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OCTOBER 2, 2005 at 10:32 PM
Posted by EUDAEMONIA
Source: Business Wire
The City of West Hollywood will be displaying Harry Potter illustrations by Mary GrandPré this coming Sunday, October 2nd during their 4th Annual Book Fair:
To be showcased throughout the day are newly-released "Harry Potter" fine art giclee prints by the (Scholastic) Harry Potter book series illustrator Mary GrandPré. The newly-released Harry Potter images are currently not displayed anywhere else in the Los Angeles area and will offer a unique opportunity for Harry Potter fans to view the work up close.
The fair is free and will take place at the West Hollywood Park from 10:00am to 7:00pm. Visit the Book Fair website
for more information.
Update: Though they might not be new to some, here are some images of the giclee prints that were showcased during today's book fair, taken by digicam and scanned from the free postcard for visitors:
Quidditch: Framed print photo, Postcard scan
Trio after flying keys: Framed print photo, Postcard scan
Harry & Ron in Ford Anglia: Framed print photo, Postcard scan
Sirius & Buckbeak's escape: Framed print photo, Postcard scan
Harry and the Horntail: Postcard scan
Trio at the Three Broomsticks: Framed print photo, Postcard scan
Christmas at the Great Hall: Framed print photo, Postcard scan
Print Showcase: Photo by Looooney
The size of each print is 11" x 14" except for Sirius & Buckbeak's escape and Quidditch prints which also come in 21 ½" x 26". The prices range from $150 to $200+ except for the flying keys print, which is a free print for purchasing the combined-print portfolio. These limited edition (only 250 made) fine art giclee prints are each hand-signed by Ms. GrandPré and hand-numbered for authenticity.
Giclee prints are not just ordinary poster prints -- they are so high in resolution and detail, they would be the closest thing to the actual pastel originals one would be able to obtain. Thanks to the kind folks at Clampett Studio (Michelle & David) for showcasing them today. For those who want to get their hands on one, visit their site for additional information.
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Head Girl
Points: 421
Skittles77 says:
I really like the pictures. They are so good and she is such a good artist. The dragon one is really cool. She did a great job with that one especially.
Posted Oct 2, 2005 at 11:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1348
~*Veela Grl *~ says:
Cool! I'd go but I'm saving ,y money to spend with my friend when I go to Washington! Yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 12:22 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1013
hpotter_gweasley says:
Awesome, she's a great artist and her work for HP books are marvelous. Since I don't live in the USA, I won't be able to go to the fair ... *sigh*
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 12:54 AM EST
Wind Made Solid
Points: 2579
GryffindorGrad99 says:
Lovely illustrations! I have seen most of them, but I don't think I had seen the one with the Trio flying after all of the keys.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 1:03 AM EST
Cryptologist
Points: 3018
Veronica Smethley says:
Very cool. Mary GrandPre is an excellent artist!
Her drawings of the HBP chapters are great too!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 1:29 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3277
merri maven says:
Wow! If money wasn't an issue, I would definitely purchase the entire portfolio. All of the prints look fantastic!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 2:03 AM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
It's funny to see the pics. I keep thinking I am going to see movie scenes... I know, I am strange. Anyway, great pics. It must have been nice to attend.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 2:14 AM EST
Sarcastic Sally
Points: 5088
Lucius's Luscious Lady says:
A-fricking-mazing!
I so love Harry and the horntail. That is so awesome.
However, my hands down favorite is the photo of the great hall at Christmas. It's so beautiful. My mental image of what the great hall looked like at Christmas compared not at all to this thing.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 2:21 AM EST
Slytherin's Golden Locket
Points: 7863
Lady oF Shadows says:
Wow Thats a nice opportunity for those who live there :) but it's really amazing if it's to do with Harry Potter :>
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 2:38 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 314
~*Cedric Diggory*~ says:
Wow! Those are beautiful images. I still prefere the english Harry Potter covers though, much more realistic, but I love these ones as well!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 2:38 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1248
Ivay says:
They are great, gosh i wish i can get my hands on them!!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 3:15 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Opera Ghost says:
I received a gift of a calendar last year, and 3 or 4 of the above pictures are on it! I have enjoyed looking at the detail of it so much throughout the year, if anyone is interested, look for another similar calendar in Borders or a similar bookstore soon, hopefully they will come out with a 2006 version. This is a large calendar, the pictures alone can be put into a 11 x 14 inch frame. It was put out by Andrews McMeel Publishing. It will be on my wish list this year, if they make one.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 4:17 AM EST
Squib
Points: 130
the_dragon_reborn says:
Amazing! Unbelievable! I love all of those pictures! They are so great! All of her drawings have a warmth and good feeling about them. I love them. I really hope the postcards get here so I can buy them. Incredible! Mary GrandPre` is an excellant artist. Up till now I have pretty much prefered the British edition illustrations because as someone said, they are more realistic, not that I didn't appreciate her cover art. They were good but They lacked the detailed background and other things. But THIS definitly makes up for. The illustrations are so beautiful. I realise that it doesn't matter that they are not realistic. It's better that way. The backgrounds are deeply detailed and coulourful and, as I said earlier, full of warmth. They have the feeling of happiness and love in them. Mary GrandPre` must love doing her work. And each and every charater illustrated is perfect. The face and the exprssions and just the way they stand is so very much the way I imagined it. Just hope they decide to let people buy copies of those cards. And Thank You, Ms. GrandPre, for illustrating the world of Harry Potter and bringing so much love and life in to it.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 4:19 AM EST
Squib
Points: 130
the_dragon_reborn says:
Just read the rest of the news post. So they are selling them but those prices are way to expensive for me. Sigh. Oh well. Just looking at the on my computer is still very nice. Just wish I could have bought them to keep.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 4:25 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1937
Deepti says:
Too bad I don't live in the US...ah well...lucky all you people who are going
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 4:36 AM EST
Official Mischief Maker
Points: 4317
T.M.W.C says:
Wow amazing, wish my art work was that good, well she must've had a good time, must be a priviledge working for JK Rowling, and doing the hp pics!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 5:47 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 65
ponsy says:
Beautiful! How I wish I could be there. Too bad I'm in a far away land. :(
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 5:54 AM EST
canon
Points: 2575
gaea says:
Hmmm... A bit pricey, but still very nice.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 6:24 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 349
Analeandra Pendragon says:
I love her work. It holds lots of clues of what secrets and goodies Jo hides in her books. Wish I could draw like her, but I'll stay content. Anyways back on subject: glad her wok's in a show, she more than deserves!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 6:38 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
Mary Grandpre rules. That is all I say.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 6:45 AM EST
Witch
Points: 564
val_the_pyro07 says:
There is only one problem with me not being able to go, i live in Texas. that means that none of this awesome HP stuff never happens near where i live.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 7:06 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
I love her! She is such an amazing artist with such a creative mind! I wish I could get to the west coast to see the exhibit! That would be amazing!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 7:17 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1338
Toms_Girl13 says:
Whoa man these are awesome. I really like the one of the Trio in the Three Broomsticks. I need to buy some of these. I like the Christmas one too.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 7:18 AM EST
Witch
Points: 834
Lily's Husband101 says:
Cool pictures/post cards. I love her drawings and the way she does it.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 7:20 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2767
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
They are so beautiful. I wish that I could get one.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 7:34 AM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
That's so cool.
A bit expensive though but worth it.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 7:47 AM EST
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