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MARCH 28, 2007 at 7:31 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
Earlier this morning the cover art for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was revealed on the 'Today Show.' Both Bloomsbury and Scholastic web sites have been updated with the art.
You can see the British covers here
and a large image of the adult version here.
The cover illustration for thechildren's edition is by Jason Cockcroft, who drew the cover illustrations for the previous two Harry Potter books: Harry Potter and the Order of the PHoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The cover design for the adult edition is from a photograph by Michael Wildsmith, who has photographed all the adult edition jackets.
The inside flap of the British children's edition reads:
Harry has been burdened with a dark, dangerous and seemingly impossible task: that of locating and destroying Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes. Never has Harry felt so alone, or faced a future so full of shadows. But Harry must somehow find within himself the strength to complete the task he has been given. He must leave the warmth, safety, and companionship of The Burrow and follow without fear or hesitation the inexorable path laid out for him!
In this final, seventh installment of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling unveils in spectactular fashion the answers to the many questions that have been so eagerly awaited. The spellbinding, richly woven narrative, which plunges, twists and turns at a breathtaking pace, confirms the author as a mistress of storytelling, whose books will be read, reread and read again.
The back of the adult edition reads:
Harry is waiting in Privet Drive. The Order of the Phoenix is coming to escort him safely away without Voldemort and his supporters knowing if they can. But what will Harry do then? How can he fulfil the momentous and seemingly impossible task that Professor Dumbledore has left him with?
Scholastic has an interactive version of the cover here.
According to Scholastic’s Vice President and Creative Director, David Saylor (who has designed all the covers):
The front cover of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows features a dramatic sky of oranges and golds. It depicts 17-year-old Harry with arm outstretched, reaching upward. The structures around Harry show evident destruction and in the shadows behind him, we see outlines of other people.
For the first time the cover is a wrap-around. On the back cover spidery hands are outstretched towards Harry. Only when the book is opened does one see a powerful image of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, his glowing red eyes peering out from his hood.
You can view the reveal of the cover here (Quicktime) or download here (Windows Media, remember to right click & save target as ...). You can now also watch the video on the MSNBC web site, thanks Hannah.
Canadian publishers, Raincoast Books, have updated their web site with the artwork as well as options for pre-ordering the book.
You can see all the covers here in our gallery.
UPDATE: CBBCNewsround reports that the British version of Deathly Hallows will be 608 pages long, the second longest after Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
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Auror
Points: 2251
Snufflesmom says:
Wish I could copies of each cover, all are beautiful.
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 12:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 917
zxPurplezx says:
Didn't they already say it was 700 something pages?
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 12:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 510
Jealz says:
Ok on the children's UK cover is that Kreacher or Doby or some other creature holdind the sword?? I'm a bit confused, but I still can't wait.
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 12:23 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 472
hedwig86 says:
Oh my gosh!!!!!!! Its so nice!! I was expecting a darker cover but this is awesome! The colors are beautiful. I'm so excited I don't know if I can wait until July!!! Well, yes I can! This book is going to be amazing!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 12:23 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Finally! I’ve been waiting to see this for so long now…. Doesn’t seem like such a long wait to get the book now.
I love the artwork! The UK adult cover is the best….
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 12:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 734
Fantasy Lover says:
Oh my god! I am literally crying my head off. It's the last book!
Now I have to calm down and breath...nice cover, though. I saved it in my computer for my project. I'm doing on Bloomsbury company for my Business class. This is just the thing to blow people's head off! Cheers!
Need to breath...
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 12:29 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2137
True*R/Hr*Love says:
OH MY LORD! I swear to god i am actually so excited right now! It's actually happenening....the seventh and final book is nearly here and i really can't wait! Odd colours though...i wonder if the treasure on the front is anything to do with Hepzibah Smith? Hmmm....oh the possibilities.
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 12:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2292
Phoebe Gilmore says:
Wow! I really wasn't expecting this. It's bloody brilliant.
I really want to read the book, but than it will really be the end. That's so sad.
-xXx- Phoebe
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 12:43 PM EST
Master of Silent
Points: 3569
*-*Evan J. Lupin*-* says:
WOW WOW WOW!!!
YAY YAY YAY!!!
I'M TOO HAPPY!!
I'M TOO HAPPY!!!
HEHE!!! FINALLY!!
// HARRY POTTER ROCKS //
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 12:50 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2083
LoonyLion says:
It's finally arrived!!! What we've all been waiting for - it's bittersweet. I am sooooo excited! The covers are only making my brain go in overdrive and July won't come soon enough and then again I could almost wait forever. I LOVE THIS FEELING and will miss it when it finally hits me that I've read the last HARRY POTTER book.......this is too much!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 12:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1494
~*WitherWings*~ says:
Wow the cover looks AWESOME!! It's fab, It fits in nicely with all the others ^_^ YaY!
I so cannot wait for this book!! C'mon July!
Great News! Keep it comin'!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 12:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
Oh sweet Merlin, I can't wait for it to be released. I am so excited, & the book covers look amazing. Do we really have to wait for July? That's to long to wait!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 1:01 PM EST
Black Raven
Points: 3502
Ravenclaw's heir says:
Holy crap! this is soo exciting! I wonder what all that jewerly means... and why is that elf behind harry? could it be dobby? he will have a major role in this book I guess... and is that voldemort on the last cover? *jumps up and down in delight*
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 1:04 PM EST
Ron's Secret-Keeper
Points: 3381
Hermione Puckle says:
21st July
Too soon
but not soon enough
xxx
PS. So excited right now!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 1:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 580
*SlytherinEmpress* says:
Wow! oh my god!!! Both covers look freaking awesome!!
the summaries gave me chills, i really can't wait to read this book!!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 1:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 863
Winky:) says:
wooooooohoooooooo! I absolutely can`t wait for the publishing of the book! can`t wait!!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 1:21 PM EST
Student
Points: 254
**harrypotterfan** says:
you know I just had a thought. It could be totally stupid but... well here it is: I dont remember who but someone in the book said that the safest place apart from Hogwarts was Gringots bank, so maybe Harry goes there to find a Horcrux. I don't know... I just thought so because there is a lot of money on the cover of the UK's children version. What do you think?
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 1:22 PM EST
Weird Sisters Bassist
Points: 8449
Paper Cut says:
The British one rocks!
Sorry Americans, your one isn't so amazing. But wow! This is so exciting!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 1:25 PM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10058
American Harry Potter says:
Oh my gosh!! That cover is awesome!!!
I am so excited!!
I cannot wait!!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 1:26 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 464
bruja-blanca says:
That is the british version...right?...couse I don't like it at all.
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 1:29 PM EST
Student
Points: 258
white_tiger2200 says:
I'm going to cry! This is so exciting and sad at the same time! What will I do after that fateful day in July? I noticed Dobby holding a sword behind Harry in the pic of the trio... should be interesting, and Hermione has wounds on her arm... And what's with the treasure!? As well, I'm wondering where Voldie and Harry are... it reminds me of the place that Sirius... well disappeared. And the Hogwarts picture... I'm just so anxious to see what all this is about! And yet, I'm not! Can anyone relate? hehe I'm sure you can!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 1:34 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 340
smooches says:
I think this is great1 the uk one looks like it is in grittots and the US one looks like it is in a theatre.
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 1:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 828
Elphaba_Thropp says:
I CANNOT WAIT!!!
But can someone tell me how there is such a big difference in the number of pages between the UK and US versions?
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 1:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 930
lemonlime says:
Cool! This is so awesome! I can't wait to begin analyzing each and every cover for any sort of clues to the book. I think this will tide me over until the next update in the Harry Potter world... =D
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 1:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 712
*Lili* says:
Holy Crap......
The Cover is Beyond Beyond Beyond Beyond.................Awesome........
But I can't believe he got to read it I'm so so so so so so so so Jealous........Why???? :( :(
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 2:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1759
JasmineBlack says:
From what I've seen, these look to be the best covers of the whole series... on the UK children's edition, it looks like either Dobby or Kreacher is trying to grab Harry from behind, whilst holding the Gryffindor sword... wonder what that's about?!
My favourite is the US cover though...
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 2:06 PM EST
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