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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Harry Potter'' (book series)}}
 
{{Out of universe}}
  
{{Out of universe}}
   
 
[[File:SpecialeditionUK.jpg|thumb|All seven books together in a special edition box set]]
  
[[File:SpecialeditionUK.jpg|thumb|All seven books together in a special edition box set]]
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The '''''Harry Potter'' books''' make up the popular series written by [[J. K. Rowling]]. The series spans seven books. The books have been made into eight [[Harry Potter (film series)|films]] by [[Warner Bros.|Warner Bros]]. The last book is split into two films.
   
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The books concern a [[Wizardkind|wizard]] called [[Harry Potter]] and his journey through [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. The stories tell of him overcoming dangerous obstacles to defeat the Dark wizard [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] who killed his parents when Harry was 15 months old. The first book, ''[[Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone]]'', was published in 1997 by [[Bloomsbury Publishing|Bloomsbury]] in London. The last book, {{DH}}, sold more than 12 million copies in the [[United States of America|U.S.]]
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The '''Harry Potter books''' make up the popular series written by [[J. K. Rowling]]. The series spans seven books. The books have been made into [[Harry Potter (film series)|movies]] by [[Warner Bros.]] Pictures with the last book split into two films.
  
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The books concern a wizard called Harry Potter and his journey through [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]. The stories tell of him overcoming dangerous obstacles to defeat the Dark wizard [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] who killed his parents when Harry was 15 months old. The first book, ''[[Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone]]'', was published in 1997 by [[Bloomsbury Publishing|Bloomsbury]] in London. The last book, {{DH}}, sold more than 12 million copies in the [[United States of America|U.S.]]
  
   
 
Beginning on [[6 October]], [[2015]], the entire series was presented in a fully-illustrated format, with over 100 illustrations per title, by [[Jim Kay]].<ref name="amazon">[http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Sorcerers-Stone-Illustrated/dp/0545790352 ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'' illustrated edition on Amazon]</ref> The 7 books were also all reunited in [[Harry Potter: The Complete Collection|one ebook]] the same year.
  
Beginning on [[6 October]], [[2015]], the entire series was presented in a fully-illustrated format, with over 100 illustrations per title, by [[Jim Kay]].<ref name="amazon">[http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Sorcerers-Stone-Illustrated/dp/0545790352 ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'' illustrated edition on Amazon]</ref> The 7 books were also all reunited in [[Harry Potter: The Complete Collection|one ebook]] the same year.
   
 
==Publishing==
  
==Publishing==
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[[File:French_cover_Philosopher's.jpg|thumb|355x355px|left|The [[France|French]] edition of {{PS}}; ''Harry Potter à l'école des sorciers'' in English ''Harry Potter at the Wizarding School''.]]
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[[File:Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone – French cover Philosopher's.jpg|355x355px|thumb|left|The [[France|French]] edition of {{PS}}; ''Harry Potter à l'école des sorciers'' in English ''Harry Potter at the Wizarding School'']]
   
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It is said that [[J. K. Rowling]] sent her preliminary copy of {{PS}} to 12 publishers before it was accepted and published by [[Bloomsbury Publishing|Bloomsbury]] .
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It is said that [[J. K. Rowling]] sent her preliminary copy of {{PS}} to 12 publishers before it was accepted and published by [[Bloomsbury Publishing|Bloomsbury]].
   
 
The following is an incomplete list of publishers of the books all over the world.
  
The following is an incomplete list of publishers of the books all over the world.
 
*The [[Great Britain|United Kingdom]], [[Ireland]], [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]]: [[Bloomsbury Publishing|Bloomsbury]].
  
*The [[Great Britain|United Kingdom]], [[Ireland]], [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]]: [[Bloomsbury Publishing|Bloomsbury]].
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*The United States: [[Scholastic]]. The first novel appeared in these countries as [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone|Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone]].
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*The [[United States of America|United States]]: [[Scholastic]]. The first novel appeared in these countries as [[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone|Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone]].
 
*[[Canada]]: [[Raincoast Books]] (English)<ref>The Canadian editions comprise the Bloomsbury settings but the first edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix published on 100 per cent recycled paper carried an ecologically worded paragraph written by Rowling.</ref>
  
*[[Canada]]: [[Raincoast Books]] (English)<ref>The Canadian editions comprise the Bloomsbury settings but the first edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix published on 100 per cent recycled paper carried an ecologically worded paragraph written by Rowling.</ref>
 
*[[Brazil]]: [[Editora Rocco]]
  
*[[Brazil]]: [[Editora Rocco]]
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*Denmark: [[Gyldendal]]
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*[[Denmark]]: [[Gyldendal]]
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*Belgium (Flanders): [[Standaard Uitgeverij|Standaard]]
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*[[Belgium]] (Flanders): [[Standaard Uitgeverij|Standaard]]
 
*[[France]] and other French-speaking countries: [[Gallimard]] Jeunesse
  
*[[France]] and other French-speaking countries: [[Gallimard]] Jeunesse
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*Netherlands: [[Uitgeverij De Harmonie|De Harmonie]]
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*The [[Netherlands]]: [[Uitgeverij De Harmonie|De Harmonie]]
 
*[[Spain]] and other Spanish-speaking countries (in Latin America): [[Salamandra]]
  
*[[Spain]] and other Spanish-speaking countries (in Latin America): [[Salamandra]]
 
*[[Spain]] (Catalonia): Empúries
  
*[[Spain]] (Catalonia): Empúries
 
*[[Portugal]]: [[Editorial Presença]]
  
*[[Portugal]]: [[Editorial Presença]]
 
*[[Bloomsbury Publishing|Bloomsbury]] also published {{PS}} in Latin, Welsh, Ancient [[Greece|Greek]] and [[Ireland|Irish]].
  
*[[Bloomsbury Publishing|Bloomsbury]] also published {{PS}} in Latin, Welsh, Ancient [[Greece|Greek]] and [[Ireland|Irish]].
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*Israel: Sifrey Aaliyat HaGag - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yedioth_Ahronoth Yedioth Ahronoth]
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* [[India]]: Manjul Publishing House (Hindi and its dialects)
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*[[India]]: Manjul Publishing House (Hindi and its dialects)
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* Vietnam: Nhà xuất bản Trẻ
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*Vietnam: Nhà xuất bản Trẻ
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* Poland: Media Rodzina
  
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* [[Turkey]]: Yapı Kredi Yayınları
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*[[Poland]]: Media Rodzina
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*[[Turkey]]: Yapı Kredi Yayınları
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*[[Sweden]]: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rab%C3%A9n_%26_Sj%C3%B6gren Rabén & Sjögren]
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*[[Japan]]: [https://www.sayzansha.com/harrypotter/ Sayzansha]
   
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[[File:ImagesCAJYM10R.jpg|thumb|152px|The Dutch version of ''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'']]
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[[File:Dutch original 03 POA.jpg|152px|thumb|The Dutch version of ''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'']]
   
 
==Titles of the series==
  
==Titles of the series==
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The author published seven books in the ''Harry Potter'' series, as well as numerous complementary books. You can get all seven eBooks as one download on {{PM}} with [[Harry Potter: The Complete Collection]]. A sequel to the original series, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was released July 31st, 2016.
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The author published seven books in the ''Harry Potter'' series, as well as numerous complementary books. You can get all seven eBooks as one download on {{PM}} with [[Harry Potter: The Complete Collection]]. A sequel to the original series, [[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (play)|Harry Potter and the Cursed Child]] was released July 31st, 2016.
   
 
===Original series===
  
===Original series===
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===Sequel===
  
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This sequel takes place nineteen years after the events of the final book in the original series. It is unknown whether this will be a stand alone novel or the start of a new series.
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This sequel takes place nineteen years after the events of the final book in the original series.
 
#''[[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child|Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (screenplay)]]'' (UK & US releases: [[31 July]], [[2016]])
  
#''[[Harry Potter and the Cursed Child|Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (screenplay)]]'' (UK & US releases: [[31 July]], [[2016]])
   
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*{{FB|R}} (2001)
  
*{{FB|R}} (2001)
 
*{{QTA|R}} (2001)
  
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*''[[Harry Potter prequel|The Harry Potter Prequel]]'' (11 June, 2008)
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*''[[Untitled charity auction story|The Harry Potter Prequel]]'' (11 June, 2008)
 
*{{TBB|R}} (6 December, 2008)
  
*{{TBB|R}} (6 December, 2008)
 
*[[Pottermore Presents]]
  
*[[Pottermore Presents]]
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**''[[Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies]]'' (6 September, 2016)
  
**''[[Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies]]'' (6 September, 2016)
 
*{{FB|S}} (19 November, 2016)
  
*{{FB|S}} (19 November, 2016)
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*{{COG|S}} (16 November, 2018)
   
 
===Audiobook editions===
  
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**{{DH|F1}}
  
**{{DH|F1}}
 
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*Video games by [[Electronic Arts]], 8 inspired in the movies, as well as the [[Quidditch]] simulator {{QWC}}.
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*Video games by [[Electronic Arts]], 8 inspired in the films, as well as the [[Quidditch]] simulator {{QWC}}.
 
*A [[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4|LEGO Harry Potter video game (years 1-4)]] developed by TT Games was released in 2010. A sequel, {{LEGO|Y2}}, was released the following year.
  
*A [[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4|LEGO Harry Potter video game (years 1-4)]] developed by TT Games was released in 2010. A sequel, {{LEGO|Y2}}, was released the following year.
 
*{{WWHP}}, a theme park land in Universal Studio's Islands of Adventure, opened in 2010 in [[United States of America|America]]. An additional expansion, Diagon Alley, was opened in 2014.
  
*{{WWHP}}, a theme park land in Universal Studio's Islands of Adventure, opened in 2010 in [[United States of America|America]]. An additional expansion, Diagon Alley, was opened in 2014.
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==Behind the scenes==
  
==Behind the scenes==
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[[File:HarryPotterChapters.jpeg|thumb|200px|Header artwork for each chapter of the ''Harry Potter'' books]]
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[[File:HarryPotterChapters.jpeg|200px|thumb|Header artwork for each chapter of the ''Harry Potter'' books]]
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*The first and last books of the Harry Potter books of the series came out ten years apart. Coincidentally, the first and last [[Harry Potter (film series)|movies]] of the series also came out ten years apart.
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*The first and last books of the Harry Potter books of the series came out ten years apart. Coincidentally, the first and last [[Harry Potter (film series)|films]] of the series also came out ten years apart.
 
*There is a [[dinosaur]] that has been named ''[[Wikipedia:Dracorex|Dracorex hogwartsia]]'', with Hogwartsia being based on the name of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]], in honour of the series. The name translates to "Dragon King of Hogwarts."
  
*There is a [[dinosaur]] that has been named ''[[Wikipedia:Dracorex|Dracorex hogwartsia]]'', with Hogwartsia being based on the name of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]], in honour of the series. The name translates to "Dragon King of Hogwarts."
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*''Ampulex dementor'' is a species of cockroach wasp. It is named after the dementors, guards of Azkaban prison who suck the souls of those they encounter.
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*''Aname aragog'' is a species of spider in the family Nemesiidae, named after Aragog, a fictional spider owned by Rubeus Hagrid.
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*''Eriovixia gryffindori'' is a species of Orb-weaver spider named after the Hogwarts house Gryffindor; the spider resembles the sorting hat which separates new Hogwarts students into their house
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*''Graphorn'' is a genus of stink bug named after the graphorn, a dangerous magical creature from ''Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them''
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*''Lusius malfoyi'' is a species of parasitoid wasp found in New Zealand. The species name was chosen to reference Lucius Malfoy, the parent of one of Harry's classmates at Hogwarts.<sup>[14][15]</sup> The genus ''Lusius'' was first described in 1903 and is not a ''Harry Potter'' reference.
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*''Ochyrocera aragogue'' is a species of spider in the family Ochyroceratidae. It is also named after Hagrid's pet Aragog.
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*''Thestral'' is genus of stink bug named after thestrals, elusive and magical winged horses which pull carriages carrying students from Hogsmeade train station.
 
*With the exception of the first and third books, there is always a chapter with the same name as the book.
  
*With the exception of the first and third books, there is always a chapter with the same name as the book.
 
*Also, with the exception of the third book, there is always at least one character that dies in the final chapter(s) of the books (although in the second book this is a [[basilisk]], not a human character).
  
*Also, with the exception of the third book, there is always at least one character that dies in the final chapter(s) of the books (although in the second book this is a [[basilisk]], not a human character).
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==Gallery==
  
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SpecialeditionUK

All seven books together in a special edition box set

The Harry Potter books make up the popular series written by J. K. Rowling. The series spans seven books. The books have been made into eight films by Warner Bros. The last book is split into two films.

The books concern a wizard called Harry Potter and his journey through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The stories tell of him overcoming dangerous obstacles to defeat the Dark wizard Lord Voldemort who killed his parents when Harry was 15 months old. The first book, Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone, was published in 1997 by Bloomsbury in London. The last book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, sold more than 12 million copies in the U.S.

Beginning on 6 October, 2015, the entire series was presented in a fully-illustrated format, with over 100 illustrations per title, by Jim Kay.[1] The 7 books were also all reunited in one ebook the same year.

Publishing

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone – French cover Philosopher's

The French edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone; Harry Potter à l'école des sorciers in English Harry Potter at the Wizarding School

It is said that J. K. Rowling sent her preliminary copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone to 12 publishers before it was accepted and published by Bloomsbury.

The following is an incomplete list of publishers of the books all over the world.

Dutch original 03 POA

The Dutch version of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Titles of the series

The author published seven books in the Harry Potter series, as well as numerous complementary books. You can get all seven eBooks as one download on Pottermore with Harry Potter: The Complete Collection. A sequel to the original series, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was released July 31st, 2016.

Original series

The following is a list of the seven books in the Harry Potter Series. Each novel corresponds to a year-long period of time, usually in reference to Harry Potter's year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

  1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone ("Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in the U.S) (UK release: 26/06/97; US release 9/01/98)
  2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (UK release: 2/07/98; US release 6/02/99)
  3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (UK release: 8/07/99; US release 9/08/99)
  4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (UK & US releases: 8/07/00)
  5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (UK & US releases: 21/06/03)
  6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (UK & US releases: 16/07/05)
  7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (UK & US releases: 21/07/07)

Sequel

This sequel takes place nineteen years after the events of the final book in the original series.

  1. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (screenplay) (UK & US releases: 31 July, 2016)
Quidditch through the ages 2009 cover

Quidditch Through the Ages, a complementary novel to the series

Complementary books

The following are complementary books, which correspond to the series:

Audiobook editions

Since the inception of Harry Potter series, the stories have also been released as audiobooks. In the United Kingdom, the audiobooks were narrated by Stephen Fry, with Jim Dale handling the narration for the U.S. editions. The audiobooks were released in both CD and cassette formats, though the cassette editions are no longer in print due to the general lack of demand for titles in this format. For the earlier books in the series, there was generally a delay between the release of the print and audio editions.[3] The later editions generally saw the audio copies being released the same day as the print editions, likely a result of the growing popularity of the series. Most recently the books were made available in the first ever online audio editions through Pottermore via the Pottermore Shop and were also made available to libraries for lending.

Enhanced Ebooks

In October 2015, Enhanced Editions of the 7 books were published exclusively on iBooks by Pottermore. Enhanced editions are said to include the full original text plus illustrations, animations and interactions as well as annotations written by J.K. Rowling to give you interesting insights into the world of Harry Potter.[4]

An inspiration

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A LEGO set inspired by the series

The Harry Potter Series inspired many other creations, such as:

Behind the scenes

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Header artwork for each chapter of the Harry Potter books

  • The first and last books of the Harry Potter books of the series came out ten years apart. Coincidentally, the first and last films of the series also came out ten years apart.
  • There is a dinosaur that has been named Dracorex hogwartsia, with Hogwartsia being based on the name of Hogwarts, in honour of the series. The name translates to "Dragon King of Hogwarts."
  • Ampulex dementor is a species of cockroach wasp. It is named after the dementors, guards of Azkaban prison who suck the souls of those they encounter.
  • Aname aragog is a species of spider in the family Nemesiidae, named after Aragog, a fictional spider owned by Rubeus Hagrid.
  • Eriovixia gryffindori is a species of Orb-weaver spider named after the Hogwarts house Gryffindor; the spider resembles the sorting hat which separates new Hogwarts students into their house
  • Graphorn is a genus of stink bug named after the graphorn, a dangerous magical creature from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
  • Lusius malfoyi is a species of parasitoid wasp found in New Zealand. The species name was chosen to reference Lucius Malfoy, the parent of one of Harry's classmates at Hogwarts.[14][15] The genus Lusius was first described in 1903 and is not a Harry Potter reference.
  • Ochyrocera aragogue is a species of spider in the family Ochyroceratidae. It is also named after Hagrid's pet Aragog.
  • Thestral is genus of stink bug named after thestrals, elusive and magical winged horses which pull carriages carrying students from Hogsmeade train station.
  • With the exception of the first and third books, there is always a chapter with the same name as the book.
  • Also, with the exception of the third book, there is always at least one character that dies in the final chapter(s) of the books (although in the second book this is a basilisk, not a human character).
  • Additionally, two books have characters named after them. They are:
  • In September 2012, J. K. Rowling admitted to having rushed work on some of the Potter novels due to tight deadlines, and floated the possibility of someday releasing "director's cut" editions of the novels.[5]
  • Brad Walrod served as the typesetter for the Harry Potter books from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire onwards.
  • In total, the Harry Potter series spanned 36 years, beginning in 1981 and ending in 2017.
  • An in-universe counterpart is introduced in The Tales of Beedle the Bard.

Gallery

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone illustrated edition on Amazon
  2. ↑ The Canadian editions comprise the Bloomsbury settings but the first edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix published on 100 per cent recycled paper carried an ecologically worded paragraph written by Rowling.
  3. ↑ Rowling FAQ
  4. ↑ How Pottermore and Apple created the new Harry Potter Enhanced Editions on Pottermore
  5. ↑ Mail Online J.K. Rowling confesses to rushing some of the Harry Potter books to meet tight deadlines
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