Harry Potter's World Like You've Never Seen It Before: Illustrated

Publishers Scholastic and Bloomsbury are re-releasing the series with full-color illustrations.Between author J.K. Rowling's fan hub experience Pottermore and a slew of fans bringing elements of Harry Potter's world to life (Marauder's Map, a seven-book saga in one), the boy who lived lives on, this time in gorgeous color illustrations.Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2015-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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World Book Day plans reinvigoration for 2012 event

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