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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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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
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
I had never seen the three broomsticks one or the one of the great hall....I would love one but they are too expensive.....oh well...I have the ones in the book.....
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 2:50 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3157
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
If only my birthday were now instead of several months ago, I'd buy every one of them. Okay, so maybe I wouldn't be able to afford them all, but I'd certainly buy at least one!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 3:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1492
*PotterPrincess* says:
Aw! The trio looks so cute at the Three Bromsticks. I'd love to have one of those framed pictures, they look so nice. She is soo good, I love Mary's work.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 3:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1345
Dracos_Gurl13 says:
I think that the pictures are so cool. I would have loved to go. Too bad I live on the other side of the country. She's a really talented artist!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 3:30 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 508
GRAWP_1579 says:
Those would be so awsome to get.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 4:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 558
Padfoot Returns says:
Awwwww I wish I gold go there man! Too bad I live in PA!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 4:15 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
I just love Mary GrandPré's work, every piece looks so magical...I wish I could get one of those prints, it would be really nice, but oh well...
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 4:19 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3252
Tenshi says:
Love to go, but way too far. oh well. At least they have scans for us to look at... and wow, wish I could draw like her.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 4:31 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
hpff_#1 says:
These are incredible illustrations! I wish I'd seen them when I was reading the books but it's probably better for me to have a mental picture before I start worrying about the solid proof.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 4:33 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1004
heart_hArrY says:
WOw she is such and amzing artist, but sadly i've myself seen all those ohtots before so nothings new to me.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 4:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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Hermionebrain says:
Why can't it be in West Lincoln instead of West Hollywood?!? Grrr..... I hate it when HP events are so far away. I live nowhere close to Chicago, NYC, LA, London, or anywhere!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 4:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
I really like the drawing of the trio at the Three Broomsticks!! I've never seen that one before!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 5:15 PM EST
Magical Owl Rising
Points: 4643
Hoots says:
Finally the definition of giclee. I wished I had the money. Being a poor college student doesn't help matters much.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 5:59 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Wow the art is amazing!!! I would love to own them all!!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 6:16 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
That would be awesome to see....to bad i live on the other side of the country. :-(
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 6:38 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 429
Nikki loves Tom says:
I'm sure the paintings are beautiful. And what an experience it must be to go to this fair. Oh too bad I live in New England. I would totally be there.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 6:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
'Arry + Hermy says:
The post cards are so cool! I really like the Sirious and Buckbeak escaping one and the car one!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 6:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
Such beautiful artwork. I wish that I lived near there to get to see them in person. What a gifted artist
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 7:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2252
cjoyath2o says:
Okay, I had not seen any of those, but they are totally awesome! I really like her artwork.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 7:16 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Totally wish that I could be there to see it! Too bad I can't go, have fun those that can go!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 7:19 PM EST
Squib
Points: 112
Maximum says:
*wants one*
*is broke*
*lives in Oklahoma*
*is sad*
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 7:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1664
Looooney says:
I bought one I bought one!!! I went and got the one with Harry on his broom from the first book!!! They were offering free frames and matting at the time so I bit the bullet! YAYAYAYAY They had already sold the one I wanted in its frame, so they were nice enough to have it done for me and they'll call me later this week. Woo Hoo... hehehe I'm such a nerd right now.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 8:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1578
*sweet_angel_baby* says:
Too bad i dont live in Hollywood, i sure would have gone and bought something :( but thats ok....
I cant wait for the movie to come out!! Only 45 more dayss!
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 8:13 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
Wow, that is a lot of money for prints, though I wonder how much the original artwork must cost! The drawings are beautiful.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 8:40 PM EST
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Looooney says:
hp_fan206 - ya, painfully pricey, but GrandPre did sign them and the matte and frames are worth $65US... so WITH frame, it wasn't, well ya it was bad, but not hideous as there are only 250 of each print.
Posted Oct 3, 2005 at 8:44 PM EST
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