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AUGUST 6, 2007 at 1:53 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
With Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows released a little over two weeks ago, U.S. publishers Scholastic are set to print off an additional
two million books to add to the record-breaking first printing of 12 million copies.
In the U.S. the book sold an estimated 8.3 million copies in the first 24 hours and sales continue to flourish.
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Student
Points: 245
Black Illusions says:
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I KNEW IT! I KNEW IT WAS GOING TO BREAK RECORDS! its not that surprising, but it shure is a lot. i already finished it two weeks ago so i can really see how and why. THE BOOK IS AWESOME! ITS DEFENETLY THE BEST ONE YET! and JKR got so much richer OVER NIGHT! SHES A GENIUS!!!!!!!
Posted Aug 7, 2007 at 2:24 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
Bright Eyes says:
That is massive! Does that mean it'll be a second edition or second print run... or are those the same things?
Posted Aug 7, 2007 at 3:20 AM EST
Lips of an Angel
Points: 26390
3.1415926535 says:
Gosh! finally! a news article! there hasnt been one in yonks! anywho... geeee, 2 million MORE copies... :OOOO 8.3million in 1 day! *faints*
Posted Aug 7, 2007 at 7:15 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
I don't blame them...I have three copies of the Deathly Hallows.
Posted Aug 7, 2007 at 7:28 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
It's a great book and will continue to sell lots more copies. I am sure it won't be too long before a box series of Hard backs and then soft back books will be on sale.
Posted Aug 7, 2007 at 8:28 AM EST
Witch
Points: 677
Fawkes's Lament says:
Wow. Three cheers for Deathly Hallows!!
Hip hip hooray!
Hip hip hooray!
Hip hip horray!
Congrats to all, or something or other.
Posted Aug 7, 2007 at 10:48 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
This is absolutely great news! Jo must be going crazy with excitement right now, and probably a hint of disbelief that her books(especially the last one) are selling so big! Way to go Jo, you rock!!
8.3 million in 24 hours...freaking amazing.
Posted Aug 7, 2007 at 11:15 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1514
MollyMomma says:
You mean there are actually people who didn't buy it the first week and are just now going out to purchase their copy? Fabulous! What a wonderful book to end a wonderful series.
Posted Aug 7, 2007 at 1:28 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
DanielzWifey says:
HA! thats for all the star wars and lord of the rings fans that think that hp is nothing. ha! what do u have to say now? i cant believe its the last book. i was in tears when i got it at midnight.
Posted Aug 7, 2007 at 3:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1372
mynanfanciesdumbledore says:
That is Crazy! 14 million copies. It's hard to imagine that so many people are dedicatedly following Harry's exploits. Although, I know loads of people (outside of HPANA) who are mad Potter fans!
Posted Aug 7, 2007 at 4:52 PM EST
Honeydukes Eye Candy
Points: 3501
Pansyful says:
Deathly Hallows is by far the most anticipated book. i've been waiting for this since i've read POA. i think this is the one book that has the best ending ever ;)
Posted Aug 7, 2007 at 7:01 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
Well, of course the sales are flourishing, the book is fabulous! I'm not at all surprised!
Posted Aug 7, 2007 at 7:11 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
WOAH! GO JK ROWLING AND HARRY POTTER!!! That's awesome!
~Drish~
Posted Aug 7, 2007 at 7:26 PM EST
Student
Points: 282
mrpotterhasgottenhotter says:
That is bloody insane! Yay for Jo! She deserves it!
Posted Aug 7, 2007 at 10:23 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1161
sno-chik says:
WoW! That's alot. I think the whole country is going to own one copy! I loved it soo much!!
:) smiles :)
Posted Aug 7, 2007 at 11:53 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 13
Spellmaster says:
Well, no surprises there! The book was bound to be an overnight success. Personally I loved it and hopes it sells many more copies than it already has.
Posted Aug 8, 2007 at 12:49 AM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
WOW!! Isn't that simply amazing??!!
Two weeks and 12 million copies sold already ... Harry's popularity has reached gigantesque proportions!!
Posted Aug 8, 2007 at 3:38 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Finally. New news! :) Its been a while since HPANA updated. Great to hear about the sales! I'm sure it'll still do well!
~MP~
∞
Posted Aug 8, 2007 at 4:17 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
Yay for Harry Potter! I think HP will be a classic in the future. I'm glad I lived in this generation. I'm so lucky!
Posted Aug 8, 2007 at 8:04 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 395
Harry Potter Book Worm says:
How good is that. 2 Million extra copies. that is a lot of books. Then again it would only be a small amount compared to how many people love Harry Potter.
Posted Aug 8, 2007 at 8:05 AM EST
Squib
Points: 112
HorcruxLord says:
That's amazing! its so cool HP is so popular everywhere!
Posted Aug 8, 2007 at 8:35 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
That's just crazy, I actually went and got the first 3 books becouse I didn't have them. I'm reading them all through againe. They are just great books.
Posted Aug 8, 2007 at 10:58 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
Well it doesn't surprise me really hehe everyone loves Harry, and as it is the last book anyway - that kind of adds to the demand :]
Posted Aug 8, 2007 at 11:23 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1711
Hermione II says:
So why do the publishers seem surprised? this book has been long awaited! Most of us have stuck with Harry from the very beginning, and were anxious to see how everything played out. so why the big surprise? DUH! l0l
Posted Aug 8, 2007 at 5:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
Not surprisingly HP is making history once again. But, this book was a masterpiece, so who can blame it?!
Posted Aug 8, 2007 at 8:28 PM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3264
MadamDumbledore says:
Well, as long as I have my copy, I'm not too worried as to how many other copies are out there. Will probably need a new copy in a few months though. I'm pretty rough on books. :P
Posted Aug 8, 2007 at 9:26 PM EST
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