Stories Behind the Pages
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Unpublished photos launch of Half-Blood Prince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Unpublished photos launch of Half-Blood Prince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.
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.