Sep 27, 2017 harry potter books from bloomsbury made an exciting announcement yesterdayjim kay, the incrediblytalented artist behind the illustrated editions of harry potter and the philosophers stone. Breathtaking scenes, dark themes and unforgettable characters including dobby and gilderoy lockhart. Rowlings wizarding world has won legions of fans since the first illustrated edition of the harry potter novels was published. Jim kay specifically uses his artistic talent to work on childrens books. An extraordinary creative achievement by an extraordinary talent, jim kay s inspired reimagining of j. Mar 30, 2016 heres the book cover for the fully illustrated harry potter and the chamber of secrets. Seriously, when was the last time you actually attended a book release at.
Kays chamber of secrets will have 115 new color images, and will be on sale october 4th in hardback. The harry potter and the order of the phoenix illustrated edition will be released in 2021. First look at jim kays illustrated edition of harry potter and the. His images for a monster calls use everything from beetles to breadboards to create interesting marks and textures. Even though it is difficult to let go of harry potter envisioned in our own heads, by mary grandpre, and even by the films, after getting our hands on a copy of jim kays illustrated edition of. The fourth book in the beloved harry potter series, now illustrated in glorious full color by awardwinning artist jim kay. Order of the phoenix illustrated edition harry potter. A is when lupin and moody are there in hogwarts during their 3rd and 4th years, respectively. Jim kay discusses his illustrations in the illustrated edition of j. Oct 07, 2015 the first illustrated edition brings back that magic. Harry potters illustrated editions are remarkable dad suggests.
Kay s illustrated edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone is a triumph a book so alive it seems to jump, explode and slither out of your hands as you read telegraph seeing jim kay s illustrations moved me profoundly. Jim kay studied illustration and worked in the archives of the tate gallery and the kew royal botanic gardens, two experiences that heavily influence his work. Rowlings classic series has captured a devoted following worldwide. Jim kay illustrated harry potter and the sorcerers stone. The official illustrated versions of the main harry potter series are being illustrated by jim kay. Jan, 2015 scholastic released jim kay s new images of the harry potter cast, set to appear in the fully illustrated rerelease of sorcerers stone.
Rowlings incredible stories have won legions of fans since the first illustrated edition of the harry potter novels was. Sep 05, 2017 harry potter and the sorcerers stone is now available as an ebook featuring whimsical animations, thanks to amazons kindle in motion technology. Browse and buy harry potter illustrated editions and see beautiful harry potter illustrations from the hand of illustrator, jim kay. Jim kays illustrations are inspired by reimagining rowlings classic series. Oct 04, 2016 prepare to be spellbound by jim kays dazzling fullcolour illustrations in this stunning new edition of j. Dec 06, 20 jk rowlings bestselling boy wizard is due for a makeover, with the launch of awardwinning illustrator jim kay s fully illustrated edition of harry potter in 2015 the first in the series, harry. Illustrated edition harry potter illustrated edtn by j.
Ive had a bit of a break, and have begun work on harry potter and the goblet of fire. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone gets animated. Jim kay illustrator of harry potter and the sorcerers stone. The harry potter illustrated editions illustrated by jim kay are the. I will get longer on this book, as usually i have to get the entire potter book planned and finished in under a year, which is incredibly difficult, but this time the book will be released in 2019 allowing for some well needed breathing room to really plan.
Harry potters new image revealed books the guardian. Jim kay on illustrating the world of harry potter youtube. Harry potter and the philosophers stone deluxe edition. Rowling author and jim kay illustrator 2015, 256 pages, 9. The illustrated edition harry potter, book 1, volume 1 by j k rowling, 9780545790352, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Rowlingjim kay ebook celebrate 20 years of harry potter magic. Oct 06, 2015 watch this full length video of jim kay talking about illustrating the world of harry potter. Who illustrated harry potter and the philosophers stone. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone, first published in england as harry potter and the philosophers stone, continues to win major awards in england. Rowling, illustrated by jim kay prepare to be spellbound by jim kays dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in.
The books are illustrated one by one and released as they are done. Jun 02, 2016 last fall illustrator jim kay enchanted us with his work on the illustrated edition of harry potter and the sorcerers stone, and next november hell do it again with harry potter and the chamber of secrets. Artist jim kay had the honor of bringing harry s world to life in over 100 gorgeous color illustrations in this new edition. This stunning new fully illustrated edition of harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban brings more breathtaking. The illustrated edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone by j. Jim kay has officially begun work on the illustrated edition of harry potter and the order of the phoenix, and thats good news that would make even madam pince rejoice.
The seventh book, harry potter and the deathly hallows, sold 8. Illustrated edition harry potter illustrated edtn, band 1. Rowling is best known as the author of the seven harry potter books, which were first published between 1997 and 2007. Harry potters new illustrated edition is spectacular boing. Jim kay began illustrating the fifth potter book in april 2019 and is particularly looking forward to designing the thestrals and ministry of magic. Only time harry potter s batch of students is able to get proper education in d. Who illustrated harry potter and the goblet of fire. Harry potter and the goblet of fire illustrated edition was released october 8th, 2019. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban illustrated. Jim kay is working on the harry potter and the order of the phoenix illustrated edition. Nov 15, 2018 the first three books in the harry potter series, gorgeously illustrated in full color by jim kay, now available in a collectible boxed set. Rowlings harry potter and the goblet of fire was illustrated by jim kay.
Meet the new harry potter artist, jim kay childrens books. Scholastic releases official harry potter characters from. Jim kay begins drafting order of the phoenix illustrated. Jim kay talks about illustrating harry potter and the. After the talk, jim kay will be signing copies of the illustrated harry potter and the goblet of fire, and a free jim kay print will be available to everyone getting their book signed. Rowlings harry potter and the philosophers stone was illustrated by jim kay. I grew up on harry potter, and for the longest time i couldnt make up my mind if i wanted to buy another edition of the series since i have the complete set of novels already, but now that i have them in my hands, i can easily say i will gladly purchase the remaining ones as long as jim kay keeps on illustrating the rest of the series.
Harry potter illustrated by jim kay beautiful book. Sep 08, 2018 harry potter and the philosophers stone illustrated edition uk edition this edition has over 115 new fullcolor illustrations by jim kay throughout the entire book. Jim kays harry potter and the chamber of secrets the mary sue. Aug 17, 2015 harry potter and the philosophers stone by j. Harry potter and the philosophers stone book depository. The illustrated edition harry potter, book 2, volume 2 by j k rowling, jim kay illustrator online at alibris. Ahead of the release of the fully illustrated edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone, take a look at the new face of rowlings characters. Breathtaking scenes, dark themes and unforgettable characters including dobby and gilderoy lockhart await inside this fully illustrated edition. Kay s illustrated edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone is a triumph a book so alive it seems to jump, explode and slither out of your hands as you read, telegraph seeing jim kay s illustrations moved me profoundly. Its the first time ive been in a bookstore to purchase a harry potter book since july 2007. Parts one and two has sold 5 million copies in north america since its publication on july 27, 2015. Illustrating harry potter with jim kay national theatre.
Watch the beautiful illustrated edition of harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban come to life in this animated book trailer. Editions include harry potter and the philosophers stone illustrated edition and the new harry potter book. Oct 03, 2015 but after almost two years of work, seven days a week, kays illustrated edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone is a triumph a book so alive it seems to jump, explode and. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix illustrated. Heres the book cover for the fully illustrated harry potter.
Awardwinning illustrator jim kay is back with his interpretations of the fourth harry potter story. Editions include harry potter and the chamber of secrets illustrated edition and the new harry potter book. Get a glimpse at jim kays illustrated harry potter and the chamber of. Join me during my first flip through of the entire book. So far it has won the national book award, the smarties prize, the childrens book award, and is shortlisted for the carnegie medal, the u. Harry potter illustrated edition flip through goblet of. The new artwork shown is a double page about mandrakes, a double page of the chapter the deathday. The enduringly popular adventures of harry, ron, and hermione have sold over 500 million copies, been translated into over 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. Jim kay s talent has merited him positions in the television and film industry. When you buy your copy from the national theatre bookshop. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets illustrated edition.
Bloomsbury has commissioned jim kay to illustrate all seven books in j k rowlings classic series. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets deluxe edition. Prepare to be spellbound by jim kays dazzling fullcolour illustrations in this stunning new edition of j. The goblet of fire illustrated edition was released in october 2019, and now that his work on the fourth installment is complete, kay is moving to the harry potter and the order of the phoenix illustrated edition. This beautifully produced boxed set is the perfect introduction to the harry potter series, and an impressive gift for new readers and lifelong fans alike. Watch the beautiful illustrated edition of harry potter and the chamber of secrets come to life in this animated book trailer. The first three books in the harry potter series, gorgeously illustrated in full color by jim kay, now available in a collectible boxed set. Jim kay, the artist behind the illustrated harry potter, on 5. Sep 08, 2018 october 6, 2015 was the day that the very first fully illustrated harry potter book, harry potter and the sorcerers stone, was published.