Category: Bloomsbury

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Jonny Duddle discusses the challenges and thrills of creating new cover art for the “Harry Potter” series

We recently announced that the “Harry Potter” books will be given a makeover by illustrator, Jonny Duddle. The novels will be published in conjunction with Pottermore and include extra information that is available on the site. Jonny has previously illustrated a range of picture books, including “The Pirate Next Door”, and has worked for Aardman, the creators of “Wallace and Gromit”. In a new interview Jonny has talked about taking on the challenge and his favorite “Potter” characters, and he also offers advice for illustrators, among much more.

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Bloomsbury to publish “J.K. Rowling: A Bibliography”!

Bloomsbury will publish” J.K. Rowling: A Bibliography”, by Philip W. Errington, this winter. The book seems to be more of an academic book and collection of documents, rather than something for the casual fan – but it certainly sounds interesting for the dedicated “Potter” fan! Find out what release date Bloomsbury has listed for the hardback edition and the contents of the book!

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The magic continues – A new children’s edition of the “Harry Potter” books set to be released by Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury Children’s Books are to reinvent the children’s hardback and paperback editions of the phenomenally successful Harry Potter series. Redesigned inside and out, all seven books will feature covers by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle. Along with the brand new artwork and an updated author biography, the editions will also be reset to create a child-friendly reading experience for a new generation of readers.