Harry potter has been a huge part of my life for the last twenty years. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 78 languages, and made into 8 blockbuster films. This magical, gripping, brilliant booka future classic to be surewill leave children clamouring for a sequel. Oct 01, 2017 harry potter and the philosophers stone is the most influential book i have ever read. Say youve spent the first 10 years of your life sleeping under the stairs of a family who loathes you.
Harry potter and the philosophers stone book depository. Harry potter and the philosophers stone, chamber of secrets, prisoner of azkaban, goblet of fire, order of the phoenix, the halfblood prince, and the deathly hallows. Rowling s debut novel, first published in 1997 by bloomsbury. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity by beckett, who also placed their tamper proof seal under the signature. Harry potter and the philosophers stone paperback by. Rowlings timeless classic, jim kays glorious illustrations will captivate fans and. Rowlings timeless classic, jim kays glorious illustrations will captivate fans. Were delighted to share these new editions of the series, now entirely reimagined by one of our favourite writers and illustrators, jonny duddle. This book is full of mystery, adventure, and multiple plot twists and i couldnt be happier.
Rowling published harry potter and the philosophers stone. Harry potter philosophers stone by jk rowling, signed. Harry potter and the philosophers stone gryffindor edition by j. If youre a potterhead, you are definitely going to fall in love with this book. Harry potter and the philosophers stone is the first of the harry potter series and it. Rowling is best known as the author of the seven harry potter books, which were published between 1997 and 2007. Brimming with rich detail and humour that perfectly complements j. Jk rowling witches, wizards and magic books for children. Rowlings popular series of novels for young adults.
Harry potter and the philosopher s stone gryffindor edition by j. Six further bestselling books and eight blockbuster films followed. Harry potter and the philosopher s stone japanese paperback october 22, 2003 by j. While the wizarding world is celebrating voldemorts downfall, professor. Then, on harry s eleventh birthday, a strange man bursts in with some important news.
First adult paperback edition of the first book in the harry potter series. Harry potter and the philosophers stone j k rowling bok. Professor mcgonagall, its about the philosophers stone professor mcgonagall dropped all her books to the floor in shock, and did not even stoop to pick them up. Harry potter and the philosophers stone is the most influential book i have ever read. Harry potter and the philosopher s stone is the first novel in the harry potter series and j. This is a story about harry and his two new friends settling down for their first year at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry only to discover that they have a part to play. Scholastic, the american publisher, changed it to harry potter and the sorcerers stone, even though the philosophers stone features prominently in alchemical tradition and the. K and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This magical, gripping, brilliant book a future classic to be surewill leave children clamouring for a sequel. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 500 million copies, been translated into over 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. Harry potter and the philosopher s stone by rowling, j. The writing has been compared to that of jane austen, one of rowlings favourite authors, or roald dahl, whose works dominated childrens stories before the appearance of harry potter.
And she got the idea for her magnum opus harry potter fully formed, while on train trip from manchester to london delayed by four hours. On this day, june 26, in 1997, seven years after the inspirational train trip. Harry potter and the philosopher s stone is jk rowling s enchanting debut novel. These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multiawardwinning series feature instantly pickupable new jackets by jonny duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring harry potter to the next generation of readers. 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 novels by j k rowling 707 words 3 pages. Rowling originally intended that the books would be read by the same age children as harry is in the book book 1 aged 1011 and so on. Signed by jk rowling along the bottom of the title page j. Escape to hogwarts with the unmissable series that has sparked a lifelong reading journey for children and families all over the world. While the wizarding world is celebrating voldemort s downfall, professor. Addendum since people keep mailing me to tell me i have it wrong. It is the first novel in the harry potter series and rowling s debut novel, first published in 1997 by bloomsbury.
Harry potter and the philosophers stone by jk rowling. Harry potter and the philosopher\\s stone by rowling, j k. Harry potter and the philosophers stone j k rowling. The first novel in the harry potter series and rowling s debut novel, it follows harry potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday, when he receives a letter of acceptance to hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. The harry potter books were the reason i fell in love with reading and makebelieve worlds and i have jk rowling to thank for that. Harry potter and the philosophers stone ebook by j. Not bookclub, not the australian edition, not the ted smart edition, not the canadian edition, but the scarce true firstfourth bloomsbury edition with the complete number line of 10 9 8 7 6 5 4. His parents were wizards, killed by a dark lords curse when harry was just a baby, and which he somehow survived. Jan 17, 2018 its a very short novel, coming in at just over 200 pages which makes it feel like a lot is crammed together. Harry potter is a wizard and has been awarded a place to study at hogwarts. Harry potter and the philosopher s stone is a fantasy novel written by british author j. Rowling, harry potter and the philosopher s stone my favourite series and possible favourite book of all time are the harry potter series by j. Jk rowling wrote a masterpiece and everyone no matter the age will fall in love with the wizarding world. Mar 06, 2018 harry potter and the philosophers stone uncorrected proof book lesson j.
Harry potter and the philosophers stone is the first novel in the harry potter series and j. Rowling is the author of the recordbreaking, multiawardwinning harry potter novels. Harry potter philosophers stone by jk rowling, first. The writer created a magical, wizarding world which will inevitably give you homey and warm feelings all over. Harry potter and the philosophers stone taught me a valuable lesson. Fantastic beasts and where to find them, quidditch through the ages and the tales of beedle the bard. It kick started my love for reading, it had a profound effect on the genre of books i love the most. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 500 million copies, been translated into over 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films more about j. As the only person on the planet that hasnt read a harry potter book yet i thought id better start i hope this isnt some alien enslavement thing like day of the triffids. And so the first of the harry potter adventures is set to begin. When a letter arrives for unhappy but ordinary harry potter, a decadeold secret is revealed to him that apparently hes the last to know. Rowling illustrator thomas taylorjacket art formatbinding hardcover book condition used fine jacket condition fine quantity available 1 edition reprint binding hardcover isbn 10 0747532699 isbn 9780747532699 publisher bloomsbury place of publication london date published 2000. Harry potter and the philosophers stone book people. Harry potter and the philosophers stone kindle edition.
The books have been translated into over 80 languages, won multiple awards, and sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, becoming the. Harry potter and the philosophers stone is the correct title of this book, as chosen by rowling and used in the british edition. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone, first published in england as harry potter and the philosophers stone, continues to win major awards in england. This is a spoiler free zone so you can read without fear of me ruining the ending of any book. Harry potter and the philosophers stone chapter 16. Its a very short novel, coming in at just over 200 pages which makes it feel like a lot is crammed together. How do you know professor, i think snape is going to steal the stone and ive got to tell professor dumbledore. In 1995 rowling, then an impoverished single parent, finished her manuscript for harry potter and the philosopher s stone which was typed on an old manual typewriter. So far it has won the national book award, the smarties prize, the children s book award, and is shortlisted for the carnegie medal, the u. Rowling, 9781408883747, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Harry potter and the philosophers stone by j k rowling. Rowling s debut became a runaway bestselling award winner, and each new title in the sequence has all but created riots in the streets, as delirious fans chomp at the bit for the latest escapades of harry potter and his cohorts.
Harry potter and the philosophers stone is jk rowlings enchanting debut novel. The writing has been compared to that of jane austen, one of rowling s favourite authors, or roald dahl, whose works dominated children s stories before the appearance of harry potter. Rowling harry potter and the philosophers stone is a fantasy novel written by british author j. The book was submitted to twelve publishing houses, all of which rejected the manuscript.
And it would definitely look beautiful on your shelf. Jk rowling publishes harry potter and the philosophers. Uk print bloomsbury us print scholastic ebook pottermore digital audiobook pottermore. Harry potter and the philosophers stone by rowling. Harry potter and the sorcerer s stone, first published in england as harry potter and the philosopher s stone, continues to win major awards in england.
Rowling harry potter and the philosopher s stone is a fantasy novel written by british author j. Rowlings debut novel, first published in 1997 by bloomsbury. The first harry potter book, harry potter and the philosophers stone, was published in 1997 to immediate popular and critical acclaim. In the first book of the series, called harry potter and the philosophers stone, potter is a ten year old orphan who lives with his mean muggle uncle and aunt, and their bully son. Harry potter has never even heard of hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, privet drive. H arry potter is an orphan brought up by his aunt and uncle who do. Rowling 1997 y ouve probably heard of this book already, and if you havent read it yet i think youll enjoy it. Harry potter philosophers stone by jk rowling, first edition. Fantastic offers on quality books, collections, audio cds and more. Harry potter has been at the heart of waterstones since the first copies of harry potter and the philosophers stone came into our hands. Rowlings first novel, followed by the subsequent six titles in the harry potter series, as well as three books written for charity. H arry potter is an orphan brought up by his aunt and uncle who do not like him at all. Then, on harrys eleventh birthday, a strange man bursts in with some important news.
Harry potter and the philosophers stone book 1 ebook. Rowling continued on to win the smarties book prize three years in a row, the only author ever to do so. These, however, are my only complaints for this perfect novel. Rowling illustrator thomas taylorjacket art formatbinding hardcover book condition used fine jacket condition fine quantity available 1 edition reprint binding hardcover isbn 10 0747532699 isbn 9780747532699 publisher bloomsbury place of publication london date published 2000 size.
Buy harry potter and the philosophers stone paperback by jk rowling. Harry potter and the philosophers stone uncorrected proof book lesson j. It is the first novel in the harry potter series and rowlings debut novel, first published in 1997 by bloomsbury. Harry potter and the philosophers stone by rowling, j. Harry potter and the philosophers stone paperback 26 jun 1997. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site.
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