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- a legend
- I wouldn't be surprised if today was known as Harry Potter Day in future
- there will be books


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Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world has won legions of fans since the Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone was published in hardback in 2015, becoming a bestseller around the world. This irresistible smaller-format paperback edition of J.K. Rowling's novel brings the magic of Jim Kay's illustration to new readers, with full-colour pictures, French flaps & a handsome poster pull-out at the back of the book. This edition has been beautifully redesigned with selected illustration highlights
- the fully illustrated edition is still available in hardback. When a letter arrives for Harry Potter on his eleventh birthday, a decade-old secret is revealed to him that apparently he's the last to know. An incredible adventure is about to begin!
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Strange things always seem to happen when Harry Potter is around. Things that unsettle his guardians, the Dursleys. They strongly disapprove of strangeness. It's only when a letter arrives, delivered by a shaggy giant of a man called Hagrid, that Harry learns the truth that will transform his entire future: his parents were killed by the evil Lord Voldemort, & he, Harry, is a wizard. Whisked away to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry, Harry discovers a world of enchantments, ghosts, Quidditch, & friends who will st&, through everything, by his side. But when Harry hears of a stone with great powers, he finds that his school has its own dark secrets
- & an adventure that will become the stuff of legend begins. The incomparable Stephen Fry brings the wizarding world to life in this classic reading of the first book of J.K. Rowling's much loved Harry Potter series. This audio CD edition is comprised of seven CDs. The duration is Approx. 8 hours 25 minutes.
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An utterly enchanting feast of a book, this stunning collector's edition of the full-colour illustrated Harry Potter & the ...

Harry Potter is an ordinary boy who lives in a cupboard under the stairs at his Aunt Petunia & Uncle Vernon's house, which he thinks is normal for someone like him who's parents have been killed in a 'car crash'. He is bullied by them & his fat, spoilt cousin Dudley, & lives a very unremarkable life with only the odd hiccup (like his hair growing back overnight!) to cause him much to think about. That is until an owl turns up with a letter addressed to Harry & all hell breaks loose! He is literally rescued by a world where nothing is as it seems & magic lessons are the order of the day. Read & find out how Harry discovers his true heritage at Hogwarts School of Wizardry & Witchcraft, the reason behind his parents mysterious death, who is out to kill him, & how he uncovers the most amazing secret of all time, the fabled Philosopher's Stone! All this & muggles too. Now, what are they? ...

Harry Potter thinks he is an ordinary boy. He lives with his Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia & cousin Dudley, who are mean to him & make him sleep in a cupboard under the stairs. (Dudley, however, has two bedrooms, one to sleep in & one for all his toys & games.) Then Harry starts receiving mysterious letters & his life is changed forever. He is whisked away by a beetle-eyed giant of a man & enrolled at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry. The reason: Harry Potter is a wizard! The first book in the " Harry Potter" series makes the perfect introduction to the world of Hogwarts. ...

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. His parents were wizards, killed by a Dark Lord's curse when Harry was just a baby, & which he somehow survived. Leaving his unsympathetic aunt & uncle for Hogwarts, a wizarding school brimming with ghosts & enchantments, Harry stumbles upon a sinister adventure when he finds a three-headed dog guarding a room on the third floor. Then he hears of a missing stone with astonishing powers which could be valuable, dangerous, or both. ...

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. His parents were wizards, killed by a Dark Lord's curse when Harry was just a baby, & which he somehow survived. Leaving his unsympathetic aunt & uncle for Hogwarts, a wizarding school brimming with ghosts & enchantments, Harry stumbles upon a sinister mystery when he finds a three-headed dog guarding a room on the third floor. Then he hears of a missing stone with astonishing powers which could be valuable, dangerous
- or both. An incredible adventure is about to begin! These new editions of the classic & internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON...
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Galloping gargoyles … 2022 is the silver anniversary of J.K. Rowling’s magical classic Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone! In celebration of 25 years of Harry Potter magic, Bloomsbury is proud to be releasing a special commemorative edition featuring the much loved original cover design, with artwork by Thomas Taylor. After its first publication in 1997, the illustration of Harry Potter with his lightning bolt scar, standing next to the Hogwarts Express on Platform Nine & Three-Quarters, would go on to become one of the most iconic book covers of the twentieth century, offering a tantalising first glimpse of J.K. Rowling’s endlessly spellbinding wizarding world. Since then, Harry Potter & his epic adventures have become a cultural phenomenon, bewitching millions of readers all across the globe. This irresistible anniversary edition – available for one year only – will bring back treasured memories for the fans who remember the excitement when Harry’s journey first began, as well as introduce a new generation to the unforgettable story of the Boy Who Lived. In addition to a bright dust jacket emblazoned with a removable silver sticker, readers will discover a wealth of celebratory bonus content inside. Decorated with the original h&-drawn Hogwarts crest, the inside pages also feature the fully updated & redesigned story text to provide the perfect reading experience. The ultimate Harry Potter gift & a must for any bookshelf, this once-in-a-generation collector’s edition of Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone will take you on the magical journey of a lifetime … ...

The Gryffindor Edition Celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter magic with four special paperback editions of Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone. Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw... ‘ Potter, did she say?’ ‘ The Harry Potter?’ Twenty years ago these magical words & many more flowed from a young writer's pen, an orphan called Harry Potter was freed from the cupboard under the stairs
- & a global phenomenon started. Harry Potter has been at the heart of Waterstones since the first copies of Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone came into our hands & the series has been read & loved by every new generation since. We’re delighted to share these four House Editions of J.K. Rowling's modern classic published by Bloomsbury to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication. These stunning editions will each feature the individual house crest on the jacket & line illustrations exclusive to that house, by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold. Exciting new extra content will include fact files & profiles of favourite characters, & each book will have sprayed edges in the house colours. Available for a limited period only, these highly collectable editions will be a must-have for all Harry Potter fans in 2017. Mad about the world of Harry Potter? Visit our magical Harry Potter page for more from the series.
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