Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – 25th Anniversary Edition

Name: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – 25th Anniversary Edition
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
SKU: 9781526646651
Price: 35.99 NZD
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By J.K. Rowling

4.47

( 10,386,162 ratings, 169,163 reviews)

Summary

In Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone – 25th Anniversary Edition, young Harry Potter discovers he is a wizard on his 11th birthday and begins his journey at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Along with his new friends, Ron and Hermione, Harry uncovers hidden secrets and faces remarkable adventures that introduce him to the magical world.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this special edition if you love magical adventures, captivating characters, and the start of an iconic series. Perfect for both new readers and long-time fans celebrating a beloved story’s landmark anniversary.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – 25th Anniversary Edition

Description

Discover the magical beginnings of a cultural phenomenon with the 25th Anniversary Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. This special collector's edition celebrates a quarter-century since the first publication of the story that introduced readers to the wizarding world and its unforgettable characters.

Harry Potter is a seemingly ordinary boy who lives in a cupboard under the stairs at his Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon's house. His life is anything but ordinary, though he doesn't know it yet. On his eleventh birthday, everything changes when a giant named Hagrid arrives on a flying motorcycle with a message that changes Harry's life forever: "Harry – yer a wizard." From that moment on, Harry is thrust into a world of magic and wonder, attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he learns about friendship, bravery, and the truth about his parents’ mysterious past.

This glorious, Sunday Times bestselling collector's edition will take you on the magical journey of a lifetime. Galloping gargoyles! 2022 is the silver anniversary of J.K. Rowling’s magical classic Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone! In celebration of 25 years of Harry Potter magic, Bloomsbury is proud to present a special commemorative edition of the original story, with a wealth of special features and celebratory bonus content guaranteed to delight brand-new readers and long-time fans alike:

Beautiful hardback edition for the perfect special gift

Original front cover from the very first 1997 edition, illustrated by Thomas Taylor – one of the most iconic book covers of the twentieth century

Available for one year only – get your copy while stocks last!

Original drawings from J.K. Rowling’s own archive

Thomas Taylor’s charming account of illustrating the cover for the first time, as a young artist

Fully updated story text, with refreshed design, to provide the perfect reading experience

Since its first publication, Harry Potter and his epic adventures have become a cultural phenomenon, bewitching millions of readers all across the globe. This irresistible anniversary edition 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.

A bestseller in The Sunday Times charts, June 2022.

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – 25th Anniversary Edition has been well-received for its nostalgic charm and additional features that celebrate the original story's legacy. It has been praised for its high-quality binding and cover art, appealing to both collectors and new readers alike. Fans appreciate the reflections and bonus material included in this special edition.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526646651

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 1000g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

J.K. Rowling is best known as the author of the seven Harry Potter books, which were published between 1997 and 2007. 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. Alongside the Harry Potter series, she 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 Lumos, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of Lumos. J.K. Rowling collaborated with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany to continue Harry’s story in a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which opened in London in 2016 and is now playing worldwide. In the same year, she made her debut as a screenwriter with the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the first in a series featuring Magizoologist Newt Scamander, which was inspired by the original companion volume. J.K. Rowling has also written a standalone novel, The Casual Vacancy, and is the author of the Strike crime series under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. Both have been adapted for television. In 2020 J.K. Rowling returned to publishing for younger children with the fairy tale The Ickabog, the royalties from which she is donating to groups affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and a Companion of Honour for services to literature and philanthropy. She lives in Scotland with her family. Thomas Taylor’s first professional commission after leaving art school was the cover art for a debut novel called Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. He then went on to illustrate, and also write, more than a dozen picture books (most notably the Clovis the Tiger books) before venturing into the world of children’s fiction himself. His bestselling middle grade novel Malamander (2019) has been translated into 20 languages, and introduces a five-book series about a mysterious seaside town called Eerie-on-Sea. Thomas currently lives on the south coast of England.