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A Celebration of Harry Potter: Day 1

Jan 27, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Celebration of Harry Potter, Davis, Events, Fan Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Felton, HP Cast, Isaacs, MinaLima, News, Pottermore, Publishers, Scholastic, Theme Park, Warner Bros.

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!

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!

Updated ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Book Announced, Featuring New Beasts!

Jan 05, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bloomsbury, Books, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, News, Paperbacks, Pottermore, Publishers, Scholastic

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!

Handwritten Tales of Beedle the Bard up for Auction

Dec 12, 2016

Posted by: Sophia Cotraccia

Book Seven, Books, Companion Books, DH, Exclusives, J.K. Rowling, News, Publishers, Scholastic, Tales of Beedle the Bard

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!

“Chamber of Secrets” Illustrated Edition Review

Oct 14, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Art, Books, Cover Art, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Publishers, Scholastic

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!

‘Chamber of Secrets’ Illustrated Edition: Lockhart Unlocked!

Sep 27, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Bloomsbury, Books, Branagh, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Jim Kay, News, Scholastic

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!

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!

Pottermore Releases ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Screenplay & Behind-the-Scenes Book Covers!

Sep 02, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bloomsbury, Books, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Pottermore, Products, Publishers, Scholastic, Titles, Warner Bros.

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!

2 Million Copies in 2 Days

Aug 03, 2016

Posted by: Justin Hart

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

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!



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