The First “Harry Potter” Illustrator: Thomas Taylor
Thomas Taylor was the first illustrator for “Harry Potter”, but he only illustrated the first book for Bloomsbury. Who was he, and why did he leave?
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J.K. Rowling’s New “Fantastic Beasts” Royalties to Be Donated to Comic Relief
J.K. Rowling has announced that her royalties from the new edition of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” will go to Comic Relief!
“Cursed Child” Script on British Book Award Short List
2016 involved many exciting moments for the “Harry Potter” fandom, including the release of the “Cursed Child” script. So with the announcement of the British Book Awards short list, we weren’t surprised to see some familiar names.
Illustrated “Fantastic Beasts” Artist Revealed!
Bloomsbury has released details about the upcoming fully illustrated “Fantastic Beasts” textbook – including the identity of the illustrator!
UPDATED: Cover of the Illustrated Edition of “Prisoner of Azkaban” Revealed!
Bloomsbury and Scholastic revealed the cover of Jim Kay’s illustrated edition of “Prisoner of Azkaban” and released five first-look images through Pottermore!
UPDATED: “Prisoner of Azkaban” Illustrated Edition Now Available for Pre-Order!
Over the last two years, we’ve been captivated by the beautifully illustrated Jim Kay editions of the first two “Harry Potter” books. And soon we’ll be seeing Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, Professor Trelawney, and more, as Jim Kay brings to life Harry’s third year at Hogwarts.
Bloomsbury Releases Cover Illustrations for 20th-Anniversary “Philosopher’s Stone” House Editions
These designs by Levi Pinfold are nothing short of spellbinding!
New “Beedle the Bard” and “Quidditch Through the Ages” Covers Released!
Not a day goes by without a piece of “Harry Potter”-related news at the moment, and today we’re really excited to be able to bring you the brand new cover designs for the Hogwarts Library books, “The Tales of Beedle the Bard” and “Quidditch Through the Ages”.
Bloomsbury Teams Up with the British Library for “Potter” Exhibition
Bloomsbury UK is gearing up for a big year with the 20th anniversary celebrations of the publication of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” looming. The anniversary of the first “Harry Potter” book will be celebrated on June 26, 2017, and in order to celebrate the date, Bloomsbury is planning several special occasions.
