We look forward to each and every one of them, be they dragons or something downright scarier. Jim kay talks about illustrating harry potter and the. The third book in the bestselling harry potter series, now illustrated in glorious full color by awardwinning artist jim kay. Jim kay begins drafting order of the phoenix illustrated edition. Rowling to present illustrations of every title in the harry potter series in technicolour. Hes got six of the harry potter books left to illustrate and each one is allconsuming. Jim kay has officially begun work on the illustrated edition of harry potter and the. Harry potter illustrated edition flip through goblet of fire. I just got the first 3 books collection and im so excited to start. Please note all events for the time being must be sent via ian as he is coordinating my diary. Jim kays illustrated edition of the philosophers stone is available exclusively on amazon in kindle in motion format. Just think of all the characters left for jim to find among his family, on trains, in the street and in friends faces across the world.
All seven of jk rowlings harry potter books will be redesigned by the artist jim kay photo. The fully illustrated edition of harry potter returns as. Jim kay talks about illustrating harry potter and the prisoner of. Below is an image from the new book buckbeak on hagrids bed a tricky thing showing a big. Jim kay began illustrating the fifth potter book in april 2019 and is particularly looking forward to designing the thestrals and ministry of magic. The interior of hagrids hut was inspired by one of the rooms at the incredible calke abbey, i have been there so many times and it is always. Meet the new harry potter artist, jim kay childrens.
Books by jim kay author of harry potter and the sorcerers. For twelve long years, the dread fortress of azkaban held an infamous prisoner named sirius black. Harry potter illustrated collection pack of 4 hardcover 2017. Harry potter and the goblet of fire illustrated edition. Jim kay illustrator of harry potter and the sorcerers stone. Rowlings beloved harry potter books will be presented in lavishly illustrated fullcolor editions. It contains the first three books in the series harry potter and the sorcerers stone, harry potter and the chamber of secrets, and harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban in largescale editions, gorgeously illustrated in full color by awardwinning artist jim kay. To date, he has illustrated the first four books, and plans to complete art for the final three books. How a harry potter illustrator brings the magical to life. These editions are a pleasure to read, with generously sized pages, color. Sep 06, 2017 jim kays illustrated edition of the philosophers stone is available exclusively on amazon in kindle in motion format. The dursleys were so mean and hideous that summer that all harry potter wanted was to get back to the hogwarts school for witchcraft and wizardry.
Jim kay discusses his illustrations in the illustrated edition of j. Dec 06, 20 a potter fan himself, kay came to the books through stephen frys reading of harry potter and the philosophers stone. Harry potter illustrator jim kay to go on tour in october. Jim kay isnt a goodreads author, but he does have a blog, so here are some recent posts imported from his feed. Order of the phoenix illustrated edition harry potter. The first title, harry potter and the philosophers stone, was released on 6 october 2015, featuring. Jim kay is an english illustrator and concept artist who illustrated new special bloomsbury editions of the harry potter books, beginning with harry potter and the philosophers stone illustrated edition in 2015. Jim kay is working on the harry potter and the order of the phoenix.
The fourth book in the beloved harry potter series, now illustrated in glorious full color by awardwinning artist jim kay. If youre one of the few fans who hasnt yet been won over by the artists evocative renderings of the potter world, the rest of us can only gaze back at you in bafflement. May 08, 2020 the goblet of fire illustrated edition was released in october 2019, and now that his work on the fourth installment is complete, kay is working on the harry potter and the order of the phoenix. First look at jim kays illustrated edition of harry. Kate greenawayawardwinning 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 harry potter illustrated editions by bloomsbury are beautiful masterpieces and perfect additions to any fans library.
Sep 25, 2018 the first three books in the harry potter series, gorgeously illustrated in full color by jim kay, now available in a collectible boxed set. Oct 04, 2019 jim kay is an illustrator and printmaker working in east sussex, he predominantly provides illustrations for childrens books, but has also worked in film and television as a concept artist. What you need to know about the harry potter illustrated editions. But just as hes packing his bags, harry receives a warning from a strange. Dec 06, 20 all seven of jk rowlings harry potter books will be redesigned by the artist jim kay photo.
Jim kay bloomsbury by charlotte runcie, arts writer 11. Dec 06, 20 jim kay, the carnegie medalwinning illustrator of patrick nesss a monster calls, has been chosen to illustrate all seven harry potter books in full colour and design the new book jacket image. Jim kay has 19 books on goodreads with 4626820 ratings. Jim kaybloomsbury by charlotte runcie, arts writer 11. The first three books in the harry potter series, gorgeously illustrated in full color by jim kay, now available. The hardcover edition of the first harry potter book, with stunning illustrations by the awardwinning illustrator jim kay, was published by bloomsbury back in 2015. Rowlings creation of an entire world is a bit like magic, he continued. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets deluxe edition. Goblet of fire is expected to feature over 115 images from jim kay well, it is a rather long book. For all event requests please contact ian lamb at bloomsbury on ian. I love his interpretation of harry potters world, and i feel honoured and grateful that he. Film vault books 3 and 4 out in october, preorder now. Jim kay works wonders with the illustrated harry potter and. At this point, a new installment of the harry potter series illustrated by jim kay needs no introduction.
Jim kay works wonders with the illustrated harry potter. First look at jim kays illustrated edition of harry potter. Oct 03, 2015 harry potter and the philosophers stone. Unfortunately, illustrating a sevenbook series takes a loooong time especially with well over 100. Harry potter illustrated collection limit 5 per customer. Harry potter and the goblet of fire illustrated edition by. Oct 06, 2015 prepare to be spellbound by jim kay s dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in this fullcolour illustrated hardback edition of the nations favourite childrens book harry potter and the philosophers stone. His work is the star of bloomsburys new illustrated editions of the harry potter books, which have earned him recognition from all over the world. Jim kay on illustrating the world of harry potter youtube. Start building that extra set of shelves now, potter fans. Awardwinning artist jim kay illustrates year two of harry s adventures at hogwarts, in the same beautiful, giftready format as harry potter and the sorcerers stone. Editions include harry potter and the chamber of secrets illustrated edition and the new harry potter book. Artist jim kay on illustrating harry potter wizarding world. Rowling is the author of the recordbreaking, multiawardwinning harry potter novels.
He wants to dream about cho chang, his crush and maybe do more than dream. Oct, 2019 at this point, a new installment of the harry potter series illustrated by jim kay needs no introduction. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix illustrated edition release. Jim kay, the carnegie medalwinning illustrator of patrick nesss a monster calls, has been chosen to illustrate all seven harry potter books in. The fully illustrated edition of harry potter returns as an. Oct 12, 2015 harry potter illustrator jim kay interview. Convicted of killing thirteen people with a single curse, he was said to be the heir apparent to the dark lord, voldemort.
Sep 14, 2017 the harry potter illustrated editions by bloomsbury are beautiful masterpieces and perfect additions to any fans library. Rowlings fifth cormoran strike novel now likely complete. So in order to prove my point, i have chosen the famous harry potter book series as my example. For the last few years awardwinning illustrator jim kay has spent his time working 12 hours a day, 7 days a week to reimagine the wizarding world in illustrated form. Harry potter below is an image from the new book buckbeak on hagrids bed a tricky thing showing a big horsetype animal on a giants bed.
The interior of hagrids hut was inspired by one of the rooms at the incredible calke abbey, i have been there so many times and it is always inspiring. Awardwinning artist jim kay illustrates year two of harrys adventures at hogwarts, in the same beautiful, giftready format as harry potter and the sorcerers stone. Jim kay and the art of harry potter the illustrator discusses his work on the latest editions of the harry potter books. When will the harry potter and the goblet of fire illustrated.
A huge, folio size, edition illustrated by jim kay. Join me during my first flip through of the entire book. Editions include harry potter and the philosophers stone illustrated edition and the new harry potter book. I now live in northamptonshire with my partner who assists me full time, and designs and makes hats too. So this is the new studio louise and i work in louise is camera shy by the wayblimey look at my hair, which gives us a bit more space, and its separate from the house so no more messy. The tales of beedle the bard is heading to audible for the first time ever. Awardwinning artist jim kay illustrates year two of harry potter s adventures at hogwarts, in a stunning, giftready format.
Harry potter and the order of the phoenix illustrated. It contains the first three books in the series harry potter and the sorcerers stone, harry potter and the chamber of secrets, and harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban in. First look at jim kays illustrated edition of harry potter and the. Harry potters new image revealed harry potter the guardian. Unfortunately, illustrating a sevenbook series takes a loooong time especially with well over 100 illustrations per book.
Harry potter and the goblet of fire illustrated edition was released october 8th, 2019. The artist jim kay, whose latest book is harry potter and the goblet of fire, surrounds himself with nature when he draws unnatural creatures like dragons, goblins and trolls. The first three books in the harry potter series, gorgeously illustrated in full color by jim kay, now available in a collectible boxed set. Louise clark is a milliner also based in east sussex, and recently won the 2017 bridport hat festival open competition for her hat in an english. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 500 million copies, been translated into over 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. Jim kay spent more time on the harry potter and the goblet of fire illustrated edition than he did on any of the books that preceded it, so the wait for the fourth installment was extra long. Kate greenawayawardwinning 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 for the dedicated fan. Jim kay is an illustrator and printmaker working in east sussex, he predominantly provides illustrations for childrens books, but has also worked in film and television as a concept artist. Kays illustrated edition of harry potter and the philosophers stone is a triumph a book so alive it seems to jump, explode and slither out of your hands as you read, telegraph seeing jim kays illustrations moved me profoundly. Jim kay, the awardwinning illustrator, has been working for the past few years to bring life to the beloved series.
Harry potter and the philosophers stone deluxe edition. The goblet of fire illustrated edition was released in october 2019, and now that his work on the fourth installment is complete, kay is working on the harry potter and the order of the phoenix. Each copy is accompanied by a signed preliminary pencil sketch by kay of hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. Meet the new harry potter artist, jim kay childrens books.
A history of magic explore the wonders of the british library exhibition. Jul 12, 2019 jim kay has officially begun work on the illustrated edition of harry potter and the order of the phoenix, and thats good news that would make even madam pince rejoice after previously. Watch our exclusive jim kay video where he discusses illustrating the world of harry potter. Harry potter and the goblet of fire illustrated edition the fourth book in the beloved harry potter series, now illustrated in glorious full color by awardwinning artist jim kay. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban illustrated edition. The illustrated harry potter books were on a yearly cycle until goblet of. The harry potter and the order of the phoenix illustrated edition will be released in 2021.
Jim kay is an english artist from northhampshire, england, who won the kate greenway medal in 2012 for his illustrations for the book a monster calls by patrick ness. Jim kay begins drafting order of the phoenix illustrated. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban is now in the shops. I love his interpretation of harry potters world, and i feel honoured and grateful that he has lent his talent to it, j. And i can admit without guilt that i did saw the movies before reading all the books. Order of the phoenix illustrated edition harry potter fan. Illustrated edition will be released 8 october, 2019 and you can preorder from bloomsburys official website. A potter fan himself, kay came to the books through stephen frys reading of harry potter and the philosophers stone. Our fan made order of the phoenix illustrated edition jacket. Harry potter wants to get away from the pernicious dursleys and go to the international quidditch cup with hermione, ron, and the weasleys. Below is an image from the new book buckbeak on hagrids bed a tricky thing showing a big horsetype animal on a giants bed.
Jim kay is an english illustrator and concept artist who illustrated new special bloomsbury editions of the harry potter books, beginning with harry potter and the philosophers stone illustrated edition in 2015 he was personally selected by j. Jim kay has officially begun work on the illustrated edition of harry potter and the order of the phoenix, and thats good news that would make even madam pince rejoice after previously. Brimming with rich detail and humour that perfectly complements j. As harry potter ages, the subject matter grows more mature. Nov 06, 2019 the artist jim kay, whose latest book is harry potter and the goblet of fire, surrounds himself with nature when he draws unnatural creatures like dragons, goblins and trolls. Books by jim kay author of harry potter and the sorcerer. Art by jim kay harry potter and the goblet of fire the illustrated edition hardcover harry potter illustrated harry potter illustrated books harry potter. My name is jim kay, and i am an illustrator and concept artist for books, television and film. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity. Rowling herself selected artist jim kay, whose over 100 illustrations make this deluxe format as perfect a gift for the child being introduced to the series as for the dedicated fan.
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