Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Name: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
SKU: 9781408845660
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By J. K. Rowling

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( 4,374,974 ratings, 89,160 reviews)

Summary

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban follows Harry's third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he must uncover the truth about an escaped prisoner named Sirius Black. Amidst looming threats, new magical subjects, and a mysterious new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, Harry faces dark secrets from the past that impact his present and future.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling takes readers on a thrilling journey into the magical world where Harry embarks on his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The tranquillity of Harry's summer is disrupted by alarming news of a dangerous wizard, Sirius Black, who has escaped from the infamous Azkaban prison. Rumoured to be a devoted follower of Lord Voldemort, Black’s escape raises fears that he has come to kill Harry.

Amidst the festive atmosphere of the new school year, Harry, along with his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, faces unprecedented dangers and adventures. The introduction of sinister Dementors and the enigmatic new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Lupin, adds layers of complexity and intrigue. The mysterious Marauder's Map, ominous death omens, and the notorious Whomping Willow play crucial roles as Harry uncovers shocking truths about his past and connections to the escaped prisoner.

Jim Kay’s inspired reimagining of J.K. Rowling’s classic series has captured a devoted following worldwide. This stunning new fully illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban brings more breathtaking scenes and unforgettable characters – including Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Professor Trelawney. With each turn of the page, Kay's artistry presents the wizarding world in a new light, full of wonder and excitement.

With paint, pencil, and pixels, Kay conjures the wizarding world as we have never seen it before. Fizzing with magic and brimming with humour, this full-colour edition will captivate fans and new readers alike. As Harry navigates his third year, he faces the dark shadows of Dementors, ominous portents of death, and the ever-present danger that lurks in the magical world. This beloved installment in the Harry Potter series continues to enchant and thrill in its visually stunning, reimagined form.

Whether you are revisiting the magical series or discovering it for the first time, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in this illustrated edition will delight and inspire, bringing the magic of Harry's world vividly to life.

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Reviews for the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban praise Jim Kay's illustrations for bringing a fresh and vivid life to J.K. Rowling's beloved story. His artwork is described as moving, stunning, and incredibly faithful to the original vision while offering a revitalised experience for new readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408845660

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Illustration: Colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Jim Kay

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 226.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 1928g

Pages: 336

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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 79 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. J.K. Rowling has also collaborated on a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, which opened in London’s West End in the summer of 2016. 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. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE for services to children’s literature, 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.