The dursleys were so mean and hideous that summer that all harry potter wanted was to get back to the hogwarts school for witchcraft and wizardry. Is a copy of harry potter and the chamber of secrets with. As with its predecessor harry potter and the chamber of secrets is a highly readable and imaginative adventure story with real, fallible, characters, plenty of humour and, of course, loads of magic and spells. The chamber of secrets is in my opinion the weakest of the harry potter books. Illustrated harry potter and the chamber of secrets is. How to tell if your old copy of harry potter is worth up.
Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of harry potter and the chamber of secrets, these irresistible house editions celebrate the noble character of the four hogwarts houses. Featuring gorgeous housethemed cover art and interior line illustrations by levi pinfold, each book has vibrant sprayed edges in the house livery. A wardwinning awardwinning illustrator jim kay has been working his magic on the harry potter stories once again, and we can now give you a special glimpse inside harry potter and the chamber of secrets illustrated edition from bloomsbury. The book sheds light on the folklore rowling incorporated into her series without getting bogged.
Awardwinning artist jim kay illustrates year two of harrys adventures at hogwarts, in the same beautiful, giftready format as harry potter and the sorcerers stone. I have been anxiously awaiting the release of the illustrated edition of harry potter and the chamber of secrets since i finished the illustrated version of harry potter and the sorcerers stone. This time around, ill be breaking down some of the motifs that appear in this books art. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets illustrated by jim kay detailed book view.
While there are fewer illustrations in this book, i am still quite pleased with. Is a copy of harry potter and the chamber of secrets with no illustrations on the titles pages of chapters 4 and 5 a collectors item. Jim kays colour illustrations for the harry potter books are extraordinary, adding something new and exciting to stories that some readers will know practically by heart. The illustrated edition harry potter, book 2 hardcover illustrated, october 4, 2016. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets illustrated. Kays illustrated edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone is a triumph a book so alive it seems. Illustrated harry potter and the chamber of secrets booktrust. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets was first published in 1998. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. I hope you enjoy this flip through of the entire book. As harry goes down into the chamber of secrets, readers feel like they take that journey with him. Every chapter illustration from the harry potter books. Harry potter chamber of secrets illustrated edition. Jim kay is signed up to illustrate all seven harry potter books.
Harry potter and the chamber of secrets illustrated edition l flip. Heres the book cover for the fully illustrated harry potter and the chamber of secrets. Harry potter and the philosophers stone first hit shelves in the united kingdom on june 26, 1997, arriving stateside as harry potter and the sorcerers stone on sept. Basilisk snake from harry potter and the chamber of secrets was actually inspired by the. Still, it is a great read compared to 90% of other books in general, and 99% of other childrens fantasy novels. Exclusive first look inside chamber of secrets illustrated. Make sure to check out my other harry potter related videos below. I love his interpretation of harry potters world, and i feel honoured and grateful that he has lent his talent to it, j. Well, this section on mugglenet will explain all the intricacies associated with the rare harry potter books, from the first editions to the misprints and covers associated with each. But just as hes packing his bags, harry receives a warning from a strange. Rowling 2016, hardcover, illustrated at the best online prices at ebay. The hardcover of the harry potter and the chamber of secrets. Kays illustrated edition of harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban was.
Heres the book cover for the fully illustrated harry potter and the chamber of secrets accio illustrations. Rowling harry potter and the chamber of secrets, is a fantasy novel written by british author j. Some people might wonder why id buy another version of any of the harry potter books, but this is an absolute must have if you even so much as love. Her parents loved reading and their house in chepstow was full of books. Now, the publishers have debuted new images for the second harry potter book, harry potter and the chamber of secrets. Explore an assortment of colourful cover artwork for chamber of secrets from around the globe. Kays illustrated edition of harry potter and the chamber of secrets was published in 4 october 2016, featuring 115 new colour images.
Watch the beautiful illustrated edition of harry potter and the chamber of secrets come to life in this animated book trailer. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets house editions these irresistible house editions celebrate the noble character of the four hogwarts houses. This sequel to harry potter and the sorcerers stone 1998 brings back the doughty young wizardintraining to face suspicious adults, hostile classmates, fretful ghosts, rambunctious spells, giant spiders, and even an avatar of lord voldemort, the evil sorcerer who killed his parents, while saving the hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry from a deadly, mysterious menace. Rowlings harry potter and the chamber of secrets, in which harry comes facetoface with tom riddle, horcruxes, house elves, and so much more. The plot follows harrys second year at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, during which a series of messages on the walls of the schools corridors warn that the chamber of secrets has been opened and that the heir of slytherin would. Even the pages without large illustrations have the paper printed and marked with ink blots or paper stains. Jim is currently working on the illustrations for book 3, the prisoner of azkaban, due october 2017. Breathtaking scenes, dark themes and unforgettable characters including dobby and gilderoy lockhart. Just like the illustrated harry potter and the philosophers stone, the chamber of secrets is peppered with eyecatching imagery by artist jim kay. Featuring gorgeous housethemed cover art and interior line illustrations by kate greenaway medal winner levi pinfold, each book will also have vibrant. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets illustrated edition.
I am so excited the chamber of secrets illustrated edition is finally here. Discover jim kays magical illustrations in this new paperback edition of j. Illustrated harry potter and the chamber of secrets is dark and. Harry potter fan art harry potter film harry potter world harry potter jim kay hogwarts harry potter illustrated book harry potter ilustraciones illustrations harry potter fan art percy jackson. Rowlings harry potter and the chamber of secrets in a gorgeous smaller format with french flaps and selected fullcolour illustrations from the bestselling illustrated hardback. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets gryffindor. Buy harry potter and the chamber of secrets harry potter. The illustrated edition harry potter, book 2, volume 2 by j. Buy harry potter and the chamber of secrets harry potter 2 book online at best prices in india on. Lovereading view on harry potter and the chamber of secrets illustrated edition. Since kay puts so much passion and effort into his work, i believe that every detail deserves recognition.
Illustrator jim kay continues to provide the images, picking up his best pencils and drawing tools to bring the fantasy world to life. In fact, j k rowling wrote her first book at the age of six a story about a rabbit called. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets illustrated edition paperback. Last week, we revealed over 30 easter eggs hidden in jim kays illustrations for harry potter and the chamber of secrets. There is no need to have read harry potter and the philosophers stone to enjoy this book. Rowling and the second novel in the harry potter series. Chamber of secrets cover art harry potter fan zone. Motifs in jim kays illustrations for harry potter and. Heres the book cover for the fully illustrated harry.
While there are fewer illustrations in this book, i am still quite. I know the story by heart, but with those beautiful illustrations it is kind of a new adventure to join. Harry potter harry potter and the chamber of secrets. Prepare to be spellbound by jim kays dazzling fullcolour illustrations in this stunning new edition of j. As the text frames the pictures, it really emphasizes the images and their role in storytelling. Harry potter fans of all ages will enjoy the breezy nature of a journey through a history of magic. The first title, harry potter and the philosophers stone, was released on 6 october 2015, featuring over 100 fullcolour illustrations.
Following on from the huge success of last years harry potter and the philosophers stone illustrated edition, pottermore has teased some images from the followup, the chamber of secrets. The new artwork shown is a double page about mandrakes, a double page of the chapter the deathday party with a background illustration, and the already known phoenix illustration. Rowlings wizarding world has won legions of fans since the first illustrated edition of. Full of little details you can discover something new everytime you look at the. Rowling kays 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, praise for harry potter and the. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets is the second book in the phenomenally successful harry potter series by jk rowling, and after listening to this fantastic reading of what is sure to become an absolute classic, there is little doubt that rowlings stories will continue to capture the imaginations of generations of young readers long into the future. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The illustrated edition harry potter, book 2 hardcover at. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets is a fantasy novel written by british author j.