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The Untold Story of Harry Potter in Canada
Uncover the publishing history of the first Canadian printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, a unique and highly sought-after collector’s item.
The Untold Story of Harry Potter in Canada
Uncover the publishing history of the first Canadian printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, a unique and highly sought-after collector’s item.

The Burning Witch of Azkaban
How a single American spelling turned the UK Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban into a prized collector’s item.
The Burning Witch of Azkaban
How a single American spelling turned the UK Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban into a prized collector’s item.

The Double ‘1 Wand’ Error
How a chaotic Bloomsbury employee turned a Publishing mishap of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone into a farce.
The Double ‘1 Wand’ Error
How a chaotic Bloomsbury employee turned a Publishing mishap of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone into a farce.

The vulnerability of original Harry Potter books
Early Bloomsbury Harry Potter books are decaying due to cheap paper and fading ink. Learn how to preserve their condition—and their value—before it’s too late.
The vulnerability of original Harry Potter books
Early Bloomsbury Harry Potter books are decaying due to cheap paper and fading ink. Learn how to preserve their condition—and their value—before it’s too late.

Mary GrandPré, Harry Potter Illustrator
An article about Mary GrandPré, whose artwork and logo design helped define the U.S. visual identity of the Harry Potter books.
Mary GrandPré, Harry Potter Illustrator
An article about Mary GrandPré, whose artwork and logo design helped define the U.S. visual identity of the Harry Potter books.

Unpublished photos launch of Half-Blood Prince
A story about unseen photos from the Half-Blood Prince launch at Edinburgh Castle, taken by the only photographer allowed inside.
Unpublished photos launch of Half-Blood Prince
A story about unseen photos from the Half-Blood Prince launch at Edinburgh Castle, taken by the only photographer allowed inside.
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