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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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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
Gryffindor's Dark Lord
Points: 4430
Quidditch2008 says:
Doesn't matter. I'll have the paper copy of the book anyway. That's all I need. :P
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 11:55 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 395
Padfoot. says:
I'm glad there won't be an e-book! : D
Posted Feb 5, 2007 at 11:59 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1687
jones_jj says:
I wonder if JKR has plans to release the books electronically so one with luggage constraints may still read and enjoy the books in their favorite electronic format.
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 12:04 AM EST
Witch
Points: 639
Harry(the 4th champion) says:
What are e-books anyways? I prefer to read the books by myself. It's better that way.
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 12:10 AM EST
Witch
Points: 780
Jess the potter fan says:
I dont have a problem with no ebook being released. I dont think you can replace to feel of a book in your hands especially a harry potter book!!!
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 2:45 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2138
Happy Pancakes says:
I'm alot happier with reading the actual book rather than staring at the computer so it doesn't faze me!
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 5:24 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 401
Beruthiel says:
Good to know that, but who would by an e-book? I like it to have a realy great heavy book in my hands :-))
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 6:55 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
I can't even imagine reading a HP book online or on a computer screen! That is way too much time staring at a monitor! People who can do that need to learn to socialize with real humans. They couldn't possibly speak to a real person daily. JK is a smart woman! Good for her deciding to not allow it.
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 9:02 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1568
prajakta d priceless says:
Good idea.... will avoid piracy!!!
And I dont care much as I wanna lay my hands on the real thing.... Just looking at the calender for 21st to come!!!
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 9:17 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
I don't think there should be any, it's kind of like ripping off JK Rowling and she is the boss so I would not want to be rude in any knid of way to her, I really respect her and I would not do that purposely.
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 9:17 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I don't really care about ebooks. All I want it the actual book in my hot little hands! Can't wait!
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 10:40 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
I for one think it is a good idea not to have her books on e-books. People should have to buy their books and support their author.
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 11:03 AM EST
Witch
Points: 983
crazywitch says:
I would much rather have the book in front of me and be able to hold it and smell it and read it of course!
I wouldn't want to sit looking at the screen for that length of time.
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 12:04 PM EST
Witch
Points: 500
the Half-Blond Princess says:
I've read books online,but nothing can replace the good old traditional book.
Anyway,I've got the translated HP books (I'm Bulgarian) but I don't buy the original versions too. If I want to read them in English,I prefer to read an e-book because I don't want to buy two copies of each book.
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 1:04 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3157
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
Are we surprised? I mean, it's not like there're best-selling e-books for the first six - no. Why would we be expecting an e-book for DH? I think that's just crazy...
*The MRS*
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 3:18 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
Hmm...I'm sure that they will make one for the last one eventually. I just listened to the first one and it was ok. I don't like his portrayal of Harry though-he sounds to concieded at times and that's not Harry at all. Otherwise it was very good. I really like DD and Hermione and Hagrid voices-they're very good.
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 3:24 PM EST
Points: 8027
deemz says:
HAha, i didnt even know there were e-books for HP
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 3:31 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Hmm.. That's odd. Its alright though cause i'd rather have a hard cover copy than an e-book.
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 3:35 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2538
magiclover13 says:
I'm not surprised at all. That was smart thinking, in my opinion. :) Can't wait for the book! :D
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 5:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 542
Tara Piglet says:
I don't think it's fair for people to have their works pirated. I guess I've fallen away from my own standards in using livewire, but I think I'm going to buy the actual song or whatever for now on.
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 5:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
It's quite rididculous if someone belives an e-book version is the actual version of the book.
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 6:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1206
*Jinxed* says:
I've read the books via e-book, and it's no comparison to the real deal. As much as I'm all for saving paper and trees, I think the final Harry Potter book deserves to be bought as the real deal!
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 7:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1457
Lexii*Chiita says:
I don't even know what e-books are:S
Posted Feb 6, 2007 at 9:55 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 545
phoenix fire flame says:
Ok i dont think i need a e book any way i dont evern know what the hell an ebook is so trust me i will be ok if i dont get it!
Posted Feb 7, 2007 at 12:59 AM EST
Lips of an Angel
Points: 26390
3.1415926535 says:
Eh??? e-book... well, im gonna asume it means a version for e-bay? Hahaha, i hope thats right, anyways, umm, ok, i dont really mind either way... :P
Posted Feb 7, 2007 at 4:40 AM EST
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