by Laura W
It’s like one of my biggest literary dreams has come true – there is finally an actual, illustrated version of Harry Potter. To think that, now, there are actually pictures to go along with the story takes the “magic” of the books that much higher!
It’s like one of my biggest literary dreams has come true – there is finally an actual, illustrated version of Harry Potter. To think that, now, there are actually pictures to go along with the story takes the “magic” of the books that much higher!
Draco Malfoy being measured for his robes? We’ll be treated to so much more than the typical cover art and the small photos placed at the beginning of each chapter. The new editions of the Harry Potter books will feature a variety of drawings, sketches and illustrations. There will also be incredibly detailed images from within the wizarding world that we have grown up with. Readers will be treated to fully detailed pictures of the characters, Hogwarts (and its insides!), Diagon Alley and more.
Four illustrations have been released so far. One is of Hagrid in the hut on the rock when he first goes to fetch Harry. There is another of Hermione casting a spell. The third image is more of a sketch of Ron. The final image is of what appears to be Draco being measured for his first year robes in Diagon Alley. The illustrations that we’ve been treated to so far are absolutely stunning. The amount of detail in them is brilliant. You may want to take some time to yourself and study each image!
The first book to be illustrated, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, will be published on the 6th of October, 2015. It will be published in both the U.K. and the U.S. on the same date. What makes this even more special is that every single image is approved by J. K. Rowling herself. The remaining books will be published annually. This Potter fan is excited!
Four illustrations have been released so far. One is of Hagrid in the hut on the rock when he first goes to fetch Harry. There is another of Hermione casting a spell. The third image is more of a sketch of Ron. The final image is of what appears to be Draco being measured for his first year robes in Diagon Alley. The illustrations that we’ve been treated to so far are absolutely stunning. The amount of detail in them is brilliant. You may want to take some time to yourself and study each image!
The first book to be illustrated, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, will be published on the 6th of October, 2015. It will be published in both the U.K. and the U.S. on the same date. What makes this even more special is that every single image is approved by J. K. Rowling herself. The remaining books will be published annually. This Potter fan is excited!
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