Stories Behind the Pages

the eleven OWL mistake in a US copy of Half-Blood Prince

The famous “11 O.W.L.s.” error

The “11 O.W.L.s” error in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince explained. Does this misprint increase the book’s value?

The famous “11 O.W.L.s.” error

The “11 O.W.L.s” error in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince explained. Does this misprint increase the book’s value?

J.K. Rowling at Edinburgh Caste 2005

The release of Half-Blood Prince, 2005

The 2005 Edinburgh Castle launch of Half-Blood Prince is one of the most exclusive Harry Potter events, featuring rare signed copies that collectors highly seek.

The release of Half-Blood Prince, 2005

The 2005 Edinburgh Castle launch of Half-Blood Prince is one of the most exclusive Harry Potter events, featuring rare signed copies that collectors highly seek.

first Canadian printing Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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.

Azkaban text error Burned

The First State of 'The Prisoner of Azkaban'

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

The First State of 'The Prisoner of Azkaban'

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

chaotic desk publisher

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 decaying of a Harry Potter book

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.