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FEBRUARY 11, 2007 at 11:53 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: MuggleNet
Harry Potter book illustrator Mary GrandPré recently gave her thoughts
on the title of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and her feelings that the book is the last one in the series. She also discusses the process of illustrating the books and gives advice to illustrators.
Daniel: What do you think of the upcoming Harry Potter book's title, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?
Mary GrandPré: I don't know, I think it's just going to unfold as we all learn about what it means. I think it kind of leaves you wondering what this is about. I think it's intriguing; an intriguing title. I don't know what it means yet, and it sounds kind of scary. I don't know... I hope it means good things (laughs).
Daniel: What are your feelings and thoughts knowing that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the last book in the series that made you incredibly popular?
Mary GrandPré: I'm anxious for this to be the last book as much as I've enjoyed the journey. It's nice to kind of wrap it up and celebrate it as a whole and to just kind of look back and take a deep breath and go, "Whew! That was quite a ride!," so you know... I'm excited for it to end and to find out how it ends and yeah, I might be a little sad about it, but generally I'll be really happy that this check's closing and that I can kind of go on to other things personally and creatively. Yeah, so I'm happy about it, I'm happy that it has come to this point.
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Witch
Points: 692
FizzingWhizbeez says:
I've never been thrilled with her illustrations - too exaggerated and cartoonish. But it never detracts from Jo's writing - that's where the real magic is.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 7:27 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats awesome.. I just loved the way she illustrated the last 6 books and I hope that the last one comes out really good..
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 7:41 PM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10058
American Harry Potter says:
I can't wait to see kind of artwork she can work up! I actually think her artwork is pretty good.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 7:42 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
She's glad its over? Wow, I guess she's a little tired of drawing the HP scenes for the cover and the chapters, I don't blame her. But she can't be happy its over! Its going to be the end of en era!
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 7:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1251
padfoot'sgirl says:
she really didn't tell us a whole lot did she. Well I guess that means that JK can trust her. I thought she sounded glad to be done with it.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 8:36 PM EST
Student
Points: 209
LittleMiddle says:
Weel now that Jo is done writing it and it's in the editing process she will read it soon enough. Man that must be exciting to get to read it before everyone else!
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 9:02 PM EST
Student
Points: 209
LittleMiddle says:
Also She really has done an amazing job. My favorite was the cover for The Order of the Pheonix.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 9:04 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 427
shadowquill says:
Question: as the illustrator, does she get to read it way before anyone else once it has been edited? Just curious. Boy, I'd love that job! :D
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 9:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 902
Potter_Pal says:
I met her once, she was very nice. I can see her point, but I hope that she will have other opoportunities to please her HP fans.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 9:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
I cant wait to see what the cover for the new book will look like!!!
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 9:50 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
She is so lucky. She gets to read the books before everyone else does so she knows what to draw. I envy her job. And I would never, ever be happy about the HP series ending just so I could move on personally and creatively, so that's another difference between us. :P
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 9:54 PM EST
Malfoy by Nature
Points: 12528
WickeDraco says:
So no one can figure out what the heck this title is about? It's getting me so curious and nervous at the same time.
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 10:30 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2538
magiclover13 says:
I can't wait to see the cover! And all of the chapter illustrations... :D
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 10:30 PM EST
Student
Points: 209
yugi900098 says:
How can she be happy that it is ending?
Posted Feb 11, 2007 at 11:33 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
I can't wait for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows!
~Drish~
Posted Feb 12, 2007 at 12:25 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 545
phoenix fire flame says:
Her views and other stuff are sweet they are so true and she speaks so true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Feb 12, 2007 at 1:27 AM EST
Witch
Points: 595
master_HP_Mugwump says:
I really enjoyed her illustrations. I wonder what type of artwork she might do in the future? She might be in high demand for new children's books once she is finished completely with Potter.
Posted Feb 12, 2007 at 1:33 AM EST
Points: 8027
deemz says:
Nice, i cant wait for the book to come out!
Posted Feb 12, 2007 at 4:48 AM EST
Witch
Points: 821
Leeloomina says:
Well, everyone is ranting so much about her artwork, which is cool, but not what's interestong to me. I don't really like artwork in my novels ;) I like my imagination to do the entire work! But well, she didn't say anything really new, I kind of feel the same way, I both want it and don't want it to be over...
Posted Feb 12, 2007 at 4:55 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 320
AJ Boot says:
I DO love her work. It's always so free, and the line quality is delightfully fluid.
I hope she does more than just the chapter art pieces for HPDH...gotta go out with a bang, ya know?
Posted Feb 12, 2007 at 5:40 AM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
In order to illustrate it, I wonder how much she learns about the plot before she starts drawing? I reckon she'd be "in the know" somewhat...
Posted Feb 12, 2007 at 5:52 AM EST
Witch
Points: 586
Loving Every Minute says:
Who does the other covers?
Posted Feb 12, 2007 at 7:53 AM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
Ohh she is so good! i love her work!
Posted Feb 12, 2007 at 8:40 AM EST
Grillows Girl
Points: 2785
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
*laughs* She's glad it's over?! Eh well, she doesn't illustrate the British versions anyway, so I don't really care what she thinks... and I don't like her covers that much either.
Posted Feb 12, 2007 at 8:42 AM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
I hope she does a good job. Like she has with its predecessors.
Posted Feb 12, 2007 at 8:43 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
I wonder what she has install for the cover and how will it look?
Posted Feb 12, 2007 at 8:44 AM EST
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