HARRY POTTER “20TH ANNIVERSARY” COVERS BY AWARD-WINNING ILLUSTRATOR TO HIT BOOKSTORES IN ASIA

New Covers Illustrated by Award-Winning Artist Brian Selznick released this June!

KUALA LUMPUR: Scholastic is treating Potterheads to the brand-new “20th Anniversary” covers of

J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, illustrated by worldwide bestselling author and award-winning artist Brian Selznick. The release of the new edition marks the celebrated milestone of the 20th.

Anniversary of the US. publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. The highly-anticipated new paperback editions have been released last June 26, 2018.

Breathing the epic story into life, the new edition is rendered with Selznick’s signature black-andwhite style with jewel-toned type. But when the covers are placed side by side in a chronological order, this is where the real magic happens. The covers will then form a dazzling single image that tells the overarching story that begins with Harry’s arrival at Number Four, Privet Drive, through the epic conclusion of the Battle of Hogwarts.

All seven covers depict thrilling moments and beloved characters from across the series, including Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Albus Dumbledore, and many more. Sharp-eyed readers will spot intricate details throughout the artwork, such as Hermione’s Time-Turner, Harry’s Patronus, the maze from the Triwizard Tournament, and the Hogwarts Express steaming toward a new school year with the next generation on board.

Being a fan himself, Selznick said, “I’m a huge Harry Potter fan (a proud Hufflepuff), and to be asked to illustrate the 20th Anniversary edition covers was an absolute honor. I knew this project came with so much responsibility to the stories, as well as to the readers. I revisited the books and Scholastic.

The 20th anniversary was also celebrated here in the Philippines by readers who are also fan of Harry Potter. All the attendees participated in the different games prepared by the Scholastic team and won signature Harry Potter items.



HARRY POTTER characters, names, and related indicia are trademarks of and © WBEI. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © J.K. Rowling. SCHOLASTIC TM/ ® Scholastic Inc. Art by Brian Selznick

© 2018 by Scholastic Inc.

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