Jan 27, 2017
It’s been an eventful day at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando, showcasing an array of props, talent and events – the weekend has only just started! The livestream of the event from Universal, Warner Bros and J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World was streamed in 360: Check out the live stream schedule for …read more!
Jan 19, 2017
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!
Jan 19, 2017
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!
Jan 05, 2017
Today we discovered a new edition of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is set for publication, which will feature a foreword by Newt, line illustrations, and six new beasts! J.K. Rowling herself updated the original copy, resulting in a new, collectible hardback edition which will be part of the Hogwarts Library. Proceeds will still go …read more!
Dec 12, 2016
A copy of the companion book Tales of Beedle the Bard (featured in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and written by author J.K. Rowling) will be auctioned by Sotheby’s on December 13th. This is one of the six copies handwritten and illustrated by JKR to be gifted to those who helped Harry become a reality. This copy …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!
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 03, 2016
It felt like old times. There were midnight release parties. People dressed in costumes lining up for a new Harry Potter story. Many of us stayed up until the early hours of July 31st reading every line of the eighth Harry Potter story. While we have been gifted this sequel it may be our last Harry …read more!