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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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Squib
Points: 199
tisanieres says:
I can't wait for all the Harry Potter freaks to turn up at my favorite bookstore. It's going to be so funny, and a laugh to see. I just hope that there is enough books for everyone.
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 9:26 AM EST
Eclipse Fairy
Points: 4434
luna13 says:
Cool! Thats like loads, I hope that they print enough, that would be really bad if there wasnt! hehehehe I cant wait for that book....
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 9:26 AM EST
Witch
Points: 756
MeerzBeerz says:
Ooooooooooooooooooh this so soooooo exciting, but you what, the fan base for this genre is getting so unbelievabley big now that i dont think that that number is going to be enough! I just have a sneaky feeling because last time it wasnt enough, it certainly wont be this time.
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 9:27 AM EST
Student
Points: 225
Sunny9327 says:
Wow 10.4 million copies! That is a lot of copies, but the funny thing is they will sell every one! I for one already pre-ordered mine :)
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 9:31 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8909
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
It is getting closer. I am glad to see they will have so many volumes. Can you imagine how large it will be for the last book?
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 9:32 AM EST
Squib
Points: 165
NumbMask says:
That's amazing!
I think the copies won't be enough, they probably will be sold out soon.
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 9:33 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1392
SiriusFan says:
That's so awesome! I love it when Harry Potter sets records and breaks old ones. I can't wait to begin seeing the marketing for the book go into effect. I can't wait for the book!!
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 9:34 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Scholastic can print as many copies of HBP as they want. It does not effect me because I live in Canada and I get the Bloomsbury copy (which I like better).
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 9:39 AM EST
Squib
Points: 105
Padfoot369 says:
The HBP comes out the day before my Birthday WOOHOO!!! got my copy ordered already!!!
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 9:40 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
Awesome! I want the book at midnight! I am glad they are preparing for a rush of buyers!
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 9:42 AM EST
Squib
Points: 135
Me_and_Dan_4eva says:
Only 10.4 million copies? With so many fans that love the books, I think they should print billions of copies! I can't wait to read the sixth book! I so excited and i want it to hurry up and be july 16th!!!!!!
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 9:58 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 864
emmasboy4ever says:
10.4 million copies huh?wow thats alot well not really . but still thats all out of half blood prince books. can't wait for the book and movie. Emma rocks!!!
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 10:05 AM EST
Witch
Points: 854
HermioneLVZ'Ron says:
Oh my god, that's a lot of books! i hope they do a countdown in britain cause we dont have the 'new york times'!
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 10:07 AM EST
Witch
Points: 507
SiriusAboutHp says:
I hope they all get sold. I want Half Blood Prince to break tons of selling records. I hope we do way better than OotP.
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 10:12 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
.:harrylover:. says:
I'm not suprised.. it's good that they want too sell all of the people who wants it!! I think they are doing a great job!! tumbs up for that! and the activitys! thats soo good!
i can hardly wait untill my book comes in my mailbox here in norway!
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 10:15 AM EST
Witch
Points: 665
ISeeALL says:
That is a whole lot of copies. What i do to make sure i get to read it is put on hold at my local library and read than wait until the paperback comes out than get it. That way i always make sure i read it. Im like 4th on the waiting listso and get like 14 copies so im really going to get like extaly when they get it. Anyway i was bored so i felt like telling you.
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 10:16 AM EST
Witch
Points: 654
Millennia says:
Wow, that's a lot of books!!! Just print them already!
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 10:24 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 405
DracoLover says:
That is a crazy amount of books! But this just means, that many people will be able to read this amazing book!
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 10:29 AM EST
Squib
Points: 118
beebradford says:
ahhhh i CAN'T WAIT for July 16th!!!
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 10:31 AM EST
Squib
Points: 164
natalie_2005 says:
wow thats a alot of books :O but i suppose thats a good thing so then everyone will get one. hey i hope we get a count down in the uk
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 10:34 AM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23477
KT Lady says:
WOW...Thats just...awesome.
*shaking with anticipation*
EEEEE! July 16th! Get here NOWW!
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 10:36 AM EST
Headless Hunt Captain
Points: 2887
Dark_Wizard_Chaser says:
This is definitely the coolest bit of information so far! Too bad I live in Canada otherwise I would be included in with those 10.8 million copies.
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 10:37 AM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
WOW! That is quite the large number of books! I can't even imagine the total number of books that will eventually be published!
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 10:43 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2353
Loretta says:
Are you sure that 10.4 million will be enough? Every kid and adult will be banging on the door of the stores to get that book.
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 10:51 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 411
SouthernWitch05 says:
Of course it's sold that many copies just wait til it actually comes out. I'm going to buy it the second it hits the shelf!!!
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 11:00 AM EST
Witch
Points: 506
Astronomical_Potioner says:
I think I might pre-order my copy from Amazon so it gets to me the day it's released and I won't have to have my eyes scratched out trying to get one in a bookstore. Can't wait!
Posted Mar 30, 2005 at 11:08 AM EST
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