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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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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
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1741
HarryAssistant says:
I want to go but I have to live in St. Louis. It would be so cool though to go down there and see all the festivities.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 8:06 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
Wow, really fantastic artwork, I wish I could buy a print of Sirius & Buckbeak's escape. The detail in the background of Lupin & Harry's patronus is cool too.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 8:38 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1824
Veela_gurl says:
I haven't seen many of those drawings. Her work is so childlike and whimsical. She does a great job capturing the spirit of the books. It's not overly fancy or computerized, it's just sweet and from her heart. I have always loved book fairs, I would love to go to that one.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 8:46 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
How cool is that?!
That would be a cool conversation piece!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 8:53 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1493
Hedwig4eva says:
I really wish I could afford one of those. I would love to own one of them, but alas I can only dream. A few of the post cards wouldn't be too bad though. I love her artwork, she has helped bring HP to life in all the books.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 8:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
Bummer that they arent new illustrations. Meh, oh well. I'll get over it, she still has an entire book to illustrate for Harry!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 8:57 AM EST
Witch
Points: 854
Khay says:
Seriously, why have it in Hollywood?? That's so stupid! The only people who live their are like, movie stars. And do you think they are really gonna want to spend there time looking at Harry Potter art when they could be like, partying in their hot tubs in thier billion dollar mansions?!?!
Kay
XoXo
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 9:33 AM EST
Witch
Points: 564
nevada pooh says:
I so want to go. I would just get the postcard! The actual prints are just a bit out of my reach.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 10:08 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2164
Prydwen says:
Really cool covers! A pity i don't live in Hollywood. that artist has a lot of talent, I give her that.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 11:09 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 470
Lavender_Brown says:
Mary GrandPré is just simply so talented an artist! I love her work. She was the right choice for Harrys. 'Trio after flying keys' is my absolute favorite, but the others are wonderful too.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 11:13 AM EST
Squib
Points: 189
Asskimo says:
I would never buy something like this. I'm sorry but it's totally a waste of my money.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 11:35 AM EST
The Fifth Marauder
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Curious Werewolf says:
The artwork is really nice...
I can't go I live in the UK :(
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 11:42 AM EST
Witch
Points: 675
Heiress_ to_Slytherin says:
Wow and to think that she doesn't watch the movies!!! I'd say she was spot on, I wish I could go to the fair :(
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 11:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
Those are incredible!! I wish I could afford to buy one of those! I really like the Christmas ones...the Three Broomsticks and the Great Hall! They look fantastic!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 12:04 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
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gemma_barnett1985 says:
No Fair No Fair, i can't get there.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 12:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
Wish I live in hollywood!!!!!!!!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 12:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 619
dance_girl says:
I wish i was there because that sounds very interesting. The her Art is REALLY nice. I like to draw as well and so its a shame i live too far
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 12:24 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 496
Duran Vegrandis says:
I love her artwork! I can't decide if my favorite is the Three Broomsticks or the Flying Keys. There's so much detail and rich color.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 12:48 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
Xenatina says:
Shes such a wonderful artist. I'm an aspiring artist and hope I can have her kind of success someday.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 12:52 PM EST
Student
Points: 242
x_Luna_Lovegood_x says:
Well cool. She is so good at drawing. The quidditch one is the best.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 1:11 PM EST
Student
Points: 261
*Old Magic* says:
Wow, there great! its gonna be so sad when harry potter 7 comes out..... what will i do after its over???.....
:(...:(...
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 1:33 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
I love her artwork, it's almost always how I had imagined it in my head and it's really great to see them on paper. Sometimes it's like she was seeing into my thoughts. Excellent.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 2:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1547
erin4HP says:
Cool she's a really good artist and she's done a really good job of all the book covers so far! I wonder who does the Bloomsbury covers?
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 2:02 PM EST
Student
Points: 208
decinaty says:
Wow i wish that i could go. I wonder if i called... no, i couldn't...
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 2:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 613
chrissytine says:
The pictures are really cool and really good!!!!I could never draw like that!!!!! it is really weird how everything is kinda how i pictured everything before the movies came out but i know i didn't think that the dragon had four legs and could stand up i always picture them having like 6 legs but still they are really really good
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 2:42 PM EST
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