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Having sold more than 600 million copies worldwide, [14] Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling is the best-selling book series in history. The first novel in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, has sold in excess of 120 million copies, [15] making it one of the best-selling books of all time.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a book of fairy tales by author J. K. Rowling. There is a storybook of the same name mentioned in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final novel of the Harry Potter series. [1] The book was originally produced in a limited edition of only seven copies, each handwritten and illustrated by J. K. Rowling. [2]
Harry Potter has been described as a cultural phenomenon. [183] [184] The word "Muggle" has spread beyond its origins in the books, entering the Oxford English Dictionary in 2003. [185] A real-life version of the sport Quidditch was created in 2005 and featured as an exhibition tournament in the 2012 London Olympics. [186]
To keep the list manageable, only authors with estimated sales of at least 100 million are included. Authors of comic books are not included unless they have been published in book format (for example, comic albums, manga tankōbon volumes, trade paperbacks, or graphic novels).
The first edition Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone disappeared from the library 23 years ago. UK library could reclaim £42,500 Harry Potter book sold at auction in US Skip to main content
The original illustration for the first edition of J.K. Rowling’s 1997 novel “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” has sold for a record-breaking $1.9 million.
The site was created by American school librarian Steve Vander Ark. It contains detailed information for all seven published Harry Potter books. The Lexicon lists characters, places, creatures, spells, potions and magical devices, as well as analyzing magical theory and other details of the series.
“My aim with this project is to engage critically and give an option to people who do still want to enjoy ‘Harry Potter,’” they said. Trans artist sells rebound ‘Harry Potter’ books ...