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AUGUST 9, 2004 at 4:30 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: AP via Yahoo! News
The paperback version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix comes out today (Tuesday, Aug. 10) with a first printing
of 2 million as well as a "sky-high promotional campaign" by Scholastic Inc., the U.S. publisher.
Scholastic will support the printing with a $1 million budget that includes newspaper, radio, billboard advertisements as well as hiring promotional planes to fly over resort areas such as Lake Michigan and Cape Cod.
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Prefect
Points: 305
qwatnee says:
THAT'S GREAT!! I can't wait to go buy one so that I can make notes and stuff! YAY!
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 4:37 PM EST
Points: 351
~Aurora~ says:
well that' good news, cause the hardback covers can be quite expensive. I should get that for my nephews!
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 4:37 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 77
Jtlatina says:
Wait am I the 1st one to post? If I am then Woo-Hoo! but what should I write about? I guess that HP and TOOTP(the order of the phoenix) comming out in paper is good for thoes who are buying the whole potter collection in paper back!
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 4:37 PM EST
He-Who-Must-Be-Emma's
Points: 7724
emma's#1fan&lover says:
really? I am not going to buy it...but it would be cool to see it in paper back ...I wonder how thick it will be...
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 4:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
That's great news!! Some people probably didn't want to buy the hardback edition because it is so expensive. Now people can get OOTP much cheaper! I may have to go and buy a paperback copy so it is easier to carry it around with me!
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 4:41 PM EST
Student
Points: 270
Hannah Radcliffe says:
Cool, it will be much easier to carry it around in school. I'll have to get a copy.
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 4:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 969
Tirinwe says:
First page cool.
I have to get a copy... i will finally be able to carry my copy around with me!!!
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 4:43 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
SeamusFinnigan says:
Yea I agree with Swimangel57, but its going to be a BIG paperback book though, he he. I will have to but it to had to my collecton, and read it!
~Zack~
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 4:47 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 379
Harry's Girlfriend says:
That's cool. It will make it easier to read the book.
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 4:49 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9051
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
That is good to see. There was no way that a Book 6 release date would be given until after the release. They would not want to hurt sales or distract from it. Now, maybe we will hear a date in a month or two.
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 4:50 PM EST
Quidditch Captain
Points: 6166
Alex Seeker says:
Oh it came out in the UK before the US? It's been out a couple of weeks now and it's huuuuge! How you'd read it on the beach I'll never know *hugs worn out hardback*
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 4:51 PM EST
Ravenclaw Ambassador
Points: 3243
Nevar says:
Cool, I guess, if you are a fan of paper back...I prefer hardback, myself...Anywho.
N
Not sure if that was enough, so I'm making sure...
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 4:52 PM EST
Student
Points: 281
justpeachy13 says:
Thats pretty cool. I wonder why they dont release the paperback books with the hard cover books.
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 4:53 PM EST
Honeydukes Sweetie Pie
(Moderator)
Points: 4719
Keng says:
Great, just one more think to buy! But I think that these are just American soft covers, seeing that the picture is of the American version, and that Scholastic is doing the advertising.
Speaking of which, they're having planes hover overhead? A little too much advertising, wouldn't you think? :)
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 4:55 PM EST
Squib
Points: 185
Matchbox20 says:
YAHhhhhhhhhh thats great cant wkait to get the book!!!!!!!!!
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 4:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 617
*_Johnny 4 EveR_* says:
That's great, people who haven't bought it yet can buy it for a cheaper price. But most people read the fifth book already so i don't know if they'd buy it now.
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 5:00 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4117
Padfoot4387 says:
sorry, at the moment I am quite content with the hardcover copy I have, even if it is neck-breaking. I would give anything for HBP instead and anyone who knows me on this site knows that quite well:)
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 5:00 PM EST
Student
Points: 267
joethesajin says:
Im glad hard covered books come out first. Paperbacks end up all weird by the time im done with them, and by weird i mean dont close all the way.
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 5:03 PM EST
Squib
Points: 178
Pansy_Malfoy says:
Wow! All that work for a book! It seems a bit extreme yet I'm still excited...
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 5:09 PM EST
Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
I am so glad that the paperback is coming out because I don't have my first copy and I would like to read it again, but the article didn't say how much it would cost.
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 5:15 PM EST
Student
Points: 225
Magical Angel says:
Awesome! I must admit, I am more of a hardback girl, but for Harry Potter, I'll buy everything!
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 5:16 PM EST
Squib
Points: 138
IceSkaterChicka says:
YAAAAAAAAY!! Got to get it!!
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 5:20 PM EST
Points: 466
sillyxjuney says:
Cool, I got mine the hard cover one.
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 5:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 685
DANADDICT89 says:
Coolness. Well I got meself the hardcover one. I always prefer the hard cover one since the paperback one gets bent. Like to keep my HP merchandise in good condition.
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 5:29 PM EST
Princess of the Heliopaths
Points: 5277
Ginny Weasly says:
Thats cool. I already have the hardback eddition myself...so i don't think i will be buying the paperback eddition.
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 5:31 PM EST
Student
Points: 235
Keeper_of_Power says:
Like the hardcover better. So much easier to handle sometimes and plus the other one like gets all bended outta proportion
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 5:32 PM EST
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