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

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An amazing achievement especially as it coincides with the magical concept in the books of moving images. K. Rowling also wrote three short companion volumes for charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in aid of Comic Relief, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of her international children’s charity, Lumos. The Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published to international acclaim. 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.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was published to international acclaim.After the idea for Harry Potter came to her on a delayed train journey in 1990, she plotted out and started writing the series of seven books and the first, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone , was published in the UK in 1997. The enduringly popular adventures of Harry, Ron and Hermione have gone on to sell over 500 million copies, be translated into over 80 languages and made into eight blockbuster films. Every book purchased from MinaLima includes an exclusive bookplate hand-signed by Miraphora and Eduardo. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Plenty of copies out there but this book is brand new, unread and a first edition, first print example in this superb format and has the coveted number 1 showing to the publication page.

K. Rowling wrote with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany, and which is now playing in multiple locations around the world. If you take the paperback front cover off, then you’ll find a smooth, red, woven, hardback, front cover with no pictures. Never been read, dust jacket has very very small bumping to the edge but this is hardly noticeable and book is in near fine condition. K. Rowling wrote three short companion volumes for charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them , in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard , in aid of Lumos.For more details, please consult the latest information provided by Royal Mail's International Incident Bulletin.

I also love that it comes with a bookmark (all my bookmarks are being used for all the other books I’m reading at the same time). This book was bought for my grandchildren as an investment for their future entertainment and love of literature. A lovely little fantasy tale for readers of all ages, this edition is a perfect starting point for new readers. Like most other humans on this planet, we already own and have read the philosophers stone many many times but this copy was for my 8 year old daughter. On the first day of school, she gave Jo an arithmetic test, which she failed, scoring zero out of ten.

She is also the founder and president of Lumos, an international children’s charity fighting for every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world.

So to paint a picture, I'm a bit of a hefty bearded metaller with little mini-me's causing havoc wherever we go but one thing will always stick with me and that is Harry Potter. With interactive paper-engineered elements that lift magic from the page, readers can open Harry's iconic acceptance letter, reveal the enchanted entryway to Diagon Alley, and even make a sumptuous Christmas feast appear in the Great Hall at Hogwarts.She decided to share the personal family favourite to help entertain children, parents and carers confined at home during the Covid-19 lockdown.