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JUNE 8, 2007 at 12:13 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance via Yahoo! News
Scholastic
, the U.S. publishers of the Harry Potter books released this morning the exclusive deluxe edition artwork for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
UPDATE: Hi-res image of box set now available!
According to the press release:
In addition to the stunning wraparound cover illustration, the deluxe edition includes never-before-seen full color frontispiece art on special paper. There is also an "Illustration Showcase" insert that features near scale reproductions of Mary GrandPré's chapter openers. Additionally, the deluxe edition includes an exclusive bonus black-and-white illustration that appears at the end of the "Illustration Showcase". The custom-designed slipcase is foil stamped and contains a full-cloth case book that has been blind-stamped on the front and back cover with foil stamping on the spine. The book includes full-color endpapers featuring jacket art from the trade edition.
David Saylor, Vice President, Creative Director, Scholastic described the art as:
Set during a highly dramatic sunset, Harry, Hermione, and Ron--clothes in tatters--cling atop a flying dragon in this astonishing artwork created by Mary GrandPré for the deluxe edition. As mist creeps down towering hillsides to a village below, questions arise about where the trio is headed and what has led them to this spellbinding moment.
The deluxe edition, with work done by Mary GrandPré and available on July 21, will be a total of 816 pages; the suggested retail price is $65.00 (currently $39 on Amazon.com) and the print run will be 100,000 copies.
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Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
The cover looks awsome. I can't wait to get the book, & read all about them flying on the dragon.
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 1:36 PM EST
Witch
Points: 536
-Rebellion- says:
very beautiful cover art, but I'll have to go with the other one...
But I wonder how they got on a dragon, and why there clothes is tattered?? Where are they going???
I'm so excited over this last book!! :)
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 1:36 PM EST
Charms Mistress
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Points: 5162
Weesa says:
Love the artwork. Have to wonder what if any clues are in it.
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 1:40 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
It's really cool how you can get up lose and take a better look at the Deluxe cover, plus, I've never seen the Deluxe cover for HBP!
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 1:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
I think it looks brilliant can't wait to read it.
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 2:02 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Great post!! I am do going to get it! Thanks
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 2:03 PM EST
Student
Points: 258
white_tiger2200 says:
OhMyGoodness! They're riding a freaking dragon! :D :O Amazing! I hope it's Norbert (Hagrid's dragon) because that would be awesome!
I'm so excited (and sad too) for this next one! I cannot wait!
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 2:04 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2110
fossil_n says:
Is it Norbert?
The dragon's wings are all tattered.
What village is that? Next to a river, mountains . . .
Ahhhhhhh!!!!!
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 2:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 606
kat_123 says:
Anyone else think this is Norbet? Well i love this cover! It's brilliant, gives us a closer insight to the next book! Can't wait!
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 2:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1485
Flawed Hero says:
Its definitely interesting! I thought it was Norbert, but now it might be an Opaleye. The covers really makes you want to read the book now- first arenas, then rooms of gold, now dragons? Its gonna be a great book.
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 2:47 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
Aww man! I want this edition!!! I pre-ordered it in Barnes and Noble and got the regular version!!! NOOOO! I wonder what this dragon is and stuff. UGH! It's making me want to read the book NOW!
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 2:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
crazywitch says:
Wow, what a fantastic cover illustration for the new book, although the artwork has been brilliant for all the books. I bought them all with the 'kids' covers and would like to get the 'adult' covers in a box set just to keep - don't know why! ha ha
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 2:53 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
is that a dragon they are on? and who is that on its back with Harry? it looks like someone with blond hair and the only one I can think of would be...Draco Malfoy.
...IS it Draco Malfoy?
do they become friends for the finale?
but I LOVE the deluxe cover. I wish I could afford the price of it.
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 2:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1370
hellothere says:
All I can say is well. Nothing. I AM UNBELIEVABLY SPEECHLESS. This is beyond and gorgeous and amazing. They're on dragons? WOW. OH MY GOODNESS WOW.
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 3:05 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 472
hedwig86 says:
Riding a dragon!! AWESOME!! Wow I really can't wait now, the new book seems like it is going to be full of action!!
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 3:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
The deluxe edition is cool! So is the regular one.
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 3:14 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
OH WOW!!! I'm trying to understand what the artwork means! I'm not sure whether the dragon is Norbert or the Hungarian Horntail or why the trio is even riding it at all!! Could the village below be Godrics Hollow? At first I thought they were fleeing until I read Adnap Nottap's comment about the determined look on Harry's face! Did anyone else notice that Ron and Hermione appear to be wearing SCHOOL ROBES but Harry is NOT??
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 3:24 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 81
EvilG2 says:
I love this art!! I agree that Harry not wearing a robe is highly suspicious. I may be streching here, but someone's comment earlier about draco made me think...perhaps he's an animagus? a dragon animagus?
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 4:06 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1029
Magic Dancer K says:
Wow,I haven't seen this before. I hope this doesn't mean that they won't be making a complete box set of all 7 books. I plan on selling all 7 of mine and buying the box set.
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 4:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
Why's Harry on a Dragon????
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 4:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Jeez, 65 bucks?! That's a lot!!! But I'll be just as happy with my regular edition. As long as I get the story, it's all I need.
As for the artwork, I am rather curious as to why the trio is riding a dragon. This could prove very interesting. I can't wait!!!
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 4:12 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2316
loopy looney says:
I have already ordered this one and it looks AMAZING!!!!! i wonder why he is riding a dragon?!?!?!
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 4:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1485
_sapphire_ says:
Wow, this shows a great deal!
Now we know that they are going to fly a dragon. Hmm.
It reminds me of the bloomsbury cover. Ron and Hermione are in robes and Harry is not. Does this have any correlation?
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 4:19 PM EST
Eternal Meatball Head
Points: 6171
BellaCullen says:
A dragon...? That is very interesting. I have a feeling that it is going to be Norbert. There has to be a reason that he was in the first book!
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 4:24 PM EST
Points: 10161
GodricGryffindor says:
wow - this cover is awesome. I wonder what they are doing...I wonder if that is Norbert? There are so many questions and I can't wait for them all to be answered.
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 4:33 PM EST
Longbottom is My King
Points: 4729
Kelin says:
Yay for the TRIO being on the dragon together!
Posted Jun 8, 2007 at 4:40 PM EST
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