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JUNE 29, 2007 at 12:50 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: TIME
With the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows just a few weeks away, TIME magazine has put together a special which appears in today's issue of the magazine.
The special
coverage in the magazine includes:
Harry Potter and the Sinister Spoilers:
Behind-the-scenes interviews with the keepers of the final Harry Potter manuscript.
This is the moment of ineffable, intangible ecstasy that occurs when a reader opens his or her brand-new $34.99 copy of Deathly Hallows for the first time. "All the way through the process, everybody who touches this [manuscript] has the same goal in mind," says Arthur A. Levine, Rowling's editor. "Midnight. Kids." The magic moment is a rare and delicate thing: it occurs only when the reader comes to the book in a state of pure ignorance, with no advance knowledge of its contents. For the magic moment to happen, the theory goes, the reader's mind must be preserved in a state of absolute innocence—it must be, in Internet parlance, spoiler-free. So to preserve the magic moment against informational contamination—via the Web or watercooler conversation or the Rita Skeeters of the global media—Scholastic has created an infrastructure around Deathly Hallows unlike anything the publishing world has ever seen.
The Epic Saga of the Seventh Manuscript: Or, how the supersecret final Potter tale went from finished draft to hardcover book in 10 very careful, complicated steps.
Curing Harry Potter Withdrawal: Wondering what to do once Harry’s gone? If you loved J.K. Rowling’s series, try these other magical books.
The 5 Great Unanswered Questions: What is Scholastic working so hard to protect? Answers. The first six books have left a lot of loose ends. Here’s a recap.
Thanks to TIME for sending over the information.
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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1681
DumbledoresArmy says:
I can't wait to buy it and read it. Its so close.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 12:52 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 384
Hedwig101 says:
Its so cool that all these Journals, Magazines and televison networks are doing all these specials! I am starting to get super excited right now! :D ... The Epic Saga of the Seventh Manuscript looks interesting to read!
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 12:55 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1161
sno-chik says:
SWEET! I know someone who's sister had to read the 7th book. She knows, but she has't said anything. ANd I'm happy she hasn't! I would be so mad!
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 1:03 PM EST
Eternal Meatball Head
Points: 6219
harrysgurl201 says:
Wow! I am so excited to read this! I am getting really hyped up. I wish that I had joined HPANA when book 6 was coming out.
:)
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 1:03 PM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 5262
Weesa says:
Very interesting. Can't wait to get it.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 1:07 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 630
Aberforth Puckle says:
I agree with that quote about spoilers. Since we look forward reread the past books so often, when a new book comes out, I love the feeling of not knowing what's about to happen. It's an emotion we don't feel often
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 1:13 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
It crazy the process they go through to get the book made, whoever is traveling with it at what ever time must feel like a secreat agent and if anyone were to find out they had the story all would go wrong!! haha
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 1:16 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9045
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
This is great material, and just what one needs to get them through the next month before the release. The behind the scenes information was really informative.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 1:35 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Wow. That special coverage is awesome!! I just love what they said about first opening the book and not knowing anything thats going to happen. It's soo true. I just love reading the newly resleased book. I just can't wait for July 21.. It's going to be one special day.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 1:38 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2469
Fat Lady Sings says:
Great. I have a subscription. Maybe it will come in the mail today!
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 1:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
It's going to be an awesome day! I can't wait to have the book in my hands
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 1:43 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1909
Hermione5 says:
Oh, God, I was trying to find the special covr for 15 minutes, until when I returned to HPANA, and I saw it wasn't cover, it was coverage.... :D blimey!!! :D
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 1:45 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2214
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I'll be buying this mag for sure! I love reading about all the excitement surrounding this summer of Potter!
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 1:49 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2209
Scarlett Kent says:
I'll definitely be getting this issue, but I will probably not read it until after I've read Deathly Hallows. So far, I have stayed away from all information about the book, and I intend to keep it that way. I've also avoided all trailers, commercials, and most photos of the upcoming film. I'm doing everything I can to preserve the possibility of having that "magic moment".
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 1:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
The mag coverage looks good. I can't wait for the book. Then we'll get answers for all those loose ends.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 2:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 538
Dementor Hugger says:
Finally! everyone is acknowledging HP for its greatness. Before i have heard that HP is useless, wastes your time, and is for babies. thats rubbish to me. now everyone is realizing how great and phenominal HP is =)
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 2:25 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 766
St Lupin says:
3 weeks to go. It will be amagical moment when we first touch the book not knowing anything what is written in it at all.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 2:26 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Harry....Harry Harry Harry! What will we do without you!! I will preserve these books for my life and for future generations. They will immortal.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 2:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1284
Elza Black says:
I was happy to read this. I really have not had any of the books spoiled. I stay offline a week before the book comes out, I rarely watch the news, and I buy the book at midnight and read it before morning. I may try to go slower on this one and try to savor it but I really don't hold out much hope.
My only problem is my husband reads much more slowly and I can not discuss the book until he is finished.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 2:27 PM EST
Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
Ooh, that sounds interesting. My little sister was looking for a cheap birthday gift for me, so I'll tell her to get that!
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 2:27 PM EST
Witch
Points: 636
filipipa says:
"...or watercooler conversation or the Rita Skeeters of the global media..." - This one made me laugh, really. I'm so glad that spoilers will be kept secret - as they say. the reader has to be a in a fully inocent status before he or she starts to read it... I'm SO looking forward to buy it! I just hope that some library around here will do a midnight release party (and a proper one, since the last one, when the portuguese translation for the HBP was released, completely sucked - whomever did it didn't read the book and thought it was only for little kids... oh well.) - i'll be definetly there with more people and we'll be the first ones to buy it!!!
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 2:30 PM EST
Hogwarts Social Worker
Points: 3670
SnoopyLover says:
So I know that when I go to Borders today after work to pick up my Snape figure, I will also buy a copy of the Time magazine. Can't imagine life without further HP books, but I guess we can all help each cope. How sad.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 2:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 885
Rachyracho says:
I guess I'll be looking for this copy of Time. I hardly ever read that magazine but it would be neat to have this one.
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 3:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 593
Tenth Weasley says:
I loved the step-by-step journey of the manuscript - very interesting and mysterious wondering how they got millions of copies printed (somewhere?) with minimal people viewing it. I bet it was like those reality shows like "The Bachelor" where you have to sign an agreement to pay $5 million if you leak the ending to anyone - it would be even more strict for this, I bet! SO EXCITED!!!
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 3:08 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2576
Mystique says:
Now i;'ve got to go and buy the magazine, can't wait to read the whole thing!
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 3:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
I wonder when will they publish the magazine with the cover?
Posted Jun 29, 2007 at 3:11 PM EST
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