts releasing this year. Alongside an interactive Honeydukes “scratch and sniff” book, pop-up 3D guides to Hogwarts and the Forbidden Forest, scratch-art books and books teaching how to cast spells, also included in this …read more!

Waterstones to Hold Draw for ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’ London Premiere Tickets!

Jun 30, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Books, Books - Release Dates, Contests, Cover Art, Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Fun, J.K. Rowling, MinaLima, Movies, News

Waterstones Booksellers Limited recently announced that one lucky entrant will win two tickets to the London premiere of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald! The draw coincides with the upcoming release of the hardback edition of J.K. Rowling’s original screenplay for the film. The book features the incredible art of renowned designers Miraphora Mina and …read more!

J.K. Rowling Invited to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences!

Jun 26, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Books, Books - Release Dates, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Henderson, Honors/Awards, J.K. Rowling, Lethal White, Movies, News, Yates

J.K. Rowling is among 928 distinguished actors, directors, writers, musicians and other collaborators to receive this year’s invitation into the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Though the letter probably did not arrive via owl, it’s no less exciting to find Rowling recognized by the writers’ branch of the Oscar-nominating body. Rowling is …read more!

Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald original screenplay cover revealed

May 30, 2018

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Books - Release Dates, Companion Books, Cover Art, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, MinaLima, News, Rumor

We recently announced that the original screenplay of Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald will be released on November 16, to coincide with the release of the film.  It’s available for pre-order now, but we’re all going to have to try to be patient for 5 ½ more months—no easy task! Just because we don’t have any …read more!

Bloomsbury to Release ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ Illustrated Edition in Paperback!

Mar 16, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Art, BigNews, Bloomsbury, Books, Books - Release Dates, Companion Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, News, Paperbacks, Potter News, Publishers

Today, Bloomsburg Publishing announced its intention to release the popular Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone illustrated edition in paperback! The hardback edition, wonderfully brought to life through the art of illustrator Jim Kay, was an instant success when it first hit shelves in 2015–and now fans will have access to the same magic in a …read more!

20th Anniversary Chamber of Secrets Bonus Bookmark

Feb 13, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Bloomsbury, Books, Books - Release Dates, Fun, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Misc, News, Products, Publishers

Last month Leaky shared the news from Bloomsbury Publishing that Hogwarts House editions of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets would be released this summer in honor of its 20th anniversary. The new versions, with covers illustrated by artist Levi Pinfold, will be available on June 28 and can be purchased in Gryffindor red, Slytherin green, …read more!



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