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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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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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Ivay says:
That's great news, i wish i could go though..
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 10:43 PM EST
Auror
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Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
I wish that I could go see them. I love her illustrations for the books. They are so well done.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 10:48 PM EST
Witch
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Potter_Pal says:
I got her autograph at books of wonder on release night, she was so nice-especially since she had already signed about two thousand books.... I would like to buy some of her prints one day, they are lovely.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 11:24 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
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hermionefan1 says:
Man they never have anything here in the boring old state of AZ, it sucks. Oh well maybe one day they will.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 11:32 PM EST
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Toms_Girl13 says:
Cool, I would so go see it if I lived somewhere near there. But I don't. Boohoo. I love her art. Its perfect fo Harry Potter.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 11:36 PM EST
Auror
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Jbird says:
I hope they show them online aswell, I would love to go but that's not going to happen so I hop that they release some photos of the event-that would be nice.
Posted Sep 30, 2005 at 11:58 PM EST
Head Girl
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Laura_Granger says:
Cool!!! But I don't live in Hollywood :(
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 12:33 AM EST
Head Girl
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Laura_Granger says:
Thats awesome, she is a great artist and i love the covers for Harry Potter!
--Lau--
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 12:35 AM EST
Prefect
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cckeimig says:
That would be so much fun to attend!! Too bad I'm in the same situation as most of us seem to be--I live too darned far away to go. Oh, well. Maybe some other day.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 1:14 AM EST
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TheOtherMinister says:
Cool, her illustrations are the best. She's able to capture each Harry Potter moment in an amazing drawing. Good luck to those who attend the event.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 1:15 AM EST
Weasley Garden Faerie
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Tamlynn says:
Cool! I will have to let my family that lives in Burbank know about that. I wish that I was visiting them right now. Oh well.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 2:15 AM EST
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Sabrina13 says:
I'm not a fan of Mary GrandPré's artwork but it would be interesting to see them up close. Too bad I live in Australia.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 2:19 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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Opera Ghost says:
I love her Harry Potter drawings. Wish it was closer to me, I would definitely go see them.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 2:19 AM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
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Patronus Wiz says:
West Hollywood... I wish I could drive up there for the day. Oh well. Glad something is close to us rather than across the pond.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 2:33 AM EST
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Davewils says:
She really is a great artist, i always look at the cover of the books and think, 'Wow', expecually with the gof book! her pictures must be worth alot of money now! wish i was near hollywood
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 2:41 AM EST
Auror
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RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
Her drawings are so amazing. I have no chance of going to California though. I have school, my fear of planes, all that stuff. I would love to go though.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 2:56 AM EST
Auror
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undisputed760 says:
Thatd be cool to go to. At least this one is in my range, i only live maybe an hour and half two hours from Hollywood.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 2:58 AM EST
Sarcastic Sally
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Lucius's Luscious Lady says:
I'm so jealous.
I so wish I could go. How awesome would that be to see those drawings? Espcially if they were originals.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 3:09 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
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merri maven says:
Yay! Finally there is something that takes place in Los Angeles! I'll try to clear up my schedule.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 3:18 AM EST
Witch
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>OnlyTheCorpsNow< says:
That is wicked, she is a fab artist ;)
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 3:25 AM EST
Divine Intervention
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PhantomFingers says:
Thats so cool, an artist mainly known for her artwork on Harry Potter -being showcased, would be great to go, alas I'm 9000 miles away!
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 3:38 AM EST
Professor
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.:harrylover:. says:
Wow... now thats a place that would be cool to go!
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 3:43 AM EST
Dragon Rider
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~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Ooooh! Hollywood! Great! But I dont live there... Went there once on vacatoin though. Grat place...
~MP~
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 3:52 AM EST
Auror
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Happy Pancakes says:
Shame I don't live anywhere near there.
I think she is wonderful drawer though and has done so well with her drawings for the books.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 4:28 AM EST
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Harmonian~4~eva says:
Wow, that is really great to hear. i absulutly llove her drawings and i wish i could see it but i cant, oh well. i wish i lived in hollywood.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 5:18 AM EST
Auror
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Dan's no.1 fan 4ever says:
Well, I live in England...ao I doubt i'll be able to go :@/
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 5:53 AM EST
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