Jim kay began illustrating the fifth potter book in april 2019 and is particularly looking forward to designing the thestrals and ministry of magic. Meet the new harry potter artist, jim kay childrens books. 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. Jim kay won the kate greenaway medal in 2012 for his illustrations in i a. The first three books in the harry potter series, gorgeously illustrated in full color by jim kay, now available in a collectible boxed set. The fully illustrated edition of harry potter returns as. Prepare to be spellbound by this dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and its muchloved characters in this exclusive kindle in motion edition of one of the worlds favourite books harry potter and the philosophers stone. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone the illustrated edition the beloved first book of the harry potter series, now fully illustrated by awardwinning artist jim kay.
Bloomsbury has commissioned jim to illustrate all seven books in j. Jim s illustrated edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone is sitting between us. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone, the illustrated edition. The hogwarts library collection hogwarts library book j. 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, telegraph on harry potter and the. With dazzling illustrations from jim kay, this new fully illustrated edition of the complete and unabridged text of harry potter and the goblet of fire is sure to delight fans and firsttime readers alike. Dec 06, 20 jim kay, the carnegie medalwinning illustrator of patrick nesss a monster calls, has been chosen to illustrate all seven harry potter books in full colour and design the new book jacket image. Prepare to be spellbound by jim kays dazzling fullcolour illustrations in this stunning new edition of j. The fully illustrated edition of harry potter returns as an. Rowlings beloved harry potter books will be presented in lavishly illustrated fullcolor editions. Harry potter and the goblet of fire illustrated edition by j. Jim kay spent more time on the harry potter and the goblet of fire illustrated edition than he did on any of the books that preceded it, so the wait for the fourth installment was extra long. Jim kay has 19 books on goodreads with 4626820 ratings. Of the many different illustrations of harry potter, jim kays artwork for the harry potter illustrated editions is perhaps the most detailed and heartfelt, and certainly the most prolific.
Editions include harry potter and the philosophers stone illustrated edition and the new harry potter book. First look at jim kays illustrated edition of harry potter. The new edition will be a hardcover with illustrated endpapers and illustrations by jim kay throughout. Oct 04, 2016 prepare to be spellbound by jim kays dazzling fullcolour illustrations in this stunning new edition of j. Jim kay discusses his illustrations in the illustrated edition of j. Jim kays illustrated edition of the philosophers stone is available exclusively on amazon in kindle in motion format. Harry potter illustrator jim kay draws wizards until he. Jim kay works wonders with the illustrated harry potter. What you need to know about the harry potter illustrated. For twelve long years, the dread fortress of azkaban held an infamous prisoner named sirius black. Harry potter the illustrated collection rowling, j. Books by jim kay author of harry potter and the sorcerers. The goblet of fire illustrated edition was released in october 2019, and now that his work on the fourth installment is complete, kay is working on the harry potter and the order of the phoenix. In addition, she created a number of gorgeous illustrations depicting some.
Rowlings classic series has captured a devoted following worldwide, and the drama just gets bigger as the series progress. Rowling to present illustrations of every title in the harry potter series in technicolour. Order of the phoenix illustrated edition harry potter. I love seeing jim kays interpretation of harry potters world, and i feel honored and grateful that he continues to lend his talent to it. Jim kay begins drafting order of the phoenix illustrated edition. I worried id ruin the most popular childrens book in history.
Jim kay is an english illustrator and concept artist who illustrated new special bloomsbury editions of the harry potter books, beginning with harry potter and the philosophers stone illustrated edition in 2015. These editions are a pleasure to read, with generously sized pages, color. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban is now in the shops. Books by jim kay author of harry potter and the sorcerer. Sep 06, 2017 jim kays illustrated edition of the philosophers stone is available exclusively on amazon in kindle in motion format. In addition, she created a number of gorgeous illustrations depicting some of the most noteworthy scenes from the books. Editions include harry potter and the chamber of secrets illustrated edition and the new harry potter book.
The first title, harry potter and the philosophers stone, was released on 6 october 2015, featuring. Rowling herself selected artist jim kay, whose over 100 illustrations make this deluxe format as perfect a gift for th. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban illustrated edition. Harry potter by rowling, illustrator, signed abebooks. Jim kay won the kate greenaway medal in 2012 for his illustrations in a monster. Kay, the artist behind the illustrated editions of the harry potter series, works long days and often into the night in a freestanding studio in the garden of his home in sussex, england. 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 telegraph seeing jim kays illustrations moved me profoundly. His images for a monster calls use everything from beetles to breadboards to create interesting marks and textures. Because hes gentle and captivating, that is not because hes sketchy. It contains the first three books in the series harry potter and the sorcerers stone, harry potter and the chamber of secrets, and harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban in largescale editions, gorgeously illustrated in full color by awardwinning artist jim kay. The hardcover edition of the first harry potter book, with stunning illustrations by the awardwinning illustrator jim kay, was published by bloomsbury back in 2015. Jim kay, the awardwinning illustrator, has been working for the past few years to bring life to the beloved series. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets deluxe edition.
Kate greenawayawardwinning artist jim kay has created over 100 stunning illustrations, making this deluxe format a perfect gift as much for a child being introduced to the series, as for the dedicated fan. Harry potter illustrated edition flip through goblet of fire. First look at jim kays illustrated edition of harry potter and the. The harry potter and the order of the phoenix illustrated edition will be released in 2021. Jim kays glorious illustrations will captivate fans and new readers alike. Unfortunately, illustrating a sevenbook series takes a loooong time especially with well over 100. Goblet of fire is expected to feature over 115 images from jim kay well, it is a rather long book. With dazzling illustrations from jim kay, this new fully illustrated edition of the complete and unabridged text of harry potter and the goblet of fire. How a harry potter illustrator brings the magical to life. Meet the new harry potter artist, jim kay the guardian. Jim kay, the carnegie medalwinning illustrator of patrick nesss a monster calls, has been chosen to illustrate all seven harry potter books in. We look forward to each and every one of them, be they dragons or something downright scarier. The harry potter stories will join that small group of childrens books which are read and. Jim kay won the kate greenaway medal in 2012 for his illustrations in i a monster calls i by patrick ness.
Harry potter and the order of the phoenix illustrated. Harry potter wants to get away from the pernicious dursleys and go to the international quidditch cup with hermione, ron, and the weasleys. Last week, in advance of harry potter and the sorcerers stone. Jul 12, 2019 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 after previously. The illustrated edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone by j.
Harry potter illustrated by jim kay beautiful book. The harry potter illustrated editions by bloomsbury are beautiful masterpieces and perfect additions to any fans library. Come back tomorrow for the first look at snape and to find out how jim kay created the new face of harry potter. Kate greenawayaward winning artist jim kay has created over 100 stunning illustrations, making this deluxe format a perfect gift as much for a child being. American artist mary grandpre designed the book covers for the us editions of all seven harry potter books, as well as blackandwhite chapter artwork. Mary grandpres harry potter artwork harry potter fan zone. Sep 14, 2017 the harry potter illustrated editions by bloomsbury are beautiful masterpieces and perfect additions to any fans library. Illustrated edition will be released 8 october, 2019 and you can preorder from bloomsburys official website.
Kate greenawayawardwinning artist jim kay has created over 100 stunning illustrations, making this deluxe format a perfect gift as much for a child being introduced to. If youre one of the few fans who hasnt yet been won over by the artists evocative renderings of the potter world, the rest of us can only gaze back at you in bafflement. Join me during my first flip through of the entire book. So i did, but instead of getting the original books, i decided to get something different, one with illustrations, i came across this illustrated version of harry potter by jim kay, a large hardback book with shiny foil title on the front and spine of the book. Jim kay has officially begun work on the illustrated edition of harry potter and the. The third book in the bestselling harry potter series, now illustrated in glorious full color by awardwinning artist jim kay.
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. Harry potter illustrated editions prepare to be spellbound by jim kay s dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in these fullcolour illustrated editions. Oct 03, 2015 harry potter and the philosophers stone. Harry potter and the goblet of fire illustrated edition was released october 8th, 2019. Jim kay talks about illustrating harry potter and the. Oct 06, 2015 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. What you need to know about the harry potter illustrated editions. Breathtaking scenes, dark themes and unforgettable characters including dobby and gilderoy lockhart await inside this fully illustrated edition. Below is an image from the new book buckbeak on hagrids bed a tricky thing showing a big horsetype animal on a giants bed. The awardwinning harry potter illustrator is sitting beside me at one end of a long mahogany table, with a mug of tea. 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.
Jim studied illustration at the university of westminster. I love his interpretation of harry potters world, and i feel honoured and grateful that he has lent his talent to it j. Jim kay begins drafting order of the phoenix illustrated. There is no diagon alley this time in the deluxe edition, instead the book has a foldout showing an anatomical study of a werewolf i love anatomical illustrations. The interior of hagrids hut was inspired by one of the rooms at the incredible calke abbey, i have been there so many times and it is always. 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, telegraph seeing jim kays illustrations moved me profoundly. Harry potter and the philosophers stone deluxe edition. Convicted of killing thirteen people with a single curse, he was said to be the heir apparent to the dark lord, voldemort. Start building that extra set of shelves now, potter fans.
First look at jim kays illustrated edition of harry. The beloved first book of the harry potter series, now fully illustrated by awardwinning artist jim kay. May 08, 2020 the goblet of fire illustrated edition was released in october 2019, and now that his work on the fourth installment is complete, kay is working on the harry potter and the order of the phoenix. 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 after previously. A specially designed kindle in motion edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone as illustrated by jim kay. Artist jim kay on illustrating harry potter wizarding world. The fourth book in the beloved harry potter series, now illustrated in glorious full color by awardwinning artist jim kay. Creating over a hundred images per book, the british illustrators renderings of our favourite witches, wizards, and magical locales are not only wonderfully vivid and technically impressivethey. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone the illustrated. Harry potter and the goblet of fire illustrated edition by. Rowling its all that an oldfashioned book aficionado could wish for. To date, he has illustrated the first four books, and plans to complete art for the final three books. Rowling herself selected artist jim kay, whose over 100 illustrations make this deluxe format as perfect a gift for the child being introduced to the series as for the dedicated fan.
It comes as no surprise, then, to report that kays illustrated edition of harry potter and the goblet of. I love his interpretation of harry potters world, and i feel honoured and grateful that he has lent his talent to it, j. Jim kay on illustrating the world of harry potter youtube. Jim kay illustrator of harry potter and the sorcerers stone. Jim kay is an english artist from northhampshire, england, who won the kate greenway medal in 2012 for his illustrations for the book a monster calls by patrick ness. At this point, a new installment of the harry potter series illustrated by jim kay needs no introduction. Jim kays illustration of harry potter and the philosophers stone. 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. Unfortunately, illustrating a sevenbook series takes a loooong time especially with well over 100 illustrations per book. The first fully illustrated edition of harry potter and the goblet of fire is an extraordinary creative achievement by two extraordinary talents jim kay s inspired reimagining of j. Our fan made order of the phoenix illustrated edition jacket.
This website uses cookies to improve user experience. The illustrated collection books boxed set rowling, j. Harry potter and the goblet of fire illustrated edition. Browse and buy harry potter illustrated editions and see beautiful harry potter illustrations from the hand of illustrator, jim kay. Now, take a sneak peek inside this mammoth new books pages. Jk rowlings bestselling boy wizard is due for a makeover, with the launch of awardwinning illustrator jim kays fullyillustrated edition of harry potter in 2015. Order of the phoenix illustrated edition harry potter fan. Jims illustrated edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone is sitting between us. The illustrated editions release, ew exclusively revealed four of illustrator jim kays stunning images. As ever, jim kays artwork is meticulously detailed. Unfortunately for harry potter, hes not normal even by wizarding standards.
Nov 06, 2019 kay, the artist behind the illustrated editions of the harry potter series, works long days and often into the night in a freestanding studio in the garden of his home in sussex, england. Prepare to be spellbound by jim kay s dazzling fullcolour illustrations in this stunning new edition of j. Harry potters new image revealed harry potter the guardian. The goblet of fire illustrated edition is set to be released fall 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.
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