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MARCH 30, 2005 at 1:01 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: USA Today
The publication of the sixth book in JK Rowling's ever-popular Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, will be the all-time-highest initial print run in history, U.S. publisher Scholastic announced
Tuesday.
At 10.8 million copies, that's four million more than the then-record-breaking initial print run for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in 2003.
Barbara Marcus, president of Scholastic Children's Books said:
We know, based on past experience, that readers will want a copy the minute it goes on sale. We wanted to be ready so that every single child, every single person who started out with Harry Potter when it began and every family that wants multiple copies will be able to get them.
USA Today has a chart detailing the initial printing runs for each of the previous books and also the number of Harry Potter books currently in print.
UPDATE: There will also be a huge marketing plan associated with the book which will kick-off in April marking the 100 Day Countdown to Harry. Some of the activities include a multi-tiered national advertising campaign and a first-time ever Harry Potter crossword puzzle in The New York Times.
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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1208
danradcliffelovr says:
10.8 millin copies?! That's a LOT of books! They want to make sure every person gets it. I know I definitely will be going out to buy my copy the minute it comes out.
Posted Mar 31, 2005 at 6:36 PM EST
Witch
Points: 670
Gryffindor_chick says:
wow.. 10.8 million copies!! thats a whole lot of books!! cant wait till July 16!!
Posted Mar 31, 2005 at 6:47 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3041
ThePhoenix'sSong says:
Wow! that is a lot of copie and they will probably need them all plus more. One copie is mine!
Posted Mar 31, 2005 at 6:58 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
That is a TON! And a Harry Potter crossword puzzle... that should be a challenge! (Heh... heh... heh... not)
Posted Mar 31, 2005 at 7:07 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 14
Princessenjay says:
I can't wait any longer for the book. I've read through the first five in order to make sure that I am ready for it. I would so also like to get that harry potter crossword in the New York Times.
Posted Mar 31, 2005 at 7:22 PM EST
Mild-Mannered Reporter
Points: 2804
Superwizard624 says:
Well, it does help ease the nagging worry in the back of my mind that I'll fight my way into the store when it opens at midnight on July 16th, only to find the person right in front of me has grabbed the last copy...
Posted Mar 31, 2005 at 8:18 PM EST
Points: 157
gryffindors raven says:
Wow!! over 10 million cant wait roll on july 16th
Posted Mar 31, 2005 at 8:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1508
Cute Petil says:
Yes!! Hopefully this will mean that people wont have to be put on waiting lists like last time!! Can't wait for July, why won't it come quicker!!
Posted Mar 31, 2005 at 8:40 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 384
Magical Maiden says:
I love it when they post news about Harry Potter.
That is a lot of books huh ??
Come on July 16th Hurry Up!!! :)
Posted Mar 31, 2005 at 9:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
LuNaWaNaBe says:
Thats a lot of books! I wonder how long it will take to sell all of them.
Posted Mar 31, 2005 at 9:54 PM EST
Ethereal Fairy
Points: 3077
harrypotterfreak_4life says:
Well at least they're smart I mean who wouldn't want to buy and read Half Blood Prince.
Posted Mar 31, 2005 at 11:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 734
SiriuslyWarped says:
I do hope they think that's enough books, I mean aren't there like 300 million people in the U.S.? Won't everyone want one or two copies? Haha, I just can't wait to get mine, I better get one of each edition since it comes out on my birthday and all!
Posted Apr 1, 2005 at 3:06 AM EST
Cryptologist
Points: 3024
Veronica Smethley says:
Thats nice but I prefer the Bloomsbury books....
Posted Apr 1, 2005 at 6:55 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4040
Dan's no.1 fan 4ever says:
Harry Potter is just so great...everyone loves it, but somepeople won't admit it, which I think is pathetic!
I can't wait for HBP! :@)
Posted Apr 1, 2005 at 12:22 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 349
Analeandra Pendragon says:
Must. Wait. For. Sixth. Book. To. Come. Out.
Must. Not. Go. Crazy...er.
sorry about that. i'm okay(i think). I just can't wait to get my hands on my reservered copy ;)
Posted Apr 1, 2005 at 1:09 PM EST
Squib
Points: 141
longbottom says:
Yep, that's a whole lot of books. Wouldn't it be nice to have a nickel for every book that gets sold? Heck, I would take a penny.
Posted Apr 1, 2005 at 4:10 PM EST
Ravenclaw Ambassador
Points: 3243
Nevar says:
well, I'm glad they're being prepared...I'd hate to go into a bookstore july 17 and find out that they've sold out already.
I'm not a bit surprised this book is surpassing OotP.
N
Posted Apr 1, 2005 at 4:40 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 443
Terri6589 says:
Muahahhaah one of those is mine I can't WAIT till this next book comes out July seems very far away right now.
Posted Apr 1, 2005 at 5:49 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2682
hplovergurl says:
That is amazing that so many people love this book! I can see why, but man... I can't wait for the book to come... only a couple more months. YAY!! :-D
Posted Apr 1, 2005 at 7:59 PM EST
Lily Potter
Points: 2450
~*~Millie~*~ says:
i can't wait!!
Hehehe i'm goign to be the first person at the book store for when it opens. and for me i get my book at we get it at like 11am because we livee in nz i am going to be there for when the store opens at like 9 or 10 and just bug them at the conuter till they give me one. at 11. i will be first!
:D:D
Posted Apr 1, 2005 at 8:49 PM EST
Obsessive Genius
Points: 3175
FeeLinG_bLuE says:
Wow, 10.8 million copies?! Well, I guess they want to make sure everyone gets one. =]
Come on...
Posted Apr 2, 2005 at 2:08 AM EST
Obsessive Genius
Points: 3175
FeeLinG_bLuE says:
Wow, 10.8 million copies?! Well, I guess they want to make sure everyone gets one. =]
Come on...
Posted Apr 2, 2005 at 2:21 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
10.8 million copies is a lot!! It just becomes more and more copies each book comes out!! Cant wait for July 16th!!
Posted Apr 2, 2005 at 2:37 AM EST
Student
Points: 202
Emily_Strange says:
I dont care when it comes out!! it just better be soon
Posted Apr 2, 2005 at 2:53 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 424
potterheadluv says:
wow that is a LOT of books....I heard of like a million barnes&noble and borders midnight parties going on July 16th and one at Wal-Mart too I think but I just can't wait any longer....
.If all those books are already printed and made then why dont they just release them early...They should be able to do that... can't they??
I mean, they are really just letting them collect dust now...That's not good..I CANT TAKE IT ANYMORE..RAHHHHHHHHH
Posted Apr 2, 2005 at 3:06 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1127
Elrond says:
Can you believe it!? Over ten million copies, a few years ago this would have all just been a dream, now it's reality, really cool man.
Posted Apr 2, 2005 at 5:42 AM EST
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