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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.

Mary Grandpre Harry Potter illustrator

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.

Half-Blood Prince with unpublished photos

Unpublished photos launch of Half-Blood Prince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Unpublished photos launch of Half-Blood Prince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.

Edinburgh Caste Harry Potter 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.

Flying Ford Anglia Harry Potter

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The origin, rarity, and print history of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, including key differences between the hardback and paperback editions.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The origin, rarity, and print history of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, including key differences between the hardback and paperback editions.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

How to identify rare and valuable copies of the English Trade (Children) edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

How to identify rare and valuable copies of the English Trade (Children) edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.