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FEBRUARY 5, 2007 at 1:09 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Sharewatch via Yahoo! News
According to a lawyer for JK Rowling there are currently no plans for an e-book version
of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to be published on July 21, 2007.
Ms. Rowling has previously stated on her web site that only authorized versions of her books are available via print or audio and this helps with the "growing incidents of piracy."
You may remember that in January 2005 we mentioned a site that was offering electronic versions of all six Harry Potter books, the sixth months before it was even published, so please be aware of sites that offer e-book versions of the series -- they don't exist.
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Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
These e-books should be banned... There are afterall illegal... People should buy the book and read it itf they are so desperate.
~MP~
Posted Feb 12, 2007 at 9:43 AM EST
Witch
Points: 629
Crookshanks535 says:
I'm one of those people who simply cannot read an entire book on a computer screen. I don't even care so much for audiobooks. I like a good, old fashioned paper book in my hand. I am appalled that someone would take a perfectly good, brand new, paper book and saw it to pieces and basically mutilate it just to scan it into an ebook. I love books, I love the way they feel, the way they age, I collect them..I find it quite the horror. I don't even like the way people dogear their pages instead of using a bookmark, it makes my skin crawl. With this said, I am not particularly hoping for ebook versions but after the last book has been out for a while, maybe they CAN create some official ebook versions? I think the only thing I like about an official ebook is the ease of searching for something in particular. So I would surely buy an official ebook collection for no other reason than that (and travelling, you could take all 7 books with you on a laptop). But basically, I like paper books so much that I won't complain if they never do come out with ebooks. I just have to have something physical in front of me, paper to hold and a book to curl up with, or my mind wanders.
Posted Feb 12, 2007 at 2:46 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2351
Skitch says:
I wouldn't want to read the e book anyhow. I'd really like to enjoy the story the same time as all my friends. I couldn't imagine trying to read the book and then not talk about it with other people.
Posted Feb 12, 2007 at 6:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1454
xMAVERICK says:
Reading is so much better =)
love this book everyone should read it
sounds like most people are going to, too
Posted Feb 14, 2007 at 2:49 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:
I dont even KNOW wha an e-book is
L.O.L
Posted Feb 15, 2007 at 11:31 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Yes!I think its a good idea.I rather prefer reading a book instead to listening to it.It makes good sense.HP RULES!
Posted Feb 18, 2007 at 3:21 AM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
I am not surprised. I think this is very important, especially given this is the last chapter. I hope there won't be an leaks of info plus, I think JKR deserves all royalties.
Posted Feb 19, 2007 at 11:46 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 8
MWPP_2007 says:
Is a e-book somthing like how you read a story online? If so I dont think they should do it because I agree with Rowling theres to many people online downloading stuff thats illegal.
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 6:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1771
Patronus** says:
I have never heard of any of the books being available as ebooks......even id they were, i wouldn't read them, i prefer a proper book!!
Hee hee hee
Posted Feb 20, 2007 at 6:38 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
And why would there be a e-book? who wouldnt want the physical copy? and I sincerely hope that people stop the piracy!
Posted Feb 26, 2007 at 2:58 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 478
moonyspatronus87 says:
That makes sense to me. I was never to hot for the "print HP off your computer" craze anyway, sounds like it wasn't the best idea ever, seems like it would be easy to lose a page.
Posted Feb 27, 2007 at 8:42 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 10
ChillyChocolateCreme says:
Aww i love the e-books. I hope there is one!
Posted Mar 3, 2007 at 1:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 828
Elphaba_Thropp says:
I'd much rather have the proper thing anyway. CAN'T WAIT!
Posted Mar 4, 2007 at 6:45 AM EST
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