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. Browse and buy harry potter illustrated editions and see beautiful harry potter illustrations from the hand of illustrator, jim kay. Every chapter illustration from the harry potter books harry. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban illustrated. The first three books in the harry potter series, gorgeously illustrated in full color by jim kay, now available in a collectible boxed set. How a harry potter illustrator brings the magical to life. 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. See how harry potter book covers have changed through the years. Editions include harry potter and the philosophers stone illustrated edition and the new harry potter book. Jim kay won the kate greenaway medal in 2012 for his illustrations in a monster calls by patrick ness. Bloomsbury is the british publication that has created both adult and childrens covers.
Illustrator of the harry potter childrens editions. The fourth book in the beloved harry potter series, now illustrated in glorious full color by awardwinning artist jim kay. Every chapter illustration from the harry potter books 5 december 2018 by andy mccray illustrator mary grandpre designed the cover artwork for all seven harry potter books, along with individual chapter illustrations. She started writing the series during a delayed manchester to london kings cross train journey, and during the next five years, outlined the plots for each book and began writing the first novel. Harry potter and the philosophers stone deluxe edition. Scholastic released the new covers to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the u. Rowlings first harry potter book is getting an illustrated update. The first of seven fully illustrated versions of the harry potter heptalogy is set for release in october. Illustrator of the harry potter illustrated editions. Harry potter the illustrated 4 books collection set by j k rowling the philosophers stone, the chamber of secrets, the prisoner of azkaban, the goblet of fire by j. Meet the illustrators harry potter books harry potter. Rowling is the author of the beloved, bestselling, recordbreaking harry potter series. Rowling has approved all the illustrations herself. Every page has something, whether its an illustration that takes up a full double page spread, a little drawing in the corner, a thematic border, or just a visually textured background.
Harry potter meet the illustrators harry potter books. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone was first published by scholastic in the u. Rowling is best known as the author of the seven harry potter books, which were first published between 1997 and 2007. Harry potter and the philosophers stone first hit shelves in the united kingdom on june 26. See these weird new images of your favorite harry potter. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban illustrated edition l flip through. Download these activities to plan an event for your bookstore. Jim kay has officially begun work on the illustrated edition of harry potter and the order of the phoenix, and thats good news that would make even madam pince rejoice. Magical images from the illustrated harry potter books appear. Magical images from the illustrated harry potter books. Every chapter illustration from the harry potter books.
The artist jim kay, whose latest book is harry potter and the goblet of fire, surrounds himself with nature when he draws unnatural creatures like dragons, goblins and trolls. Unfortunately, illustrating a sevenbook series takes a loooong time especially with well over 100 illustrations per book. Jim kay begins drafting order of the phoenix illustrated. The wizarding world team released a first look inside the new illustrated edition of harry potter and the. The beloved first book of the harry potter series, now fully illustrated by award winning artist jim kay. What you need to know about the harry potter illustrated editions. Inside the new illustrated edition of harry potter and. See the spellbinding new edition of harry potter and the. Mary grandpre can be credited in part with the success of the harry potter book series in. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix illustrated. The fifth book is even longer than goblet, so we expect the harry potter and the order of the phoenix illustrated edition release date will be no earlier than fall 2021. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone, the illustrated edition. All of the original text is there and the artwork is beautiful. Jonny duddle is best known for his awardwinning picture books, including the.