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FEBRUARY 4, 2005 at 2:18 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
The deluxe edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, book 6 of 7 in JK Rowling's popular series, will feature unique drawings by American artist Mary GrandPré, who has illustrated all previous U.S. editions to date.
The book will also have a slipcase and include a 32-page insert with "black-and-white art from the book blown up to full-page size," according to updated listing information on Amazon's and Barnes & Noble's web sites.
Pre-ordering is available, and the book is already #150 on Amazon's bestseller list:
This new information is slightly more descriptive than what was originally reported, specifically the part about "unique art" which, presumably, will not appear in the regular edition.
The deluxe version is listed at 704 pages. UPDATE: An equivalent UK edition is being produced as well, and will be available October 2005, according to Bloomsbury representatives. Thanks to Kerstin for the tip!
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Witch
Points: 680
eponine says:
This sounds very cool--I might just have to pre-order it! I can barely wait for Book 6 to be released!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:20 AM EST
Bewitching Bookworm
Points: 2521
*starfox* says:
I already pre-ordered my book! That was before I knew about the Deluxe Edition, maybe they'll give me that one since I pre-ordered it....hmmm.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:23 AM EST
Witch
Points: 570
ginnypotter2004 says:
Thats sounds really cool. Does anyone know if the deluxe editions will be avaliable in stores with the other version and also are there deluxe versions of any other HP books ive never heard of them. Maybe they didnt become avaliable down here in New Zealand as usual.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:42 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1149
Weird Sister says:
Oh, that sounds good. However, as I live in Europe, it's going to be the UK edition for me. But then, I guess I'll have to read so fast, I probably wouldn't have the time to look at the pictures... ;-)
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:46 AM EST
Witch
Points: 526
shortfrancine says:
Oooo! I have an HP calender full of her artwork! This book insert should be awesome.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:53 AM EST
Magical Experimentalist
Points: 6699
Preet says:
FANTASTIC!!! This is cool. But i will not pre-order the book. Let me wait till the day, i will buy it my-self. I can hardly wait.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 3:02 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 77
JPGGOD says:
A Warm Hello to everyone, I want just say last future news.
spirit of lord voldemort is in Dark world forever, he say to all of us die is near, i understand of this words they mean in book 6 and 7 we see more dead people!!!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 3:18 AM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3333
Devilish Katlyn says:
Am I the only one out there thinking "OUCH! $42.00?"
Not that it isn't worth it. It totally is. But wow, when you're on a budget... guess I'll be getting the regular version...
Devilish Katlyn
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 3:36 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 77
JPGGOD says:
in all past books we see new character like Lupin in book3 MadEYE in book4 LONAin book5, in this new book(book6) we must see new persons maybe the half blood be a one of them.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 3:42 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 77
JPGGOD says:
listen everyone.. maybe we must know who is the Half Blood Prince, we know thet prince isn't harry or darklord, but we have 2 character can be prince because we don't know about past life of them. 1 Albus dumbledoore, 2 Duby
why duby? because He is wonderful and Different house elve.
If He was half blood prince from Royal family of elves can
very help to good wizards for victory.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 4:02 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 77
JPGGOD says:
one very very very Important note in book4 we see wand save harry potter from dead, 2 month later Mr forgi try to destroy that wand, thinking about it! mr forgi in next book
be minister of magic!!! this is very danger for harry! i think she is a new deadeater
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 4:28 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1772
MelancholyMarie says:
Eeek! $42.00?! It sounds so cool, though. Maybe I should start saving now. Man, I can't wait for this book!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 4:28 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1781
TheOtherMinister says:
I will by this edition, it sounds cool and unique. This newa was posted in mugglenet ages ago.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 4:42 AM EST
Witch
Points: 563
MaGic LoVer says:
I cant wait for the book to come out, I dont really care if i don't get the one with pictures, I JUST WAN"T TO READ THE BOOK !!!!!!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 4:47 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 366
GryffindorsBeauty says:
Sounds really cool cant wait until relese!!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 4:55 AM EST
Weird Sisters Guitarist
Points: 3573
Prof. Sk8ergirl says:
Cool!Just hope the deleux version comes out here or atlest in India soon enough!!!I can't wait!!!
LLTA
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:14 AM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
Points: 2447
Enisnitch Baggins says:
Sounds cool, I think I'm going to preorder it. Honestly, I don't really care bout what edition I will get, I just wanna read the book!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:14 AM EST
Witch
Points: 772
fawkes1984 says:
Man... $42.00?!?!? That is a little steep. The regular edition was about half as mucch! But I will regret it if I don't get the deluxe edition, after you read the book the artwork would be a nice addition. I guess I will just have to work some more hours... But it will be well worth it!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:16 AM EST
Cryptologist
Points: 3024
Veronica Smethley says:
Thats Rs. 2100; its preposterous!?!?! I think I'll prefer the normal hard-cover! Well, I wouldn't mind buying it ^_^
~*MALAIKA*~
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:35 AM EST
Student
Points: 290
Tronin says:
Ah well maybe I can catch this edition later on the discount or something I've already paid for my original copy. Besides I'm patient.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:49 AM EST
Mad Cow Breeder
Points: 8481
Lord Of The Cows says:
THat is COOOL, well i will probably get the first book i see, so yeah, kinof obsessed. Well i guess we all are. Its gonna be the best book of the year.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:07 AM EST
Witch
Points: 537
em_watson_rox_on says:
Wow...hehe... that's a 4 and a 2 isn't it? geez 42 bucks isn't cheap. I'm going to buy the original and just go to the store and flip through the pages to see the pictures (hopefully it won't be wrapped in plastic or something).
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:09 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 91
numbskull816 says:
Cool. It sounds like it is getting pretty fancy with the slipcase and all. I thought it would be more than #150 on Amazon's bestseller list.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:43 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1414
Hp Fan 9374 says:
Yer, I thugh that HPANA had already notified us on this......oh well, so $42 that's okay dokey, can't wait til' HBP's release on the 16/7/05.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:47 AM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
Figures that they release this info. after everyone rushes to pre-order the original. Typical money making scheme!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:51 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 761
Aberforth12358 says:
I dint know the U.S. editions were illustrated. Will someone please post them here if that is not against the publishing rules or anything?
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 7:08 AM EST
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