Stories Behind the Pages
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Unpublished photos launch of Half-Blood Prince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Unpublished photos launch of Half-Blood Prince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.
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
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.
To restore or not to restore, That's the Question
The decision to restore a book is never easy. Restoration, therefore, should focus not on erasing the past but on preserving the future.
To restore or not to restore, That's the Question
The decision to restore a book is never easy. Restoration, therefore, should focus not on erasing the past but on preserving the future.
Signed first editions of Order of the Phoenix
Discover how rare signed first editions of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix are, what makes them valuable, and what collectors look for.
Signed first editions of Order of the Phoenix
Discover how rare signed first editions of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix are, what makes them valuable, and what collectors look for.