Since the publication of harry potter and the philosophers stone in 1997, many publishers have created new editions of each book with new cover art provided by various illustrators. Well, this section on mugglenet will explain all the intricacies associated with the rare harry potter books, from the first editions to the misprints and covers associated with each. I helped to design the world and visual style of firewatch, a first person mystery game for pc. Every chapter illustration from the harry potter books harry. Illustrator mary grandpre designed the cover artwork for all seven harry potter books, along with individual chapter illustrations. Jun 29, 2018 but seriously guys, i love harry potter, the books and the movies, but sometimes i realize i remember the movie so much better than the books that it seems like the book versions of the characters.
Rowling surface on pottermore these sketches were drawn when j. The original covers by american publisher scholastic usually depict an amalgam of objects and people from the book against a common backdrop. Harry potter you are so loved gold foil exclusive tshirt. The book series follows the adventures of harry potter during his time spent at hogwarts school and his faceoffs against the dark wizard voldemort. Ever since harry potter sprang on the literary scene in 1997 in a book authored by j. Harry potter and the philosophers stone first hit shelves in the united kingdom on june 26, 1997, arriving stateside as harry potter and the sorcerers stone on sept. At the university of michigan in 2009, starkid productions performed an original musical parodying the harry potter series called a very potter musical. In the art of harry potter we get a chance to see that world in pictures created by the artistic team responsible for putting the painted words to the movie screen. Nov 21, 2017 the art of harry potter features original art from the harry potter films and it is magnificent. Harry potter editions mary grandpre depicts iconic moments from the books in a seldomseen series of beautiful prints. An entire generation of book lovers are likely to have wellthumbed harry potter books. The danish seem to have perfected the art of scaring children with illustrations of scary. She was one of the few people who were able to read the harry potter books before they were released to the. Harry potter editions mary grandpre depicts iconic moments from the books in a seldomseen series of beautiful.
They transport us all around the magical world, from hogwarts to diagon alley to hogsmeade and beyond, with their grand depictio. Choose your favorite harry potter designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone original book cover. Use the wooden stylus to scratch the pages and uncover the golden snitch, find someone hiding under the invisibility cloak, and reveal a shimmering patronusjust. The art of harry potter features original art from the harry potter films and it is magnificent. How to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up to. She was one of the few people who were able to read the harry potter books before they were released to the general public. A series of covers for the first ever worldwide digital release of the harry potter series. Philosophers stone cover art harry potter fan zone. Explore all of the glorious chapter artwork from each book below 1. Harry potter paintings if youre fascinated by the adventures of harry potter, then youll appreciate our collection of paintings. If youre fascinated by the adventures of harry potter, then youll appreciate our collection of paintings. Original harry potter and hedwig watercolor book page. Nov 11, 2014 warner brothers and harper collins have just released a new book that contains all of the concept art for the harry potter films, and reveals how the production company turned j.
See more ideas about harry potter, book art and art. The adult edition usually depicts an object or place that plays a key part in the plot while the childrens one features a. The art on all original american editions were created by mary grandpre. This is an original painting of harry potter and hedwig over an actual page of harry potter and the sorcerers stone by jk rowling.
An inside look at the original harry potter illustrations by mary grandpre she worked on the art for all seven potter books, and was one of the first people to read the books as they came out. Mary grandpre original and limited edition art harry potter artist. Warner brothers and harper collins have just released a new book that contains all of the concept art for the harry potter films, and reveals how the. Dec 05, 2018 illustrator mary grandpre designed the cover artwork for all seven harry potter books, along with individual chapter illustrations. The harry potter books are a childrens fantasy series written by the bestselling author j. Mary grandpre original and limited edition art harry potter. The original harry potter creature concept art is utterly. Explore all of the glorious chapter artwork from each book below.
Our collection of puzzles, mugs and playing cards features the original book art from the harry potter series. Feel the magic with harry potter first edition antiquarian collectible books. This is a beautiful oversize book full of illustrations that capture the sets that were used, the characters, the creatures and the unique detail of the props. Fans will recognise beloved characters, creatures, locations. Mar 21, 2020 the harry potter books have left an indelible mark on our hearts. While the stories themselves are powerful and inspiring, representative of a marked time in our collective childhood, the art that went into each cover and the heading of each chapter is somehow just as important. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The original covers by american publisher scholastic usually depict an amalgam of objects and people from the book against a common. All harry potter artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Bloomsbury is the british publication that has created both adult and childrens covers. Mary was one of the few people who was allowed to read each book before it was published. Mightyprint harry potter sorting hat gryffindor wall art decor next generation premium print featuring hogwarts house quote poem 4. Her artwork for the final novel in the series, harry potter and the deathly hallows. Online book marketplace abebooks, which specialises in rare books, has. Mary grandpre original and limited edition art mary grandpre has illustrated all of the american editions of the harry potter novels. Bursting with hundreds of rare and unpublished works of art, including production paintings, concept sketches, storyboards, blueprints, and more, this collectible book is the definitive tome on the visual legacy of the harry potter films. But seriously guys, i love harry potter, the books and the movies, but sometimes i realize i remember the movie so much better than the books that it seems like the book versions of.
Rowling was still working on the first harry potter book. Rowling, children and adults have been reading about the boy wizard and his friends at the hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, a school led by headmaster albus dumbledore. A beautiful traditional styled coffee table book, printed on high quality paper, providing a great insight into the graphic design process of all eight harry potter films not the fantastic beasts series, as there are separate books for that such as the art of the film. Many fan fiction and fan art works about harry potter have been made. Art lovers and harry potter fans alike will also be able to choose from harry potter moments pieces, which illustrate several key scenes from all seven harry potter books, from hagrid delivering baby harry to the dursleys, to harry, ron and hermione gazing up at a terrifying, luminescent dark mark at the quidditch world cup. Mary grandpre is the artist who created all the original cover and chapter art for the american editions of the harry potter books. Shop for harry potter books collection online at target. With the conclusive and final dialogue from the play. Mistakes in the harry potter books harry potter wiki fandom. Chamber of secrets cover art explore an assortment of colourful cover artwork.
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Sep 08, 2018 you might not know the name mary grandpre or who she is, but if you are a fan of harry potter then i guarantee that you know her work. Only 500 were published, and 300 went to libraries, so if. I had visited the warner brothers harry potter studio tour in england and they had a section showing some of the original works in this book. The wizarding world of harry potter has become a permanent part of pop culture. I love your designs i grew up loving the harry potter books, but ive always disliked the book art. Feb 29, 2020 never before seen harry potter illustrations by j. Mary grandpre born february, 1954 is an american illustrator best known for her cover. How harry potter characters should have looked by the book. Look out for the limited editions with original watercolour illustrations. Harry potter and the cursed child parts one and two. Experience the classic harry potter films like never before in this interactive scratch art book.
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