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Unlock Lockhart: A Chance to Win an Illustrated CoS!

Sep 21, 2016

Posted by: Justin Hart

Art, Bloomsbury, Fun - Contests, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Jim Kay, Publishers, Scholastic

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!

Exclusive MinaLima ‘Pottermore Presents’ Art Prints + Pottermore’s First ‘Beast of the Week’

Sep 10, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, MinaLima, Movie Art, News, Pottermore

If (like the rest of us) you’ve been loving the fun cover art accompanying the new Pottermore Presents eBooks, you’re in for a treat: MinaLima, the designer duo behind the artwork (as well as many of our favorite props in the Harry Potter films) are releasing an exclusive “MinaLima for Pottermore” print collection, allowing fans to …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Hardcover Journals and Notebooks

Aug 27, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Products

Following announcements of the upcoming Fantastic Beasts merchandise, Insight Editions have released 5 new journals and notebooks, which will be coming soon. The books are priced at either $12.99 for the hardback notebooks (NY city skyline and ‘Obliviate’) or $19.95 for the journals (MACUSA seal, Newt Scamander’s journal or ‘Stupefy’). View the items below, and see more here. They …read more!

Original J.K. Rowling Sketches on Pottermore

Aug 25, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore

We’re no stranger to J.K. Rowling’s fabulous artwork. She’s released some of her concept sketches for Harry Potter before, and she beautifully illustrated Tales of Beedle the Bard. Pottermore have been releasing various others of her drawings over the past few months, which you can see below. Some of the sketches have been shown prior to being on …read more!

Exclusive Pre-Order Gifts for Jim Kay’s Illustrated Edition of ‘Chamber of Secrets’!

Aug 19, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bloomsbury, Books, Exclusives, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Jim Kay, News, Publishers

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!

New Hogwarts eBooks!

Aug 17, 2016

Posted by: Justin Hart

Companion Books, Cover Art, J.K. Rowling, MinaLima, News, Pottermore

We all know that J.K. Rowling has built the vast and wide wizarding world in her head. Today Pottermore.com announced that Rowling will be releasing three new eBooks about Hogwarts! We will finally know more about the happenings of the wizarding school we all long to attend. There will be in total three eBooks that …read more!

New House Banners of “Cursed Child”

Jun 08, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Art, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, Pottermore

As Leaky stated on all of its social media, we will be honoring J.K. Rowling and the cast and crew of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s wishes to “Keep the Secrets.” We will not be reporting on any content of Cursed Child, but we will share any small details that Pottermore–J.K. Rowling’s website–deems acceptable …read more!

Leaky EXCLUSIVE: Visiting the “House of Mina Lima” & Interview

Jun 03, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, MinaLima

The following article was written by Georgia Gates, who attended a press event and breakfast with Mira Mina and Eduardo Lima for the opening of the House of MinaLima.   Just days before the official opening, Leaky was given the privilege of attending a first look tour of ‘House of MinaLima’ – an exhibition and …read more!

Harry Potter Still Profitable for Bloomsbury

May 20, 2016

Posted by: Justin Hart

Bloomsbury, Book Reviews, Cover Art, Cover Artists, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, News, Publishers

19 years ago the publishing house, Bloomsbury, released the first book in the Harry Potter Series. Today they are still finding success with this beloved story. Now, thanks to last year’s publication of an illustrated version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Bloomsbury is seeing great growth in their children’s book division. Check out our review of …read more!

‘House of MinaLima’ Exhibition Opening in June in London’s West End

May 16, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Art, Movie Art, News, Props-Sets

Fans of the Harry Potter films are no strangers to the work of Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, the design duo responsible for the design of iconic props such as the Hogwarts Express ticket, The Daily Prophet, the Marauder’s Map, and Harry’s Hogwarts acceptance letter. The pair–better known by the moniker MinaLima–will be showcasing their …read more!



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