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Scholastic to publish ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’ illustrated edition

18 May 2018 at 05:09 GMT

Following UK publisher Bloomsbury’s reveal of the artwork for The Tales of Beedle the Bard illustrated edition, Scholastic has revealed the artwork for the US edition. The US edition, illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger, will be available in October.

Bloosmbury reveals cover for new illustrated edition of ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’

18 May 2018 at 02:35 GMT

UK publisher Bloomsbury today revealed the cover artwork for the new illustrated edition of J.K. Rowling’s The Tales of Beedle the Bard. The new edition is illustrated by Chris Riddell, and will be available in October.

Bloomsbury Children’s Books today reveals the cover of the full-colour Illustrated Edition of J.K. Rowling’s The Tales of Beedle the Bard illustrated by Chris Riddell. The cover brings together some of the main characters from the five wizarding fairytales in the book, including Babbitty Rabbitty and the Hopping Pot. Much loved by generations of witches and wizards since they first appeared in the fifteenth century, this beautifully illustrated edition is set to become a firm favourite at bedtime in non-magical households the world over.

Publishing on 2^nd October 2018, The Tales of Beedle the Bard Illustrated Edition features show-stopping illustrations for all five tales and Dumbledore’s accompanying notes. Chris Riddell, three times winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, bestselling author and former Children’s Laureate, brings J.K. Rowling’s text to life with beautiful ink and watercolour artwork.

Proceeds from the sale of this edition will go to J.K. Rowling’s own international charity Lumos, which helps some of the world’s most vulnerable children and young people to have a better life.

Scholastic to publish new versions of ‘Harry Potter’ books with cover artwork by Brian Selznick

21 April 2018 at 04:15 GMT

Scholastic, the US publisher of the Harry Potter books, will republish all seven novels with new cover artwork by Brian Selznick. The new editions will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the US and will be released in June.

Selznick’s seven black and white drawings combine to form a single image, “telling Harry’s story from his arrival at Privet Drive to the Battle of Hogwarts”.

Brian Selznick’s seven covers combine to form a single image

Says the artist, “I’m a huge Harry Potter fan (a proud Hufflepuff!) and to be asked to illustrate the 20th anniversary edition covers was an absolute honour … one of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of the process was drawing seven independent covers that would stand on their own, while making sure that they also lined up to create one single satisfying image. It took dozens and dozens of sketches to get it right, and I am thrilled to share my great love for the books with these new illustrations”.

First poster for ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ revealed

14 March 2018 at 08:45 GMT

As well as today’s trailer, Warner Bros. has revealed the first poster for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald featuring Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and Jude Law (Albus Dumbledore).

First ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ trailer released

13 March 2018 at 22:05 GMT

First photos from ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’

8 December 2017 at 03:53 GMT

Warner Bros. has released two promotional stills for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, the second in the Fantastic Beasts film series. The first shows Newt Scamander, with case, in a sewer. The second shows Newt (Eddie Redmayne) and Dumbledore (Jude Law) chatting on set.

Newt Scamander, with case, in a sewer

Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander) and Jude Law (Albus Dumbledore) chat on set