harry potter and the philosopher's stone 25th anniversary edition

Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. The ultimate Harry Potter gift and a must for any bookshelf, this once-in-a-generation collector's edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone will take you on the magical journey of a lifetime. The inside pages also feature the fully updated and redesigned story text to provide the perfect reading experience. Rowling's own archive and discover Thomas Taylor's charming account of how a young artist came to illustrate Harry Potter for the very first time. Readers are invited to relive the book's magical publishing journey,enjoy drawings from J.K. In addition to a bright dust jacket emblazoned with a removable silver sticker, there is a wealth of fantastic bonus content waiting inside.

This irresistible anniversary edition - available for one year only - will bring back treasured memories for the fans who remember the excitement when Harry's journey first began, as well as introduce a new generation to the unforgettable story of the Boy Who Lived. Since then, Harry Potter and his epic adventures have become a cultural phenomenon, bewitching millions of readers all across the globe. Rowling's endlessly spellbinding wizarding world. Rowling's magical classic Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone! In celebration of 25 years of Harry Potter magic, Bloomsbury is proud to be releasing a special commemorative edition featuring the much loved original cover design, with artwork by Thomas Taylor.Īfter its first publication in 1997, the illustration of Harry Potter with his lightning bolt scar, standing next to the Hogwarts Express on Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, would go on to become one of the most iconic book covers of the twentieth century, offering a tantalising first glimpse of J.K.

Harry potter and the philosopher's stone 25th anniversary edition