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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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Points: 329
Garet Jax says:
I am a little surprised at how miss-informed people are regarding ebooks. Yes, you can read them on the computer, but I agree that would be uncomfortable. There are numerous ebook devices available that are about the size of a paperback or smaller. I have ebook software on my pda and am able to carry numerous books around with me at once, including all 6 HP books. (I have also purchased each title in hard cover and two in audio – so don’t get your knickers in a knot!) I agree nothing is like putting my feet up in the recliner with a book, but it is also great when I am stuck at an airport to be able to read an old favorite.
In my opinion, JKR is missing an important outlet and revenue. I will order the hardcover book and most likely will have completed it on the 07/21/07 and I guarantee on 07/23/07, if not sooner, I will be able to google it and download an electronic version. I would gladly pay for a legitimate ebook copy if available, in addition to the hard cover.
GJ
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 5:27 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1090
Octavian Petronius says:
Maybe it's because I am about 5 or 6 years too old for the big technology boom, but I really would not want an e-book. I find that I can get into the world of HP much better when there isn't a computer buzzing in my ear and my eyes aren't being burned through. But, as always, that is just my opinion.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 5:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
That does not brother me at all I just buy the book from the store then read it.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 5:58 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats kinda good.. I never read e-books anyway.. I prefer the paper and ink version..
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 6:12 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Remmy4193 says:
It doesn't bother me that they aren't making an e book of Deathly hallows. As long as it cuts down on the piracy, then that's great.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 6:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 792
blossom says:
Why would you want an E book. There is something special about having the book.
I'm sure some idiot will feel the need to but it on the web.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 6:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 525
Draco'z Devil says:
I didn't know there were any other ebooks for the other books. ah. the things you learn everyday.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 6:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 673
Rupert's Fangirl says:
That's too bad. I always here about HP e-books but I figure those are the illegal ones.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 6:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Very good! If there are e-books, the level of piracy will be sky high.... and that's really unfair considering all the work she has put into it.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 7:01 PM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10058
American Harry Potter says:
An e-book would be cool, but nothing beats having a copy of the actual book. An e-book would not be as exciting anyways.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 8:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1514
MollyMomma says:
I wonder how they prosecute people that have false books or illegal websites selling an "e" version?
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 8:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
I think it`s better like this. I personnaly prefer reading the book rather then read it online or print it.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 8:13 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
why would you want that version of DH when you can get the real thing in your hand to read.
seriously.
but I hope people remember thats a fake.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 8:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 701
Kelly Ann Snape says:
Hmmmmm... interesting that they are not going to do an ebook. However, I don't think I could ever be satisfied with just having Harry Potter on my computer. I would much rather have an actual book that I can hold in my hand. I guess that that makes me old fashioned. Oh well, you can not win them all.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 8:22 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 518
theduece says:
Well thats not going to even slow it down. Just because they don't release it as an ebook doesn't mean that a pirate wont scan it in with adobe PDF and release it as has happened hundreds of times before, it's just very time consuming, but someone will do it.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 8:23 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
There were Harry Potter E-books? Okay...well, this news really doesn't affect me, I didn't even know there were HP E-Books.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 8:25 PM EST
Half-Blood Princess
Points: 2875
Katie Bloom says:
Well... I dont really care..
But well so bad for the people that use e bookss
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 9:00 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4469
PowerGranger says:
I could see all the books being available online sometime in the future, when online security is better and there are standards for protecting online material, but it would be a very bad move to make DH available to download for a million reasons, one of which being financial, of course. I also agree that I would not enjoy reading HP on a computer screen!
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 9:01 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
DanielzWifey says:
I dont rly mind. i think reading a book is much better than reading a computer screen.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 9:05 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 302
xGryffindorGirlx says:
I'm not surprised myself either. This is the final book and probably going to be the biggest seller out of them all. If an e-book was done I don't think it would do as well. JKR really deserves the best for this.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 9:24 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 21
Deathly Hallower says:
I'm really glad they're doing this. So many people would pirate it. I don't understand why you'd want to read a book on the computer anyways.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 9:25 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 449
Emma#1fan says:
Oh well, I'm just glad that the book is coming out on that date.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 9:38 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2316
loopy looney says:
Who would want to read it on-line, i want/need to hold it in my hands!!! It could be a fake, and someone could believe it :(
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 9:52 PM EST
Gryffindor's Captain
Points: 15176
DarkVamp says:
AW, well that's too bad... I wish it could...but, there is nothing really..
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 10:32 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 472
hedwig86 says:
I'm not a big fan of e-books so this does not really bother me. Why not just read a real book? Same thing really.
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 11:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
I don't know how people read ebooks I would rather have the book in front of me!!
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 11:26 PM EST
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