She has also written three short companion volumes for charity, including Fantastic Bea sts and Where to Find Them, which later became the inspiration for a new series of films, also written by J. The Harry Potter books have now sold over 600 million copies worldwide in 85 languages and been listened to as audiobooks for over one billion hours. We've all found inspiration between the pages of Jo’s books; for myself, it's that intangible moment between reading words and creating pictures that I enjoyed, and shall miss, so much. K. Rowling's classic series has captured a devoted following worldwide, and the drama just gets bigger as the series progresses. Rowling is the author of the enduringly popular Harry Potter series, as well as several stand-alone novels and a bestselling crime fiction series.

This new full-colour gift book sees the Kate Greenaway medal winner being joined by guest artist Neil Packer, winner of the BolognaRagazzi Award 2021. K. Rowling wrote three short companion volumes for charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of Lumos.

She also supports a number of causes through her charitable trust Volant and is the founder of the children’s charity Lumos. I am extremely lucky to have been involved in a franchise that has meant so much to so many people across the world. Fizzing with magic and brimming with humour, this full-colour edition will captivate fans and new readers alike as Harry, now in his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, finds himself competing in the legendary Triwizard Tournament and facing death-defying tasks, dragons and Dark wizards … Making magic in paint, pencil and pixels, this is the Wizarding World as we have never seen it before. The visual content of the book is composed of a selection of iconic artwork from Bloomsbury’s four Illustrated Editions, complemented by unseen pencil sketches and preparatory studies from the Jim Kay art archive. Alongside Jim Kay’s most iconic illustrations are previously unseen pencil sketches and preparatory pieces, offering a unique and fascinating insight into the artist’s sketchbook.

K. Rowling wrote with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany, and which is now playing in multiple locations around the world.The series established itself as an acclaimed international hit, with fans eagerly awaiting each new instalment. After a one-man exhibition at Richmond Gallery he was approached by a publisher and his freelance career began.

When Bloomsbury Children’s Books published the first Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 2015, readers were instantly mesmerised by Kay’s magical and rich evocation of the Boy Who Lived. She absolutely loves them and is looking forward to collecting all of the illustrated books in this collection.Bloomsbury Children’s Books said, ‘Working with Jim on these wonderful books has been a magical experience. This illustrated collection is the beginning of an amazing magical adventure and the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans of any age. Rowling has received many awards and honours for her writing, including the OBE and Companion of Honour, the Hans Christian Andersen Award and a Blue Peter Gold Badge.

I have been struggling with mental health illness for some time, and it would be wrong to try and continue when I can no longer give the fans and the series the full commitment and energy it deserves. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them went on to inspire a new series of films featuring Magizoologist Newt Scamander. We feel so grateful and privileged to have enjoyed Jim’s vision of the wizarding world, and recognise the staggering amount of dedication and work it represents.This pack contains the first four books of the Harry Potter series (books 5-7 will be released in the future), along with the companion titles, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard. A date for the next Illustrated Edition has yet to be announced, but do sign up to our newsletter here to hear the latest news. I would never have travelled this far through Harry's journey without the constant support and patience of Bloomsbury and J. The series took another ten years to complete, concluding in 2007 with the publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Harry’s story as a grown-up was continued in a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which J.