Archive for the ‘Companion Books’ Category

Pottermore Unveils ‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ Exhibition First Look!

Sep 05, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Bloomsbury, Books, Companion Books, Cover Art, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fans, Jim Kay, News, Posters, Pottermore

The Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition does not open at the British Library until Oct. 20. But, in anticipation of the event, hints have been released along the way to tease eager fans–from the official poster featuring the work of illustrator Jim Kay to descriptions and cover art of the two incredible companion books. …read more!

Bloomsbury Releases Cover Art for ‘Harry Potter’ Exhibition Companion Books!

Jul 20, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Bloomsbury, Books, Books - Release Dates, Companion Books, Cover Art, Events, Jim Kay

Bloomsbury released the cover art for the two companion books that will be released in conjunction with the British Library’s Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition today! According to the Bloomsbury website, Harry Potter: A History of Magic–The Book of the Exhibition will be available in hardback format and feature cover art adapted from …read more!

Fantastic Beasts strut their way onto new cover art

Jul 11, 2017

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Art, Bloomsbury, Books, Companion Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, Fantastic Beasts, News, Publishers, Scholastic

Some fantastic beasts may deny that they strut, and claim that their fathers are being unfairly maligned as strutters, too, but thanks to Pottermore’s new reveal we now have good evidence that some of them do indeed strut, and likely so did their fathers. Pottermore has shared an exclusive glimpse of the new illustrated edition of …read more!

UPDATE: The British Library Previews ‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ Exhibition

Jun 22, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Bloomsbury, Companion Books, Events, Fan Events, Fans, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, News, Pottermore, Publishers

The British Library released a poster for its upcoming Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition today. It features Jim Kay’s memorable take on the mythical phoenix as included in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Illustrated Edition. UPDATE AT BOTTOM OF ARTICLE (07/19/17): New Information about History of Magic companion books The beautiful …read more!

A ‘Fantastic’ Surprise for Fans at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Mar 16, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Audio Books, Companion Books, Exclusives, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Fogler, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Pottermore, Redmayne, Studio Tour, Warner Bros.

Guests of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London were in for a treat far better than anything sold at Honeydukes or Jacob Kowalski’s Pastry Shop today. Pottermore reports that their once-in-a-lifetime visit began when everyone received a free Fantastic Beasts poster. If that wasn’t exciting enough, when guests reached the pre-tour screening room, they were …read more!

Pottermore Introduces Six New Fantastic Beasts

Mar 15, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Audio Books, Companion Books, Fan Art, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fun, J.K. Rowling, Media, News, Pottermore, Redmayne

Yesterday was a big day for Newt Scamander and his fantastic beasts, along with the release of a newly updated version of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them textbook also came a new audiobook version narrated by Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander himself. The updated version includes six new creatures as well as a foreword to …read more!

Eddie Redmayne’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Audiobook (and eBook) Now Available!

Mar 14, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Audio, Audio Books, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Redmayne

The updated audiobook version of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them encyclopedia, voiced by Newt Scamander himself, Eddie Redmayne, is available for download on Audible today! The audiobook is already breaking records and will no doubt continue to do so. According to MarketWatch, Audible revealed that the Fantastic Beasts textbook now holds the coveted title of most …read more!

New Clip of Eddie Redmayne’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Audiobook

Mar 04, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Actor Interviews, Books, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fun, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Media, News, Pottermore, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews

A new clip of Eddie Redmayne’s narration of the highly anticipated Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them audiobook was just released by ET. Leaky first reported on the news of Redmayne narrating a Fantastic Beasts audiobook back in January. Along with the news came our first glimpse into the book with a Pottermore video featuring a few clips of Eddie recording some of his readings. …read more!

Four Brand New Potterverse Books This Year!

Jan 19, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Books, Companion Books, J.K. Rowling, Publishers, Scholastic

Start saving now for more visits to your local bookstore, Potter fans. Before summer is upon us, four new books on everything you could ever want to know about the wizarding world–and some features you couldn’t have imagined–will be released! First up is the “Harry Potter: Hogwarts: A Cinematic Yearbook”  set to release on January 31st, which …read more!

Coordinating Vintage-Style Covers for Beedle, Quidditch, and Beasts

Jan 19, 2017

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Bloomsbury, Books - Release Dates, Companion Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, Fantastic Beasts, Lumos, News, Publishers, Quidditch Through the Ages, Scholastic, Tales of Beedle the Bard

Complementing the new cover for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them are coordinating covers for both  The Tales of Beedle the Bard and Quidditch Through the Ages. Sporting a charming (no pun intended) vintage look, these three volumes comprise the Hogwarts Library Box Set, which will be released in both hardback and ebook formats on …read more!



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