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Harry Potter Artist Mary GrandPre Appearance Tonight in Washington DC

Mon Jul 13 15:18:00 -0400 2009

Artist Mary GrandPre, who created the cover work and illustrations for the US editions of the Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling, will be appearing in person tonight at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. According to the website, Ms. Grandpre "takes to the Corcoran stage to discuss her impressive career and to share her delightfully stunning illustrations which have earned her so m...

Art Insights Offers New Character Prints from Harry Potter Films

Mon Jul 13 11:09:00 -0400 2009

Art Insights, who sell official Harry Potter artwork, have updated with some new character prints from the Harry Potter films. Starting here you can see the new series of character prints which retail at $48.00 each. The website also has some very high end prints of two deluxe covers from the series by Mary Grand Pre; the Flight on the Dragon from Deathly Hallows, and Grimmauld Place from <>Order...

Auction For One of Original Pencil Sketches Done for Harry Potter Time Magazine Cover

Wed Jul 01 17:06:00 -0400 2009

There is a new auction underway for a rare pencil sketch by Harry Potter artist Mary GrandPre for one of the three drawings she made to be used on the cover of Time Magazine in 1999. As seen here, Heritage Auction let us know this fabulous sketch is framed and signed by the artist on the lower left, and includes the following:

<>A handwritten note from Mary Grandpré attached to the back of this p...

Danish Harry Potter Cover Art Up for Action

Tue Apr 28 13:38:00 -0400 2009

The seven original cover art work pieces of the Danish editions of the Harry Potter novels are now up for auction. As seen here, work done by artist Per Jørgensen, is up for auction starting this week and running until May 11th. The article on the auction gives some background and insight on how the artist created his cover work.

<>With his illustrations, Per Jørgensen has captured the mood in eac...

UK Cover Art Sketches for Prisoner of Azkaban Up for Auction

Sat Apr 18 19:31:00 -0400 2009

Two sketches drawn by artist Cliff Wright for the cover of the UK edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban are set to be auctioned later this month. The Scotsman reports that the pen and pencil sketches used to create the front and back cover artwork for the third Harry Potter novel will be on display then up for auction at the Glasgow Art Fair. The cover,<> which you can see here via ...

New Harry Potter Character Sketches Due From Mary GrandPre

Thu Mar 19 21:37:00 -0400 2009

The Herald Tribune is reporting tonight that artist Mary GrandPre, who provided illustrations and cover art for the US editions of the Harry Potter novels from Scholastic, will "draw 25 original sketches of characters from the series to benefit Forty Carrots Family Center's Capital Campaign."

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<> <>Reservations for the sketches, in black and white or color, will be taken during ...

Video Online of Mary GrandPre Exhibit in Iowa

Wed Dec 10 08:58:00 -0500 2008

Previously we told you there was an exhibit currently ongoing in Iowa featuring the art of Mary GrandPre, including pieces she created for the covers and chapter art found in the US Scholastic editions of the Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling. There is now new video available here in our galleries, where the curator of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art gives us a glimpse and new details on some ...

First Look: Mary GrandPre Exhibit, Including New Alternate Covers for "Deathly Hallows," "Half-Blood Prince"

Tue Nov 18 12:51:00 -0500 2008

As reported previously, an exhibition of works by artist Mary GrandPre has now opened at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art in Iowa, and contains highlights of her work done for the US editions of the Harry Potter book series. Today, thanks to TLC staffer Jeff, we can now show you a sample of the many pieces of art in this display, including a first look at an alternative cover for <>Harry Potter and...

New Sketches from Beedle the Bard and more in Mary GrandPre Iowa Exhibition

Sun Nov 09 13:32:00 -0500 2008

An exhibition of works by artist Mary GrandPre has now opened at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art in Iowa, and contains highlights of her work for magazine covers, posters, and notably pieces done for the US editions of the Harry Potter book series. A report has surfaced online saying this exhibit surprisingly contains new work from the upcoming Tales of Beedle the Bard, as well as work from futu...

ArtInsights Releases Lithographs, Info About HP Fine Art Progam: Leaky preview

Thu Oct 02 02:13:00 -0400 2008

Art Insights Gallery, which regularly features exclusive prints of Potter-related art, has released more exclusive book-related art this week. Two book covers and a special Priori Incantatem drawing are being offered for sale for the first time as fine art prints, and they are being exclusively previewed here on Leaky. <>The two covers consist of fine art reprints of Mary GrandPre cover art litho...

New Cover Art for Scholastic's "Sorcerer's Stone" Paperback

Tue Sep 30 01:17:00 -0400 2008

Scholastic, the US publishers of the Harry Potter novels, have released some new artwork for the paperback of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Thanks to TLC reader Beth, we can now see a scan of the new cover art that shows Hagrid, Ollivander and Harry. This paperback edition of the first Harry Potter novel is currently being sold through book sales at schools here in the US. We hope to ha...

Cover Art for "Deathly Hallows" Paperback

Mon Sep 29 22:33:00 -0400 2008

Earlier this month we told you that the US paperback edition of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows would be published by Scholastic on July 7, 2009. A high res photo of the cover for the book is available here in our image galleries, with the cover the same as the hardback edition of book seven, but now bearing the tag line “The Breathtaking Series Finale.” With an initial print run of 2 mill...

Pre-Order Anniversary Sorcerer's Stone, New Interview with Cover Artist

Fri May 30 18:07:00 -0400 2008

Previously we told you Scholastic, the US publishers of the Harry Potter novels were issuing a special 10th anniversary edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone that would contain new material from author J.K. Rowling. You can now pre-order the book, here via our Cauldron Shop for a reduced price of $19.80. The book will be released on September 23, 2008. <>As part of the anniversary edi...

Limited Editions of Harry Potter Cover Art by Mary GrandPre Now Available

Mon Jan 21 23:40:00 -0500 2008

The cover art for the US editions of the Harry Potter novels will soon be available to purchase from Art Insights. Limited signed editions of the cover art by Mary GrandPre will be available, starting with the release of the first three covers (Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, and Prisoner of Azkaban), and the remaining covers to be available in the near future. Each signed Harry Potter co...

Scholastic Updates with New "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" Poster

Fri Nov 30 17:14:00 -0500 2007

Scholastic, the US publishers of the Harry Potter novels, has now updated their website with a brand new “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” poster. This poster, which you can download and print out at home via this link (PDF), features various artwork by Mary GrandePre featured in Harry Potter book seven, now in color. Enjoy!

<>Also, if you have not been to the Scholastic site recently, be sur...