Harry Potter Books 1-7 Special Edition Boxed Set: The Complete Series

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Harry Potter is a fantastic series. One might be tempted to think it's overblown or over-rated by its enthusiasts. One would, in fact, be forgiven for taking that impression almost exclusively from the movies; they're enjoyable enough in their own right, but suffer problems of less-than-amazing adaptation and fluctuations in creative vision that make the film series feel somewhat disjointed and less-thoughtful than the books they're based on, and have the added problem of the younger actors and actresses often taking a few films to develop the skills to portray their characters naturally (an occupational hazard of a fantasy epic that relies on child actors, really). The Harry Potter novels, meanwhile, provide an arguably smoother introduction and, subsequently, a more fleshed-out experience in Harry's world, with the earlier, shorter books providing a comfortable and more "episodic" early portion that's great for allowing readers to get their feet wet, becoming gradually more involved and complex until the build-up culminates with the fourth and fifth novels, where the story goes all-in on characterization and worldbuilding detail, presuming the writer to be fully invested by that point, and keeping that level of maturity and intensity right up to the ending of the final volume. However, as the last book in the series, it’s not worth as much when looking at first edition copies, with a number of exceptions. The penultimate book in the series, the Half Blood Prince was released at the same time as the Goblet of Fire film. It had a wide hardcover release, and it was well-received by critics and fans alike. In the present day, it’s worth little, even for first edition copies of the UK version. The US version was released roughly five months later and is instantly recognizable as a parallel. For one, the cover is completely different, while the name was changed to make a more ‘magical’ connection with the reader. It was published by Scholastic and was illustrated by Mary GrandPré. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the finale, focusing on a showdown between Harry and Voldemort, which encompasses the rest of the wizarding world. A massive tome, it comes in at 607 words for the original UK edition, 759 words for the US edition and 620 for the 2014 UK rewrite.

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For the highest values, we’d look to the hardcover edition, which is the best first edition Harry Potter book overall. The events in the last several weeks have firmed our resolve as a company to confront difficult societal issues. Warner Bros.’s position on inclusiveness is well established, and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture has never been more important to our company and to our audiences around the world. We deeply value the work of our storytellers, who give so much of themselves in sharing their creations with us all. We recognize our responsibility to foster empathy and advocate understanding of all communities and all people, particularly those we work with and those we reach through our content.” Even if you do, you’d have to have taken special care of it, and that didn’t happen too often, especially when it’s a book made for children. The Harry Potter series follows the exploits of the eponymous boy wizard as he begins his schooling at the magical castle known as Hogwarts. As such, there are several books, one for each year he’s in education. They grow impressively in scope and tone, with later editions winning almost every award imaginable in several regions around the world. The first was released in the UK in 1997, with the final book coming out roughly a decade later. Harry Potter Book Set Cheapest Price(s): Scholastic’s US first editions are priced in the three-figure range, but keep an eye out for signed copies. First Australian editions will sell for a modest sum, while Canadian firsts are cheaply priced. Once again, there’s a range of great investment pieces, depending on your budget.The one that started it all, the original Harry Potter book was released in 1997 in the UK. (It’s also referred to as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the US.) In other words, books are still trendy, with first editions being seen as the best possible versions that money can buy. You can also take a look at the front cover, as the illustration changes depending on the publisher and the region. *It’s worth noting that advanced proof copies are also available, although they’re not as collectible as a bonafide first edition copy. As always, hardcover versions are strongly preferred.

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I put off reading the Harry Potter series for so, so long as I thought it would be too juvenile. (I didn't see the movies, either). I love fantasy fiction, but I'm more apt to read the works of Terry Goodkind or Terry Brooks as opposed to books intended for young adults. I am incredibly glad that I gave the Harry Potter series a chance. While the first couple of books are definitely geared towards young adult readers, the world, the characters, and the story that Rowling creates are all so fascinating and fun that it really doesn't matter. I'm currently reading the series a 2nd time and I'm enjoying them even more than I did the 1st time. These books are absolutely timeless classics and are among my all-time favorite books. Here’s everything you could need to know about collecting first-edition Harry Potter books, from pricing to an investment outlook over the next decade or so. Harry Potter Book Set: The Basics The earlier you look, the more likely you are to pay a significant premium when looking at first editions in the Harry Potter series.Transgender women are women. Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people and goes against all advice given by professional health care associations who have far more expertise on this subject matter than either Jo or I.” Kindles and intelligent devices have indeed transformed how we consume media, but there’s still a burgeoning market for rare books, especially when it’s one of the most popular series in existence. It had an initial print run of just 30,000, which is much lower than any of the other US editions. It’s still a great long-term investment piece, especially for US collectors who’d prefer to have the version they grew up with as children. There were just 500 first edition hardcovers produced, while 300 were sent to schools and children’s libraries across the UK. This means that it’s especially rare if you’re able to find a true original.