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JANUARY 14, 2007 at 12:08 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
Harry Potter book illustrator Mary GrandPré discusses
in an interview from December that she doesn't know anything about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and has not decided on a color for the cover. She also mentions that she would like to paint Hagrid in color and that her favorite book color is blue for Order of the Phoenix.
Thanks to Harry Latino for the link to the audio interview.
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Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
I liked the most recent cover on HBP. I liked the whole green scheme. The blue fo OotP was really cool too though. But then again, all of the covers are pretty good.
Posted Jan 14, 2007 at 9:08 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4469
PowerGranger says:
I always look forward to seeing GrandPre's artwork for each new book. I have to say, the color scheme for OotP is my favorite too! I thought the cover of HBP was going to be red, but now I am thinking we may see red for DH.
Posted Jan 14, 2007 at 9:09 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Ok... well I guess its safe to say that she has no idea. This is the artist for the US covers right?
Posted Jan 14, 2007 at 9:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
I can;t wait to see how the cover will look.
Posted Jan 14, 2007 at 9:52 PM EST
Squib
Points: 103
Magina13 says:
I like the idea of all the books being different colors. With the different color lettering and such....but I think they've pretty much nailed every color haven't they?
Posted Jan 14, 2007 at 9:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
I've always adored her artwokr, she is just amazing! I would really like to see Hagrid in color, eh? Would be pretty amazing. I honestly hope she goes with a silver ish for the book cover....
Posted Jan 14, 2007 at 10:18 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1150
Witch_one_counts? says:
Hmmmm, I think it should be.... A gray or gold... maybe.... or red. It's hard to decide what would be best. I also liked the OotP cover... *smiles* but then my favorite color is blue!
Posted Jan 14, 2007 at 10:31 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
That's really cool, I know the cover will be amazing, it might tell us something more about the book!! I love blue too, its my favourite colour, it was a really good colour for book 5.
Posted Jan 14, 2007 at 10:45 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
Mary Grandpre is a wonderful artist. I can't wait to see the cover and all the other chapter pictures. I hope she starts soon I can't wait to have the new book.
Posted Jan 14, 2007 at 10:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 910
Seren Dipity says:
I think it should be red. I couldnt really hear some of what Mary GrandPre' was saying in that podcast, but it was interesting to hear her talk about the books.
Posted Jan 14, 2007 at 11:05 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
Ohhh yeah, she should put Hagrid on the book 7 cover no matter what! He definitely deserves to be there! And I agree; I think the book 5 cover is my favorite too. I love how it's pretty much a single color, unlike most of the other books except for maybe HBP, if I remember correctly.
Posted Jan 14, 2007 at 11:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1206
*Jinxed* says:
*Humph* I thought she'd be giving us some hints about the final book. I guess even if she did know she wouldn't tell us, it's propably more than her job's worth.
Posted Jan 15, 2007 at 12:15 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1161
princess165 says:
I hope she knows more about the book soon!! I personally thinks her monochromatic covers for books 5 and 6 are her best; they really capture well the mood and themes of both books. I don't think she'll do a scheme in black though for DH though, too obvious. I like some of the ideas other people have come up with who posted, maybe silver or purple. Whatever it is, I have confidence it will be good; her illustrations are always interesting and fun.
Posted Jan 15, 2007 at 2:01 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 787
Beyondfreedom3 says:
She has done a great job in illustrating these books. I am sure it took a whole lot of imagination to first bring to life things that most of us would never have even imagined. She certainly helped us picture Harry and his world.
Posted Jan 15, 2007 at 3:37 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
Fabulous, i cannot wait to see the american and british book cover masterpieces, they should shed a bit more light on what the book entales, hehe
Posted Jan 15, 2007 at 7:04 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1885
cityangelz says:
Oh no!! That means DH is nowhere near done or even near printing if she still do now know anything yet... Oh well. There's still 11 months more to the year...
Oh please please let the book come out this year!!!
Posted Jan 15, 2007 at 7:24 AM EST
Half-Blood Princess
Points: 2875
Katie Bloom says:
I like the blue from OOTP is goood...
Posted Jan 15, 2007 at 10:22 AM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
So she is unsure what colors she ought to select for the seventh novel? Personally, my two favorite choices are either a mixture of orange, red, and purple or dark green, dark red, and black; those two color formats would probably depict the ominious and climatic atmosphere of the book best.
So if you are reading this Mary Grandpre, I hope you consider those two possibilities! ^_^
P.S. Your work is gorgeous and is one of my favorite things about Harry Potter. I always enjoy viewing your heart. :)
Posted Jan 15, 2007 at 10:27 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 401
Beruthiel says:
Well, I can't say, that I adore the book covers of the english versions, but they're not bad. But of course she'll have to read the new book, before designing the last cover!
Posted Jan 15, 2007 at 10:46 AM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
I want it to be black. Pure black.
Creepy and cool.
Posted Jan 15, 2007 at 11:09 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1663
tactics2k says:
Hmm, interesting. It sound rather dark doesn't it...Deathly Hallows. I liked the green in HBP - even though I got the adult version..(it looked better hehe). Should be along the same lines i'm thinking. I say green's a jealous evil type of colour. I dunno, splash a bit of red to show anger? Well, we'll see.
Posted Jan 15, 2007 at 11:41 AM EST
Grillows Girl
Points: 2785
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
I don't like the American book covers in general... but hey, it doesn't affect me, so I don't mind. I hope the book comes out this year though.
Posted Jan 15, 2007 at 11:41 AM EST
Witch
Points: 916
SnapesSlave says:
I'd personally like to see the colors red and green used, but I guess that sounds a little too Christmasy.
I do however love her artwork for the books with HBP being my favorite. I even have her interpretation of the dark mark as a tattoo.
Posted Jan 15, 2007 at 12:06 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Very interesting. Nice interview. It was interesting to hear from the illustrator. Not the person you typically get to hear from whe interviews happen, unless the author is the illustrator as well.
I am fond of the OoP cover as well. Blue is my favorite color. But all of the covers have been awesome. I can imagine the Deathly Hallows being colorless. It fits the title and possible grim outcomes of the storyline. Can't wait to see!
Posted Jan 15, 2007 at 12:13 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1251
padfoot'sgirl says:
That's funny because I like the OOTP one the best as well. not because it is blue but because it has the most people on the cover. I like to see what she thinks they should look like.
Posted Jan 15, 2007 at 12:57 PM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10058
American Harry Potter says:
That's cool. The illustrations are pretty cool. I hope they get a design ready for the new book! Cannot wait for the book!!!
Posted Jan 15, 2007 at 3:48 PM EST
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