{"product_id":"harry-potter-and-the-philosophers-stone-25th-anniversary-edition-hardcover","title":"Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - 25th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)","description":"                                            \u003cb\u003eThis glorious, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling collector's edition of J.K. Rowling's classic first story will take you on the magical journey of a lifetime. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGalloping gargoyles! 2022 is the silver anniversary of J.K. Rowling's magical classic \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIn celebration of 25 years of Harry Potter magic, Bloomsbury is proud to be releasing a special commemorative edition of the original story, with a wealth of special features and celebratory bonus content guaranteed to delight brand-new readers and long-time fans alike-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Beautiful hardback edition \u003c\/b\u003efor the perfect special gift\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Original front cover \u003c\/b\u003efrom the very first 1997 edition, illustrated by Thomas Taylor     one of the most iconic book covers of the twentieth century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003eAvailable for \u003cb\u003eone year only     \u003c\/b\u003eget your copy while stocks last!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Original drawings \u003c\/b\u003efrom J.K. Rowling's own archive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Thomas Taylor's charming account \u003c\/b\u003eof illustrating the cover for the first time, as a young artist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Fully updated story text, with refreshed design, \u003c\/b\u003eto provide the perfect reading experience\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHarry Potter lives in the cupboard under the stairs at his uncle and aunt's house at number four, Privet Drive     until the day when a mysterious letter arrives from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and a giant on a flying motorcycle arrives to change his life with four simple words- \u003ci\u003e'Harry     yer a wizard.'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince its first publication, Harry Potter and his epic adventures have become a cultural phenomenon, bewitching millions of readers all across the globe. This irresistible anniversary edition will bring back treasured memories for the fans who remember the excitement when Harry's journey first began, as well as introduce a new generation to the unforgettable story of the Boy Who Lived.\u003cbr\u003eA bestseller in \u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Times \u003c\/i\u003echarts, June 2022.\u003cbr\u003eJ.K. Rowling is best known as the author of the seven Harry Potter books, which were published between 1997 and 2007. The enduringly popular adventures of Harry, Ron and Hermione have gone on to sell over 500 million copies, be translated into over 80 languages and made into eight blockbuster films. Alongside the Harry Potter series, she also wrote three short companion volumes for charity- \u003ci\u003eQuidditch Through the Ages\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them\u003c\/i\u003e, in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos, and \u003ci\u003eThe Tales of Beedle the Bard\u003c\/i\u003e, in aid of Lumos. J.K. Rowling collaborated with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany to continue Harry's story in a stage play, \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Cursed Child\u003c\/i\u003e, which opened in London in 2016 and is now playing worldwide. In the same year, she made her debut as a screenwriter with the film \u003ci\u003eFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them\u003c\/i\u003e, the first in a series featuring Magizoologist Newt Scamander, which was inspired by the original companion volume. J.K. Rowling has also written a standalone novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Casual Vacancy\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand is the author of the Strike crime series under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. Both have been adapted for television. In 2020 J.K. Rowling returned to publishing for younger children with the fairy tale \u003ci\u003eThe Ickabog\u003c\/i\u003e, the royalties from which she is donating to groups affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and a Companion of Honour for services to literature and philanthropy. She lives in Scotland with her family.\u003cbr\u003eThomas Taylor's first professional commission after leaving art school was the cover art for a debut novel called \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone\u003c\/i\u003e by J.K. Rowling. He then went on to illustrate, and also write, more than a dozen picture books (most notably the Clovis the Tiger books) before venturing into the world of children's fiction himself. His bestselling middle grade novel \u003ci\u003eMalamander\u003c\/i\u003e (2019) has been translated into 20 languages, and introduces a five-book series about a mysterious seaside town called Eerie-on-Sea. Thomas currently lives on the south coast of England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA glorious silver anniversary edition of J.K. Rowling's classic first story, featuring the original 1997 front cover illustration by Thomas Taylor and exciting bonus material to celebrate 25 years of Harry Potter magic\r\n                                        ","brand":"Harry Potter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42243620733119,"sku":"9781526646651","price":28.79,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/1689\/8751\/products\/aZ13EQ0tHTL6DYx6ZiBUCkG-e4nMv7BhudGjyKjNE4AUnA_60_60.jpg?v=1676952756","url":"https:\/\/www.popweasel.co.nz\/products\/harry-potter-and-the-philosophers-stone-25th-anniversary-edition-hardcover","provider":"Pop Weasel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}