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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Deluxe Illustrated Slipcase Edition

Author: J.K. Rowling and Jim Kay  

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Deluxe edition of the full-colour illustrated Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - J.K. Rowling's original, unabridged text paired with breathtaking illustrations by Jim Kay, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal

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Deluxe edition of the full-colour illustrated Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - J.K. Rowling's original, unabridged text paired with breathtaking illustrations by Jim Kay, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal

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An utterly enchanting feast of a book, this stunning collector’s edition of the full-colour illustrated Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is a volume to treasure for a lifetime. Brimming with rich detail and humour, Jim Kay’s dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters will captivate fans and new readers alike. In oil, pastel, pencil, watercolour, pixels and a myriad of other techniques, Jim Kay has created over 115 astonishing illustrations; there really is magic on every page.This beautiful, deluxe edition of J.K. Rowling’s timeless classic features an opulent page size and an exclusive pull-out double gatefold of Diagon Alley; intricate foiled line art by Jim Kay on the real cloth cover and slipcase; gilt edges on premium grade paper; head and tail bands and two ribbon markers – the ultimate must-have edition for any fan, collector or bibliophile.

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Awards

Short-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal 2017
Short-listed for British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year 2016

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Critic Reviews

Kay’s illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is a triumph – a book so alive it seems to jump, explode and slither out of your hands as you read Telegraph
Seeing Jim Kay’s illustrations moved me profoundly. I love his interpretation of Harry Potter’s world, and I feel honoured and grateful that he has lent his talent to it J.K. Rowling
Stunning … Greenaway Medal winner Kay breathes incredible life into these much loved characters and locations, staying faithful to Rowling’s vision but revitalising the story for a new generation Bookseller

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About the Author

J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 78 languages, and made into 8 blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of 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 Lumos), as well as a film script inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. In 2012, J.K. Rowling’s digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy her new writing and immerse themselves deeper in the wizarding world. J.K. Rowling has written a novel for adult readers, The Casual Vacancy, and also writes crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. As well as receiving an OBE for services to children’s literature, she has received many awards and honours, including France’s Légion d’honneur and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.Jim Kay won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2012 for his illustrations in A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. He studied illustration at the University of Westminster, and worked in the Library & Archives of Tate Britain and then as an assistant curator of botanical illustrations at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew before returning to producing art full-time. After a one-man exhibition at Richmond Gallery he was approached by a publisher and his freelance career began. Alongside his illustration work, Jim has produced concept work for film and television, and contributed to the group exhibition Memory Palace at the V&A museum in London. The Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published to international acclaim. Bloomsbury has commissioned Jim to illustrate all seven books in J.K. Rowling’s classic series. Jim lives and works in Northamptonshire with his partner.

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Product Details

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Published
1st March 2016
Edition
Illustrated ed
Pages
256
ISBN
9781408871874

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CUSTOMER REVIEWS

01 Sep, 2017
Beautiful special edition and fantastic illustrations. A book for a lifetime.
By Cathie
08 Aug, 2017
I love it!!
By aspynn
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