Post by QuillofMinerva on May 11, 2005 12:08:42 GMT -5
Harry Potter novel artwork unveiled
The artwork for a limited edition of JK Rowling's sixth Harry Potter book has been unveiled by her United States publisher.
The "deluxe" version of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, depicts the young wizard and Professor Dumbledore searching through a dark forest.
Scholastic vice president, David Saylor, said: "Layers of mystery unfold in a forested glen ... the eerie scene tantalises the reader with hints from the soon-to-be released book."
Just 100,000 copies of the special edition will be printed, compared with a record-breaking 10.8 million normal copies.
The dramatic art was created by Mary GrandPre, who has illustrated all US editions of the Potter series.
It will go on sale for £32 ($60) and includes a 32-page illustrated insert.
The long-awaited book will be published in the UK and US on July 16.
The artwork for a limited edition of JK Rowling's sixth Harry Potter book has been unveiled by her United States publisher.
The "deluxe" version of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, depicts the young wizard and Professor Dumbledore searching through a dark forest.
Scholastic vice president, David Saylor, said: "Layers of mystery unfold in a forested glen ... the eerie scene tantalises the reader with hints from the soon-to-be released book."
Just 100,000 copies of the special edition will be printed, compared with a record-breaking 10.8 million normal copies.
The dramatic art was created by Mary GrandPre, who has illustrated all US editions of the Potter series.
It will go on sale for £32 ($60) and includes a 32-page illustrated insert.
The long-awaited book will be published in the UK and US on July 16.
(Actually, I'd rather own the British hard cover editions.)