Harry potter first edition featuring jk rowling drawings. The first novel in the series, harry potter and the philosophers stone, has sold in excess of 120 million copies, 9 making it one of the bestselling books of all time. At the time the home went back up for sale in 2011, harry potter fans began to notice similarities between the cottage and the series. Find out about awards won by harry potter and the philosophers stone, harry potter and the chamber of secrets, harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban, harry potter and the goblet of fire, harry potter and the order of the phoenix, harry potter and the halfblood prince and harry potter and the deathly hallows. Rowling is set to release three more harry potter books. Rowling is the author of the muchloved series of seven harry potter novels, originally published between 1997 and 2007. The cards were collated and sold for charity in book form in august 2008. May 21, 20 a first edition copy of harry potter and the philosophers stone, with author jk rowlings notes and original illustrations, was sold for. We can now reveal that, since that moment, half a billion harry potter books have now been sold. The book is one of just 500 copies printed, and one of the 300 of those that were sent to libraries across the uk.
Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold more than 500 million copies, been translated into 80 languages and made into eight blockbuster films. Edinburghbased author jk rowling is best known for her work writing the awardwinning series of harry potter fantasy books, which have sold over 400 million copies worldwide and been the basis. Jk rowling novels have given birth to an allnew era of fantasy fiction and have been adapted into numerous super hit hollywood movies. Jun 19, 2017 across the pond, harry potter and the cursed child has also made millions for rowling. Jk rowlings fourth book harry potter and the goblet of fire released on july 8, 2000 simultaneously in the uk and us, and went on to register record sales in both nations. Jk rowling and the father who sold rare harry potter books to pay. Rowling s contribution was an 800word harry potter prequel that concerns harry s father, james potter, and godfather, sirius black, and takes place three years before harry was born. Rowling is of course the infamous english author, who wrote the harry potter series of books i still prefer enid blyton.
A rare first edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone has sold. Rowling came from humble economic means before writing harry potter and the sorcerers stone, a childrens fantasy novel. The stage play topped the charts in rowlings native britain with 1,372,402 copies sold in. Mar 11, 2020 one of the most expensive copies of harry potter to sell at auction, sold for. Jul 18, 2011 the first harry potter book was published in 1997 and the series has sold more than 400 million copies worldwide. The bestselling british author made the announcement on her website on wednesday, august 17. On top of the harry potter series, jk rowling has written a few supplemental books that tie in to the harry potter.
Rowling achieved her considerable fame and wealth as the author of the harry potter novels, but has since tried her hand at novels for older readers. Harry potter harry potter awards jk rowling awards. Every harry potter and fantastic beasts film ranked. Jul 27, 2017 over the course of the seven harry potter books, j. Some editions of jk rowling books have also become highly collectible even though the first one was only published in 1997 and the print runs have been huge. Rowling published her first book, harry potter and the. Make offer harry potter books complete set 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 jk rowling six first editions harry potter boxset books 17 by j. Dec, 2016 a handwritten and jewelled edition of jk rowlings the tales of beedle the bard gifted to her publisher has sold for. Number of the harry potter books sold in the united states. Pictures is the studio that produced the harry potter films.
In an post published today on pottermore, the digital heart of the wizarding world, rowling and her team announced that 500 million harry potter books have been sold in. The series has sold more than 450 million copies and was adapted into a blockbuster film franchise. Rare edition of jk rowlings beedle the bard sells for. Across the pond, harry potter and the cursed child has also made millions for rowling. The books were translated into 73 different languages and sold more than 450 million copies. The harry potter series is now published in 80 languages, and over 500 million copies have been sold across the world. Harry potter and the philosophers stone this rare first. Thats before the profits from her latest ventures are even considered. Harry potter jk rowling biography books by jk rowling. Rowling became famous for writing the harry potter series, she lived in church cottage, tutshill, in the forest of dean with her family sister dianne, mother anne, and father peter from the age of 9 to 18. Books harry potter and the sorcerers stone after a number of rejections, rowling finally sold her first book, harry potter and the philosophers. Jk rowling s muchloved harry potter book series has won countless book awards. On average, this means one in fifteen people in the world owns a harry potter book.
It falls behind jk rowlings series by about 150 million copies rowling has sold about 450 million books, stine about 300 million. The casual vacancy was published in 2012 and marked her first novel after the wildly popular fantasy fiction series wrapped up in 2007. Other potter antique sales include leatherbound, handwritten and illustrated copies of rowlings companion book the tales of beedle the bard, an exclusive seventh copy of which was sold. Find out about awards won by harry potter and the philosophers stone, harry potter and the chamber of secrets, harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban, harry potter and the goblet of fire, harry potter and the order of the phoenix, harry potter and the halfblood prince and harry potter and the.
Harry potter has hit a huge milestone this year, with more than 500. The first harry potter book, harry potter and the philosophers stone, was published in 1997 to immediate popular and critical acclaim. Asked in harry potter how many harry potter books have been. Together we own the largest known collection of harry potter published variant editions in the world today. Rowlings harry potter and the philosophers stone sold for. Holy grail first edition of philosophers stone sells for.
Neil murray, is a director of the company, rowling is the lead person in control under her married name of mrs. Its content featured adult themes such as political. A rare original copy of the first harry potter book has sold for. The books have been translated into over 80 languages, won multiple awards, and sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, becoming the bestselling book series in history. Rowling, is a british author and screenwriter best known for her sevenbook harry potter childrens book series. The harry potter books have been translated into 68 different languages. Since the first installment of the harry potter series was released in 1997, j.
Jan 01, 2004 harry potter and the philosophers stone. Rowling sold the film rights for the first four harry potter books to warner bros. Mar 18, 2020 other potter antique sales include leatherbound, handwritten and illustrated copies of rowlings companion book the tales of beedle the bard, an exclusive seventh copy of which was sold. The harry potter books have since broken many records. In 2007 harry potter and the deathly hallows became the fastestselling book ever, selling 2. Feb 01, 2018 in an post published today on pottermore, the digital heart of the wizarding world, rowling and her team announced that 500 million harry potter books have been sold in over 80 languages. Six further bestselling books and eight blockbuster films followed.
The j k rowling online store was founded and operated by a team of harry potter fans. Along with the three companion books written for charity, the series has sold over 500 million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. It sold around two million copies in the first two days, proving that harry potter was still a bankable name among young readers. Top 9 books by jk rowling best book recommendations, best. Over the course of the seven harry potter books, j. They have become the bestselling book series in history. In the us, it sold more than 3 million copies in 48 hours, a feat unheard of. The novels chronicle the lives of a young wizard, harry potter, and his friends. Jun 23, 2011 1997 harry potter first hit uk bookshelves, with jk rowlings debut novel, harry potter and the philosophers stone. It falls behind jk rowling s series by about 150 million copies rowling has sold about 450 million books, stine about 300 million. This number is sure to climb as more and more children are introduced to j. The books have been translated into over 80 languages, won multiple awards, and sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, becoming the. Twenty years ago, readers around the world first discovered the magical story of harry potter, created by j. Rowling biography, a british novelist best known as the author of the harry potter book series.
The digital sales show how potter fans have adopted a modern approach to interacting with the wizarding world. Harry potter is much more than just a bestselling series of fantasy books. Having sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, harry potter by j. The stage play topped the charts in rowlings native britain with 1,372,402 copies sold in 2016. Rowling is the author of the recordbreaking, multiawardwinning harry potter novels. Jk rowlings muchloved harry potter book series has won countless book awards. Author jk rowling is also credited as joanne in the publishing. Rowling makes and spends her millions business insider. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. Apr 09, 2019 jk rowling created the beloved character of harry potter and have written 8 books in the harry potter series with several supplementary stories to the world of fantasy and magic. Jk rowling news, views, gossip, pictures, video daily. The books which have sold over 450 million copies and subsequent film adaptations became a big part of many childrens lives, and the end of the franchise.
A demand rowling made was that the principal cast be kept strictly british, allowing nevertheless for the inclusion of many irish actors such as the late. Actually the estimated number is between 350 million and 400 million for the 7. Harry potter is a series of fantasy novels written by british author j. Rowling buys home that inspired harry potter series. In an post published today on pottermore, the digital heart of the wizarding world, rowling and her team announced that 500 million harry potter books have been sold in over 80 languages since. How many books has jk rowling sold worldwide answers. Probably the most famous author in the world, rowling was the first author to become a billionaire.
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