Harry potter and the half blood prince illustrated

July 25, 2005
'Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince': The Kirkus Review
Review Date: JULY 25, 2005
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Revealed at last–now that the fog of whipped-up anticipation, secrecy, hints, threats, news stories of legal action, wild speculation, midnight-oil-burning and marketing smoke is thinning–the penultimate Potter sequel delivers, as have its predecessors, a tale worth the wait. Readers who felt a bit hammered by the adolescent rage coloring Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003) will be relieved to find that Rowling has returned to the lighter tone of earlier episodes, though properly portentous events do swirl in the background, and, as promised: There Is a Death.

Harry enters his sixth year at Hogwarts knowing that he has a pivotal role to play in the now-open war against Voldemort, sure that Draco Malfoy is up to something, and more than a little conflicted by his attraction to Ginny Weasley, sidekick Ron's suddenly not-so-little sister. Harry's relationship to Dumbledore is entering a new phase, too, as under the kindly old wizard's direct guidance, he begins taking trips through a series of magically preserved memories to explore his archenemy's parentage and character.

Meanwhile, Harry's glee at getting a leg up in Potions class thanks to a heavily annotated old textbook that once belonged to a mysterious “Half-Blood Prince” rivals his discomfort at being caught between Ron and Hermione, who are going through a rocky patch, and the horror of discovering that his new Defense Against the Dark Arts instructor is none other than hated, hateful Severus Snape. How could Dumbledore possibly insist, as he repeatedly does, that Snape is a trustworthy ally?

While charting teenage infatuations and friendships with a wry wit that occasionally tumbles into outright merriment, Rowling tucks in several revelations (notably, the secret to Voldemort's seeming immortality), adds a dash of sympathy for Malfoy (of all people!), who does indeed turn out to be part of an ugly scheme, and further develops Snape's role as a pivotal character. Then, after a heartrending test of Harry's loyalty to Dumbledore, Rowling propels the plot to a climax that is–thanks to artful pre-pub preparation–tragic, but not uncomfortably shocking. This newest excursion into the Potterverse will leave readers pleased, amused, excited, scared, infuriated, delighted, sad, surprised, thoughtful–and likely wondering where Voldemort has got to, since he appears only in flashbacks. There's no doubt, however, that he'll figure prominently in what promises to be a spectacular finish.

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ROWLING, J. K. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. illus. by Mary GrandPré. 672p. Scholastic/Arthur A. Levine Bks. 2005. Tr $29.99. ISBN 0-439-78454-9; PLB $34.99. ISBN 0-439-78677-0. LC 2005921149.
Gr 5 Up–Opening just a few weeks after the previous book left off, the penultimate entry in the series is, as the author foretold, the darkest and most unsettling yet. The deeds of Voldemort's Death Eaters are spreading even to the Muggle world, which is enshrouded in a mist caused by Dementors draining hope and happiness. Harry, turning 16, leaves for Hogwarts with the promise of private lessons with Dumbledore. No longer a fearful boy living under the stairs, he is clearly a leader and increasingly isolated as rumors spread that he is the “Chosen One,” the only individual capable of defeating Voldemort. Two attempts on students' lives, Harry's conviction that Draco Malfoy has become a Death Eater, and Snape's usual slimy behavior add to the increasing tension. Yet through it all, Harry and his friends are typical teens, sharing homework and messy rooms, rushing to classes and sports practices, and flirting. Ron and Hermione realize their attraction, as do Harry and Ginny. Dozens of plot strands are p

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  Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st ed. Good condition. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Toning to page ends. Good DJ with some edge wear and creasing.

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  Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Mary GrandPr� (illustrator). First Thus. First edition, first printing of the Deluxe Edition. Octavo in blind-embossed black cloth, in jacket with wrap-around illustration and publisher's matte pictorial board slipcase. Light shelfwear. **Due to size or weight of book additional charges for international and priority shipping may apply.**.

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  Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Grand Pre, Mary (illustrator). First Thus. First edition, first printing of the Deluxe Edition. Octavo in blind-embossed black cloth, in jacket with wrap-around illustration and publisher's matte pictorial board slipcase. Faint shelfwear. **Due to size or weight of book additional charges for international and priority shipping may apply.**.

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  Hardcover_pictorial boards. Condition: New-Collectible. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Jim Kay (illustrator). First Illustrated Edition. Physical Info: 1.3" H x 10.6" L x 9.2" W (3.35 lbs) 256 pages. 22nd printing w/number line. Silk ribbon marker. Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product. Target Age Group: 09 to 13. Secure shipping in box w/tracking number. The beloved first book of the Harry Potter series, now fully illustrated by award-winning artist Jim Kay. For the first time, J.K. Rowling's beloved Harry Potter books will be presented in lavishly illustrated full-color editions. Award-winning artist Jim Kay has created over 100 stunning illustrations, making this deluxe format a perfect gift for a child being introduced to the series and for dedicated fans.Harry Potter has never been the star of a Quidditch team, scoring points while riding a broom far above the ground. He knows no spells, has never helped to hatch a dragon, and has never worn a cloak of invisibility.All he knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley - a great big swollen spoiled bully. Harry's room is a tiny closet at the foot of the stairs, and he hasn't had a birthday party in eleven years.But all that is about to change when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger: a letter with an invitation to an incredible place that Harry - and anyone who reads about him - will find unforgettable.

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  Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Grand Pre, Mary (illustrator). First Edition. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling Deluxe Slipcased Tight, bright copy. Not price-clipped. Very light rubbing to edges. First Delux Edition w/ full number line. Full-color illustrations. Slipcased. BOOK.

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  Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Mary Grandpre (illustrator). 1st Edition. Deluxe edition, July 2005 stated with 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 05 06 07 08 09 to number line. 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 Book; fine, as new, unread. Dust jacket, with full wrap around art, has 3/4" damp stain to inside only to spine ends else fine. Under archival quality mylar cover. Diamond patterned embossed black cloth with purple titles to spine. Mild bumping to bottom front corner with slight 1/2" scratch to top front else slipcase free of marks. Photos upon request. Packed well and shipped in a sturdy box.

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  Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Grand Pre, Mary (illustrator). First Edition. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. A fine copy of the first printing of the Deluxe edition in slipcase (slipcase is near fine, with very slight hints of wear). Year Six at Hogwarts!GrandPre, Mary (illustrator).

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  Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Fine hardcover in Fine dj in a Fine pictorial slipcase. Deluxe Edition. NEW - still in original shrinkwrap. First Edition, First Printing of the Deluxe Edition. The Deluxe Edition contains a different full color dj than the trade edition and also includes additional full color illustrations by Mary GrandPre. Housed in a pictorial color slipcase.

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  Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. 2003 Scholastic Deluxe Slipcase Edition. First printing with complete number line (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). New without marks or flaws of any kind. Fine dust jacket protected in a new archival Brodart cover. Fine slipcase. Clearly unread condition. Dust cover features special wrap around art created only for this edition. Gift quality collectible. Ships promptly in a box with bubble wrap. Priority shipping available.

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  Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Thomas Taylor (illustrator). 1st Edition. First deluxe (or Signature) edition, sixth printing (10 9 8 7 6 on copyright page). Cased (bound) upside down. Corners slightly rubbed otherwise in near fine condition with no inscriptions. Red cloth with gilt titles and gilt J. K. Rowling signature. Page edges gilt. Blue ribbon bookmark intact. Appears unread.

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  Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 2000 Deluxe edition in very good condition, Pictorial blue with gilt lettering on front and spine plus illustration on front cover. A nice copy with very slight shelf wear to top and bottom with no other marks. The fourth book in the adventures of Harry Potter and his friends.

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  Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Mary GrandPr� (illustrator). First Edition. First printing of deluxe edition, in nice slipcase. Dust jacket has minor edgewear.

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  Hardback. Condition: New. Jim Kay (illustrator). 1st ed. Language: English. Brand new Book. An utterly enchanting feast of a book, this stunning collector's edition of the full-colour illustrated Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a volume to treasure for a lifetime. Brimming with rich detail and humour, Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters will captivate fans and new readers alike. In oil, pastel, pencil, watercolour, pixels and a myriad of other techniques, Jim Kay has created over 115 astonishing illustrations; there really is magic on every page. This beautiful, deluxe edition of J.K. Rowling's timeless classic features an opulent page size and an exclusive pull-out double gatefold of Diagon Alley; intricate foiled line art by Jim Kay on the real cloth cover and slipcase; gilt edges on premium grade paper; head and tail bands and two ribbon markers - the ultimate must-have edition for any fan, collector or bibliophile.

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  [Children's Classic] FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, Deluxe issue. Octavo (21 x 14cm), pp.xii; 652; [40], Endmatter. Illustrated with vignettes plus a suite of thirty-one full-page plates at the rear. Publisher's black cloth hardback, pictorial endpapers in colour, illustrated dust-jacket, in illustrated slip-case. Fine in near fine slipcase. The sixth instalment in the gripping adventures of everyone's favourite teenage wizard. Philip Errington; J.K. Rowling. A Bibliography (London, Bloomsbury, 2017), A13aaaa.

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  Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition in this deluxe format. A fine hardback copy still in unopened shrinkwrap (very slightly torn). Slight bumping to head of spine. Hardback in purple buckram, gold titles.

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  Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First American edition, deluxe issue. Illustrations by Mary Grandpre. Fine in fine dustwrapper and fine slipcase. The fifth book of the Harry Potter series.

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  [Fantasy adventure] FIRST DELUXE EDITION. Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.636 [4]. Publisher's purple cloth, all edges gilt, gilt titles to spine and upper with pictorial illustration laid down. A fine, as-new copy, still in the original shrink-wrap. Philip Errington; J.K. Rowling. A Bibliography 1997-2013 (London, Bloomsbury, 2015), A9(b).

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  Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: -. Grandpr�, Mary (illustrator). First (1st) Edition. Deluxe version . Front/Back: Very Fine . Spine: Fine . Pages: Fine . Jacket: n/a . Printing: 1098765 . Year: 1999 . 0.

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  HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS: THE ILLUSTRATED EDITION, BOOK TWO: OCTOBER 2016, First Edition, First Printing.

  ROWLING, J.K., Written by; NEW ILLUSTRATIONS by JIM KAY, 2012 Kate Greenaway Medal Winner in Illustrations

  Published by New York: Arthur A. Levin Books, Division of Schlastic Books. 2016, First Edition, First Printing., 2016

  ISBN 10: 0545791324ISBN 13: 9780545791328

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  Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Kay, Mr. Jim (illustrator). 1st Edition. FIRST PRINTING. COLLECTORS ITEM: JIM KAY WILL BE ILLUSTRATING THE ENTIRE SEVEN BOOKS OF THE HARRY POTTER SERIES. This is the SECOND in the Illustrated Series. Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 10.8 inches and 1.2 inches thick; Bright Orange Ribbon Bookmark; Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds; USPS Shipping Rates are approx. $5.50 for Media Mail and $18.75 for Priority within USA; $50.00 international. BOOK and DJ: For the first time, J.K. Rowling's seven beloved Harry Potter books will be presented in lavishly illustrated, matching, full-color editions. Kate Greenaway MEDAL-winning 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 well as for the dedicated fan.

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