The first three books in the harry potter series, gorgeously illustrated in full color by jim kay, now available in a collectible boxed set. Mary grandpre has illustrated all of the american editions of the harry potter novels. Jim kay won the kate greenaway medal in 2012 for his illustrations in a monster calls by patrick ness. When she received each new book, she read the story through once, highlighting descriptions that she felt would do well as an illustration. Rowling has wizardry inside, and has soared beyond her modest muggle surroundings to achieve something quite special. Browse and buy harry potter illustrated editions and see beautiful harry potter illustrations from the hand of illustrator, jim kay.
Sep 08, 2018 you might not know the name mary grandpre or who she is, but if you are a fan of harry potter then i guarantee that you know her work. Sep 14, 2017 the harry potter illustrated editions by bloomsbury are beautiful masterpieces and perfect additions to any fans library. Warner brothers and harper collins have just released a new book that contains all of the concept art for the harry potter films, and reveals how the production company turned j. Mary grandpre original and limited edition art harry potter. Artist jim kay on illustrating harry potter wizarding world. Harry potter wants to get away from the pernicious dursleys and go to the international quidditch cup with hermione, ron, and the weasleys. Unfortunately, illustrating a seven book series takes a loooong time especially with well over 100 illustrations per book.
Bestselling author and awardwinning artist brian selznick has reimagined all seven harry potter books with his inimitable black and white drawing style, with jeweltoned typography all to celebrate 20 years since harry potter and the sorcerers stone was released in the us sharpeyed readers will spot intricate details throughout the artwork, such as hermiones timeturner, harry. How to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up. Feb 29, 2020 never before seen harry potter illustrations by j. Today marks 15 years since the original harry potter book was released. An essential companion to the harry potter series, this spectacular new full colour edition of j. The woman who illustrated harry potter barely spoke to j.
Jim kays illustrated edition of the philosophers stone is available exclusively on amazon in kindle in motion format. You might not know the name mary grandpre or who she is, but if you are a fan of harry potter then i guarantee that you know her work. Im reading for the first time this book to my daughter 6 years old, but for me 37 years old its the third time i read harry potter and the philosophers stone. Oct 10, 2019 the book, which was kept by a pair of retired civil servants in a codelocked briefcase, is expected to fetch up to. Harry potter and the philosophers stone first hit shelves in the united kingdom on june 26, 1997, arriving stateside as harry potter and the sorcerers stone on sept. The books concern a wizard called harry potter and his journey through hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. Harry potter art by mary grandpre for the love of harry. Jim kay illustrator of the harry potter illustrated editions. Jul 26, 2018 this week i share another part of my harry potter collection. Every harry potter chapter illustration original content close. She designed the covers for all seven of the main books in the series, made the chapter illustrations, and invented the famous lightning boltstyled logo thats still used today. The beloved first book of the harry potter series, now fully illustrated by awardwinning artist jim kay.
Is the illustrated version of the harry potter books. Jun 26, 1997 english harry potter and the philosophers stone italiano. Illustrator of the harry potter illustrated editions. On the back of scholastics original copies of the series, in the bottom right corner you will see the words, cover art by mary grandpre, the only indicator that the. Every harry potter chapter illustration original content. The harry potter series only began in 1997 and yet j. The harry potter illustrated editions by bloomsbury are beautiful masterpieces and perfect additions to any fans library. I started reading harry potter when the fifth book came out. This beautifully produced boxed set is the perfect introduction to the harry potter series, and an impressive gift for new readers and lifelong fans alike. Sep 4, 2017 complete gallery of original illustrations by mary grandpre for the harry potter book series. Harry potter and the philosophers stone deluxe edition. Explore some of the most iconic harry potter book covers. Original artwork by the harry potter book illustrators.
I love his interpretation of harry potters world, and i feel honoured and grateful that he has lent his talent to it j. Everyone should read this book, if only to realize why the phenomenon harry potter has spread. Prepare to be spellbound by this dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and its muchloved characters in this exclusive kindle in motion edition of one of the worlds favourite books harry potter and the philosophers stone. K, bloomsbury the publishing house for the books in the united kingdom rereleased.
On the back of scholastics original copies of the series, in the bottom right corner you will see the words, cover art by mary grandpre, the only indicator that the artist was involved in the series. The harry potter books make up the popular series written by j. Illustrator mary grandpre designed the cover artwork for all seven harry potter books, along with individual chapter illustrations. Explore all of the glorious chapter artwork from each book below. Every chapter illustration from the harry potter books. Kays illustrated edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone is a triumph a book so alive it seems to jump, explode and slither out of your hands as you read telegraph seeing jim kays illustrations moved me profoundly. He wants to dream about cho chang, his crush and maybe do more than dream. Apr 24, 2020 the original italian editions of the harry potter books were brought into the spotlight recently, after author j. Aug, 2014 original harry potter book covers while, were on a role, here are twentyone more harry potter covers from here and around the world. Jim studied illustration at the university of westminster and since graduating has worked in the archives of tate britain and the royal botanic gardens at kew. Original illustrator of italian harry potter books. Rowlings quidditch through the ages brings together one of the worlds best loved storytellers with the creative genius of emily gravett a sumptuous visual feast of a book, the pages are bursting with glorious illustrations, handmade memorabilia and two breathtaking gatefold spreads. A specially designed kindle in motion edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone as illustrated by jim kay. The fully illustrated edition of harry potter returns as an.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Be sorted, earn house points, take classes with our fine hogwarts staff, debate which actor portrayed dumbledore the best, and finally get some closure for your post potter depression. Harry potter editions mary grandpre depicts iconic moments from the books in a seldomseen series of beautiful. Jk rowling harry potter sketches released on pottermore time.
See more ideas about harry potter, harry potter book covers and harry potter illustrations. Jim kay, the awardwinning illustrator, has been working for the past few years to bring life to the beloved series. Bloomsbury is the british publication that has created both adult and childrens covers. The illustrations which include depictions of harry looking into the mirror of erised, professor mcgonagall scolding peeves and snape teaching a potions class. Mary grandpre original and limited edition art harry potter artist. The first three books in the harry potter series, gorgeously illustrated in full.
Welcome to rharrypotter, the place where fans from around the world can meet and discuss everything in the harry potter universe. Rowling surface on pottermore these sketches were drawn when j. May 21, 20 a first edition copy of harry potter and the philosophers stone, with author jk rowlings notes and original illustrations, was sold for. Well, this section on mugglenet will explain all the intricacies associated with the rare harry potter books, from the first editions to the misprints and covers associated with each. This week i share another part of my harry potter collection. I can assure you that, all illustrated version of the harry potter books are fulltext versions with many beautiful illustrations that resemble the description in the text. Illustrated kindle in motion illustrated harry potter book 1. Mary grandpre, the illustrator of the original harry potter hardcover novels in the u. She was one of the few people who were able to read the harry potter books before they were released to the general public. First we have the classic original covers, the ones that graced the books when most of us first read them which i still love and think are some of the best harry potter book covers. The fully illustrated edition of harry potter returns as. The books have been made into movies by warner bros. Only 500 were published, and 300 went to libraries, so if.
The original harry potter creature concept art is utterly. English harry potter and the philosophers stone italiano. Mary grandpre can be credited in part with the success of the harry potter book series in the us. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the original publication of the first harry potter book in the u. Since the publication of harry potter and the philosophers stone in 1997, many publishers have created new editions of each book with new cover art provided by various illustrators. Harry potter meet the illustrators harry potter books. Rowlings harry potter and the philosophers stone with breathtaking illustrations by jim kay, winner of the kate greenaway medal. Book 1 us harry potter and the sorcerers stone published in 1998, the us version of the philosophers stone was retitled.
First edition some of the signed harry potter books you will find on ebay are also part of a first printing run. Prepare to be spellbound by jim kays dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in this fullcolour illustrated hardback edition of the nations favourite. An inside look at the original harry potter illustrations. The awardwinning harry potter illustrator is sitting beside me at one end of a long mahogany table, with a mug of tea. The adult edition usually depicts an object or place that plays a key part in the plot while the childrens one features a. The final chapter illustrations of 5, 6, and 7 are nostalgic. If you own copies of the original illustrated harry potter series, youve.
Meyer, a treasury of the great childrens book illustrators new york. Apr 24, 2020 if you own copies of the original illustrated harry potter series, youve seen mary grandpres magical work. Harry potter editions mary grandpre depicts iconic moments from the books in a seldomseen series of beautiful prints. The fourth book in the beloved harry potter series, now illustrated in glorious full color by awardwinning artist jim kay. Mary grandpre born february, 1954 is an american illustrator best known for her cover and chapter illustrations of the harry potter books in their u. Illustrated kindle in motion illustrated harry potter book 1 kindle edition by rowling, j. Rowling was still working on the first harry potter book. My rare harry potter illustrator artwork collection youtube. To a generation of harry potter fans, mary grandpre is a celebrity. Dec 05, 2018 illustrator mary grandpre designed the cover artwork for all seven harry potter books, along with individual chapter illustrations. The landmark publishing event of 2015 a fullcolour illustrated edition of j. So i did, but instead of getting the original books, i decided to get something different, one with illustrations, i came across this illustrated version of harry potter by jim kay, a large hardback book with shiny foil title on the front and spine of the book.
The hardcover edition of the first harry potter book, with stunning illustrations by the awardwinning illustrator jim kay, was published by bloomsbury back in 2015. Scholastic unveils new harry potter covers illustrated by. Look out for the limited editions with original watercolor illustrations by giles. Mary grandpre original and limited edition art harry. I recall going, as a child, to purchase a hp book for the first time from a local store and being presented with the only two books in stock at the time. Harry potters face in the original hardcover novels was based on mary grandpre herself. She worked on the art for all seven potter books, and was one of the. Corryn kosik, walt reed distinguished scholar, march. She designed the covers for all seven of the main books in the series, made the chapter illustrations, and invented the famous lightning bolt. Shes famous for illustrating the american editions of j. Editions include harry potter and the philosophers stone illustrated edition and the new harry potter book. Mary grandpre is the artist who created all the original cover and chapter art for the american editions of the harry potter books mary was one of the few people who was allowed to read each book before it was published. Rowlings beloved harry potter books will be presented in lavishly illustrated fullcolor editions.
Rowling is best known as the author of the seven harry potter books, which were first published between 1997 and 2007. An inside look at the original harry potter illustrations by. Illustrations you may find harry potter collectors books that include some illustrations within the book in addition to the cover art. From the original 5 illustrators thomas taylor, cliff wright, giles. The original italian editions of the harry potter books were brought into the spotlight recently, after author j. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading harry potter and the sorcerers stone. The stories tell of him overcoming dangerous obstacles to defeat the.
Mary grandpre is the artist who created all the original cover and chapter art for the american editions of the harry potter books. Original harry potter book covers while, were on a role, here are twentyone more harry potter covers from here and around the world. An inside look at the original harry potter illustrations by mary. Meet the illustrators harry potter books harry potter. Unfortunately, illustrating a seven book series takes a loooong time especially with well over 100. If you own copies of the original illustrated harry potter series, youve seen mary grandpres magical work. Every chapter illustration from the harry potter books harry. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone is as funny, moving and impressive as the story behind its writing. Harry potter books series harry potter book set barnes. Sep 25, 2018 the first three books in the harry potter series, gorgeously illustrated in full color by jim kay, now available in a collectible boxed set. Harry potter original book illustrations, and the illustrations that have been created for the harry potter book were thrilled to have some of their original artwork in harry potter.
Harry potter and the philosophers stone first hit shelves in the united kingdom on june 26, 1997, arriving stateside as harry. The enduringly popular adventures of harry, ron, and hermione have sold over 500 million copies, been translated into over 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films, the last of which was released in 2011. How to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up to. Sep 06, 2017 jim kays illustrated edition of the philosophers stone is available exclusively on amazon in kindle in motion format.
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