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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter, 1)

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When Bloomsbury Children’s Books published the first Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 2015, readers were instantly mesmerised by Kay’s magical and rich evocation of the Boy Who Lived. As she got older, Jo kept writing but she never showed what she had written to anyone, except for some of her funny stories that featured her friends as heroines. When a letter arrives for unhappy but ordinary Harry Potter, a decade-old secret is revealed to him that apparently he's the last to know. In oil, pastel, pencil, watercolour, pixels and a myriad of other techniques, Jim Kay has created over 115 astonishing illustrations; there really is magic on every page. Bloomsbury will now explore exciting new directions in illustration to complete publishing all seven Illustrated editions.

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When she was 25, Jo started writing a third novel (‘I abandoned the first two when I realised how bad they were’). Brimming with magic, Jim Kay's utterly enchanting depiction of the wizarding world has captured a devoted following worldwide. His parents were wizards, killed by a Dark Lord’s curse when Harry was just a baby, and which he somehow survived. Her parents hoped that by studying languages, she would enjoy a great career as a bilingual secretary.K. Rowling, I must thank them both for giving me ten years of happy scribbling, and for the opportunity of meeting so many Potter fans from all walks of life. Harry Potter’s fifth year at Hogwarts is a must-have visual feast featuring magical locations, iconic story moments and favourite characters, including Tonks, Luna Lovegood and more. The series established itself as an acclaimed international hit, with fans eagerly awaiting each new instalment.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: Illustrated Edition

Bloomsbury Children’s Books said, ‘Working with Jim on these wonderful books has been a magical experience. After ten years of working with Bloomsbury, it is with great sadness that I have to step down from illustrating Harry Potter. K. Rowling’s acclaimed Harry Potter Illustrated Editions, has announced that he will be stepping down to focus on his mental health. Jo loved living in the countryside and spent most of her time wandering across fields and along the river Wye with her sister.Brimming with rich detail and humour, Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters will captivate fans and new readers alike. K. Rowling's timeless classic, Jim Kay's glorious illustrations will captivate fans and new readers alike. This illustrated collection is the beginning of an amazing magical adventure and the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans of any age. We will miss collaborating with Jim enormously, but he will always have a very special place in our Harry Potter family of unparalleled illustration talent.

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Leaving his unsympathetic aunt and uncle for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry stumbles upon a sinister mystery when he finds a three-headed dog guarding a room on the third floor. I am extremely lucky to have been involved in a franchise that has meant so much to so many people across the world. Jim studied illustration and worked in the archives of the Tate Gallery and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, two experiences that heavily influence his work. Jo soon realised that Mrs Morgan seated her pupils according to how clever she thought they were: the brightest sat to her left, and those she thought were dim were seated to her right. Each Harry Potter Illustrated Edition represents a huge and unique creative endeavour to bring to life the magic of J.In 2015, he illustrated a stunning new full colour edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in this full-colour illustrated hardback edition of the nation's favourite children's book – Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. She claims that she never paid much attention in meetings because she was too busy scribbling down ideas. Bloomsbury is exploring exciting new directions in illustration for the last two stories in the series. Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay’s dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in this full-colour illustrated hardback edition of the nation’s favourite children’s book – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

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Her latest children’s novel The Christmas Pig, a standalone adventure story about a boy’s love for his most treasured thing and how far he will go to find it, is out now. Rowling is the author of the seven Harry Potter books, which have sold over 600 million copies, been translated into over 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. What comforts me is the knowledge that Bloomsbury will continue working with and supporting other artists to make the remaining books both beautiful and inspiring for new generations of young readers. K. Rowling’s timeless classic, Jim Kay’s glorious illustrations will captivate fans and new readers alike. Then he hears of a missing stone with astonishing powers, which could be valuable, dangerous – or both.Jo was in the ‘stupid’ row, ‘as far right as you could possibly get without sitting in the playground’. When a letter arrives for unhappy but ordinary Harry Potter, a decade-old secret is revealed to him that apparently he’s the last to know. Such a funny-sounding name for a birthplace may have contributed to her talent for collecting odd names. A date for the next Illustrated Edition has yet to be announced, but do sign up to our newsletter here to hear the latest news.

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