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But to have any real collectable value, it has to be a copy of the first edition, first impression also known as the first printing. The books have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, making them the bestselling book series in history, and have been translated into seventythree languages. Buy harry potter and the philosophers stone book 1 by rowling, j. Thats 20 years ago this month and a lot of things have since.
Harry potter and the philosophers stone june 26, 1997 titled harry potter and the sorcerers stone in the united states harry potter and the chamber of secrets july 2, 1998 harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban july 8, 1999 harry potter and the goblet of fire july 8, 2000 harry potter and the order of the phoenix june 21, 2003. Harry potter and the halfblood prince, chapter 17 a sluggish memory late in the afternoon, a few days after new year, harry, ron, and ginny lined up beside the kitchen fire to return to hogwarts the next day, on the first day of term, harry meets with dumbledore. Harry potter has had his story translated into more than 60 languages, and is the best selling book series of all time. The beginning of the harry potter era coincided with the ending of anotherthat of deep bluewhich defeated chess champion gary kasparaov before being retired by ibm. Harry potter and the philosophers stone book 1 by rowling, j. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets, book 2 audiobook. Debut author and single mother sells childrens book for. It is the first novel in the harry potter series and rowlings debut novel, first published in 1997 by bloomsbury. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone book club ideas hey readers. Decades after the tales of the boy who lived were first published, these books continue to enchant and inspire readers of all ages. Only the bravest of heart and purest of soul should attempt this harry potter trivia quiz. Harry potter and the philosophers stone 26 june 1997 titled harry potter and the sorcerers stone in the united states 2.
Harry potter philosopher stone by rowling, first edition, 1997. The book was first published in the united kingdom on 26 june 1997 by bloomsbury. Harry potter is a series of fantasy novels written by british author j. Harry potter has become a hugely popular classic movie and theme that will never go out of style. It was published in the united states as harry potter and the sorcerers stone by scholastic corporation in 1998. Only 500 were published, and 300 went to libraries, so if. The stories tell of him overcoming dangerous obstacles to defeat the.
The second book, harry potter and the chamber of secrets, was originally published in the uk on 2 july 1998 and in the us on 2 june 1999. The novels chronicle the lives of a young wizard, harry potter, and his friends hermione granger and ron weasley, all of whom are students at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. If you have any books you want me to add please comment. Rowlings quidditch through the ages brings together one of the worlds best loved storytellers with the creative genius of emily gravett a sumptuous visual feast of a book, the pages are bursting with glorious illustrations, handmade memorabilia and two breathtaking gatefold spreads. Harry potter and the philosophers stone hardcover first edition first printings of this 1997 book have become the holy grail for potter collectorsonly 500 were published and 300 went to.
Rowling as he sits outside a bookstore in the western indian city of ahmedabad on july 21, 2007. Harry potter and the philosophers stone 1997 first edition. By far the most valuable book in the series is the first, harry potter and the philosophers stone, published on 30 june 1997 by bloomsbury in. But the truth is that nothing can replicate the excitement of a new harry potter book. The first novel portraying harry potter was published in june 1997, titled philosophers stone, and the series of novels are filed away in the fantasy genre. Author of magical drafts and potions johnson, angelina. Complete your collection of harry potter books at harrypotter find harry potter and the philosophers stone, harry potter and the chamber of secrets, harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban, harry potter and the goblet of fire, harry potter and the order of the phoenix, harry potter and the halfblood prince and harry potter and the deathly hallows in different languages, as.
Potter publisher predicted literary magic one the eve of the release of the seventh and final harry potter book, the scholastic editor who brought harry potter to the u. Harry potter and the philosophers stone was first published on june 30 1997 by bloomsbury and became an instant bestseller, including in the us where it was renamed harry potter and the sorcerer. Harry potter and the philosophers stone came out on 26 june 1997 in uk and on 1 september 1998 in us. Harry potter philosophers stone by jk rowling, first. Made available through creative commons midway through 1997, the first harry potter book, originally harry potter and the philosophers stone, was released in london. This deluxe collectible set includes a 192page blank journal, a wax stamp and two wax sticks, letterwriting paper, envelopes, and a paperweightall of which feature the. The british library in london is hosting an exhibition to mark the books 20th anniversary. The first trailer for the film version of harry potter and the order of the phoenix is released. The books have been made into movies by warner bros. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone book club ideas. The books have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, making them the bestselling book series in history, and have been translated into seventythree.
Not without his share of controversy, harry potter is more often lauded for encouraging children to read more often, especially at the dawn of the internet age, and with telling such an accessible and entertaining story filled. Harry potter and the philosophers stone is a fantasy novel written by british author j. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets 2 july 1998 3. She has also collaborated on a stage play, harry potter and the cursed child parts one and two, which opened in londons west end in the summer of 2016. Do you have a valuable harry potter gathering dust. How to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban was published a year later in the uk on 8 july 1999 and in the us on 8 september 1999. Rowling is planning six more books featuring the further adventures of harry potter.
The harry potter books were the reason i fell in love with reading and makebelieve worlds and i have jk rowling to thank for that. Book overview celebrate the artistry of the harry potter films with this slytherin themed stationery set, inspired by the colors and heraldry of hogwarts most cunning house. The writer created a magical, wizarding world which will inevitably give you homey and warm feelings all over. New listing rare harry potter and the philosophers stone first edition book hardback 1997 preowned. It will test your knowledge of locations, characters, situations, spells, and other harry potter trivia. If we consider the year of first book publication of us1998, it is known that the battle of hogwarts took pla. The first novel in the harry potter series and rowlings debut novel, it follows. I got this book, harry potter and the sorcerers stone, after my old copy got lost during a move. The harry potter series only began in 1997 and yet j. Harry potter and the philosophers stone book 1 englisch gebundene ausgabe 26. What do christian protests about harry potter books teach us. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone harry potter series. Throw the ultimate harry potterthemed party with these magical ideas.
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