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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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Professor
Points: 1090
Octavian Petronius says:
This is great news and definitely not surprising. The series has been in the spotlight for such a long time that it is no wonder that printing must continue.
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 1:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2391
Oddment Tweak says:
I wonder what the sales have been in Britain. That's amazing: 8.3 in 24 hours. If anyone doubts that this is an amazing book, there's their proof. Anyway, I'm glad. It is a great "standing ovation" to JKR, and I hope that she and her offices see it that way. Congrats JKR, on a wonderful series!
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 2:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
harrypotter equalslife says:
That is so crazyy! however, im definitely not surprised. i wonder how this 8.3 million in 24 hours is compared to the other six books...
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 2:06 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Roswelladdict says:
Excellent, I am glad to hear that there will be an additional printing here.
This book is BLOODY BRILLIANT and everyone needs to read it and of course own it as well. I am so glad for Jo that this series has been so successful.
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 2:07 PM EST
Eternal Meatball Head
Points: 6171
BellaCullen says:
That is just wonderful news. I book was really good and I am sad to see that the series is over. But its really no surprise that they are continuing to fly off the shelves.
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 2:33 PM EST
Student
Points: 216
slytherinqueen88 says:
This book was so Worth the wait all of these months while brilliant Jo wrote it and ofcourse worth all those midnight party lines!!!
Jo deserves all the success, i don't think anything had made be this addicted and excited before!
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 2:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Wow, what a hit book! Can't wait for the movie.
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 2:51 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 354
Ron&Hermione-forever says:
8.3 million in 24 hours thats great! Its not surprising that they are having to print more of Deathly Hallows. Jo did a wonderful job on this book and the whole series. I agree with: Roswelladdict- in saying that this book is BLOODY BRILLIANT.
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 3:09 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 673
harrysimmortalDNA says:
8.4 is awesome... I agree.. that just means that there are more fans than I thought at first
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 3:41 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
That's awesome!!!! 8.3 million copies.. holy cow! I'm so glad that so many people bought the book, but of course it was only to be expected, was it not?
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 3:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1298
Sturgis Podmore says:
I think that it's awesome how well this is selling. So much better for people to be reading the books than just watching the movies.
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 3:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 762
bewitched_gal says:
This was obvious that they will have to publish more books!!! 8.3 million :| its really shocking but not something which wasnt expected!!!!!!!!
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 3:49 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8909
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Not a real big surprise. I am just amazed that they could get that many printed and distributed, without much of the story being leaked. Very impressive.
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 4:02 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3647
Anastasia Popovick says:
That's awesome! And not surprising at all. I mean look at how many fans from HPANA there are and we surely all bought at least one! It's wonderful!
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 4:07 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 79
Forgotten Marauder says:
Yay! Even MORE Deathly Hallows, ,how could life be better?
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 4:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
That's not a big surprise. Just look at the amount of books sold in the first day alone. My local bookshop keeps selling out & has to get more for all the demand.
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 4:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 760
Mrs. S. Snape says:
Wow...that's amazing!
I'm guessing a first edition Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will never be worth much. ;)
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 4:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2358
Nataly says:
I still didn't had my copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows but i' ve read the book... quess how?! hehe! ;)
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 5:10 PM EST
Squib
Points: 112
KID says:
Grate ,what a news,it is good for jk rowling,as it is her right to have ,papulr like this,she totaly desrve this. i hop she writes more of harry potter :).
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 5:14 PM EST
Squib
Points: 162
Nevillesgirl says:
I'm glad that they made more. The printing needed to happen as there were tons sold in the first day.
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 5:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 538
Dementor Hugger says:
Surprisingly i didnt think they would make more copies.
There were bunches of them in all the stores ive gone to.
Even the weirdest places you can find them in. l0l
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 5:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
That's awesome that they have to make more. I'm really happy. Now everyone can have a copy. I want another one. One that I read all the time and One that I leave alone and collect.
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 5:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
This is a good thing. I am happy that the seventh book is being sold so fast. It's not very surprising, though.
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 5:42 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3465
HufflepuffActress says:
Wow a second printing in two weeks I think that has to be a record too. But I am not surprised it is Harry Potter after all.
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 5:54 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 971
swimrcooch says:
8.3 mill in 24 hours. That is crazy!
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 5:55 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
I can't believe that they are selling that crazy! Well I can believe that everyone wants to read it but that's just amazing! I'm so excited for jo!
Posted Aug 6, 2007 at 6:08 PM EST
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