Bloomsbury also shared a video on social media giving fans a glimpse of what they can expect inside: Take a look at the cover below. It features the tagline “A spellbinding moment for every day from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels” and shows the Hogwarts Express chugging along through the countryside. Bloomsbury announces a unique and beautiful gift book for every day of the year, celebrating the astonishing art of Jim Kay paired with magical quotations from the original Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter – A Magical Year Bloomsbury is a leading independent publishing house. The children’s division publishes books for children and young adults in print, eBook and audio. It publishes across preschool, picture books, fiction and non-fiction. Its award-winning, diverse list includes authors such as J.K. Rowling, Benjamin Zephaniah, Katherine Rundell, Neil Gaiman, Renée Watson and Sarah J. Maas, and illustrators such as Chris Riddell, Emily Gravett, Rikin Parekh, Kate Pankhurst, Jim Kay and Tom Percival. For more information go to www.bloomsbury.com A unique and beautiful gift book celebrating the art of Jim Kay — 366 magical moments from J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, evoked in spellbinding brushstrokes, characterful ink work, and illuminating pencil sketches.

Each Harry Potter Illustrated Edition represents a huge and unique creative endeavour to bring to life the magic of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world. Bloomsbury is exploring exciting new directions in illustration for the last two stories in the series. The illustrated editions of the Harry Potter novels have enchanted fans since Jim Kay’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was released in 2015. Since then, the series has become available up to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, with simultaneous releases in the United Kingdom and United States from Bloomsbury and Scholastic. This is an irresistible gift book for anyone who has ever been captivated by the Boy Who Lived. Each day features a favourite anniversary or meaningful memory from the Harry Potter novels. All around, Jim Kay's scenic artwork and decorative painter's marks bring that moment to life in breathtaking detail. His unique interpretation is both captivating and transporting – picture frozen icicles glinting on the snowy towers of Hogwarts, the dancing eyes of Professor Albus Dumbledore, or the infectious hustle and bustle of Diagon Alley. Inside, a selection of his most iconic illustrations are joined by previously unseen pencil sketches and preparatory pieces, offering a unique and fascinating insight into the artist's sketchbook. Las ediciones ilustradas de Jim Kay han embrujado a toda una generación de lectores de Harry Potter. Rebosante de magia, este volumen reúne sus dibujos más icónicos, una selección de esbozos inéditos y 366 inolvidables citas extraídas de los libros que conforman la serie. Observa el transcurrir del tiempo y las estaciones, celebra cumpleaños y fechas señaladas, mientras te reencuentras con tus personajes favoritos dibujados por Jim Kay, que conjura un año mágico en Hogwarts con pintura, lápiz y píxeles. The beautiful Harry Potter: A Magical Year gift book finally hit shelves on October 19, 2021. This unique book pairs the art of celebrated artist Jim Kay with quotes from the Harry Potter novels. One moment, anniversary, or memory is featured each day of the year along with a selection of Jim Kay’s illustrations and previously unseen pencil sketches and preparatory pieces. To say that this book is gorgeous is an understatement. We here at MuggleNet were thrilled with its release and are confident that it is a gift book that any Potter fan will enjoy.

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This irresistible gift book takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the seasons at Hogwarts. Jim Kay’s captivating illustrations, paired with much-loved quotations from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels – one moment, anniversary, or memory for every day of the year – bring to life all of the magic, beauty, and wonder of the wizarding world. A unique and beautiful gift book celebrating the art of Jim Kay -- 366 magical moments from J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter novels, evoked in spellbinding brushstrokes, characterful ink work, and illuminating pencil sketches. I'm also going to also discuss the illustrations for the main series as well with only 4 of them currently out and of course there all amazing. I loved all of his drawings for the different characters and his interpretation of them and some were completely different to what i have pictured in my mind and i will be really interested how he does them for books 5-7. The buildings for each of the different parts of the castle and the surrounding areas I really loved and just kept looking at all the individual details and the colours that he chose were so good I had no complaints.

A date for the next Illustrated Edition has yet to be announced, but do sign up to our newsletter here to hear the latest news. Rowling's sister Dianne was born at their home when Rowling was 23 months old. The family moved to the nearby village Winterbourne when Rowling was four. She attended St Michael's Primary School, a school founded by abolitionist William Wilberforce and education reformer Hannah More. Her headmaster at St Michael's, Alfred Dunn, has been suggested as the inspiration for the Harry Potter headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Now, Bloomsbury has announced a new gift book titled Harry Potter – A Magical Year: The Illustrations of Jim Kay. It will feature 366 moments from the Harry Potter series, one for each day of the year, including for leap years. Jim Kay’s beautiful illustrations will be paired with favorite quotes from the novels, and each day will follow the passing of the seasons and anniversaries of events in the series.This is an irresistible gift book for anyone who has ever been captivated by the Boy Who Lived. Each day features a favourite anniversary or meaningful memory from the Harry Potter novels. All around, Jim Kay's scenic artwork and decorative painter's marks bring that moment to life in breathtaking detail. His unique interpretation is both captivating and transporting - picture frozen icicles glinting on the snowy towers of Hogwarts, the dancing eyes of Professor Albus Dumbledore, or the infectious hustle and bustle of Diagon Alley. Inside, a selection of his most iconic illustrations are joined by previously unseen pencil sketches and preparatory pieces, offering a unique and fascinating insight into the artist's sketchbook. For a few examples, you can refer to my status updates. I didn't want to spoil too much - just show you enough to wet your appetites. ;)

When Bloomsbury Children’s Books published the first Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 2015, readers were instantly mesmerised by Kay’s magical and rich evocation of the Boy Who Lived. J.K. Rowling said at the time, ‘seeing Jim Kay’s illustrations moved me profoundly. I love his interpretation of Harry Potter’s world, and I feel honoured and grateful that he has lent his talent to it.’ The series established itself as an acclaimed international hit, with fans eagerly awaiting each new instalment. J.K. Rowling has received many awards and honours for her writing. She also supports a number of causes through her charitable trust Volant and is the founder of the children’s charity Lumos. For as long as she can remember, J.K. Rowling has wanted to be a writer, and is at her happiest in a room, making things up. She lives in Scotland with her family.

Today Bloomsbury announces Harry Potter – A Magical Year: The Illustrations of Jim Kay, a beautiful new gift book celebrating Jim Kay’s artwork on the Harry Potter series so far, with a moment for every day of the year. Stunning colour illustrations are joined by previously unseen pencil sketches and preparatory pieces, offering a unique and fascinating insight into the artist’s sketchbook. As probably everyone here knows, I'm a huuuge Potterhead. It is therefore no surprise that I own several different editions of the books and couldn't resist this one which presents the reader with a quote from any of the 7 books for each day of year.

If you're looking for something new, content-wise, this is not the book for you. But if you like a stroll down memory lane that lets you have a magical year, definitely read this.Titul britského vydavatel Bloomsbury Publishing, který vlastní práva na veškeré potterovské příběhy, je vlastně takovým předpřipraveným poznámkovým blokem, který každodenně připomíná některou z pasáží knih o Harrym Potterovi i dalších postavách. Znovu v nich ožívají fragmenty velkolepých dobrodružství, která milují miliony dětí i dospělých po celém světě. Někdy jde o jedinou větu, jindy o celý odstavec. Pod každou vzpomínkou nechybí informace o tom, z kterého dílu série pochází a z jaké kapitoly. Děti, které se učí angličtinu, tak v krátkých textech láká nejen k jejímu zdokonalení, ale i k objevování celého potterovského vesmíru, pokud jej ještě neznají. This irresistible gift book takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the seasons at Hogwarts. Jim Kay’s captivating illustrations, paired with much-loved quotations from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels — one moment, anniversary, or memory for every day of the year — bring to life all of the magic, beauty, and wonder of the wizarding world. Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world has been enchanting readers since the publication of the groundbreaking Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2015. Now, as he continues to illustrate the stories, both lifelong fans and new readers can explore that world further. The Kate Greenaway Medal winner's bewitching character studies, sweeping landscapes and beautifully observed pencil details reveal the skill and process of an artist working at the peak of his powers.