rowling, Signiert (69 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. GrandPré, Mary (illustrator). First American Edition, First Printing. Octavo, x, 759 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good condition dust jacket. Orange and tan spine with red gilt lettering. Dust jacket is wrapped in a mylar covering, price uncut "$34.99", has mild shelving wear. Boards have mild bending along the spine head and tail edges and head fore corners. Textblock has light foxing and dents along the edges. Signed flat by the illustrator Mary GrandPré on the title page. Shelved in Room C. 1393058. Special Collections.

Hardcover. GrandPré, Mary (illustrator). First American Edition, First Printing. Octavo, xi, 870 pages. In Very Good minus condition with a Very Good condition dust jacket. Blue spine with blue gilt lettering. Dust jacket is wrapped in a mylar covering, price uncut "$29.99", has mild shelving wear. Boards are slightly warped, has mild bending wear along the spine tail, and front tail fore corner. Textblock has light stains on pages 363, 411, and 867, and light foxing along the edges. Signed flat by the illustrator Mary GrandPré on the title page. Shelved in Room C. 1393040. Special Collections.

Hardcover. Mary GrandPré (illustrator). First American Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 734 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good dust jacket. Green spine with copper gilt lettering. Dust jacket is wrapped in a mylar covering, price uncut "$25.95", has mild shelving wear. Boards have mild bending along the spine head and tail. Textblock has mild foxing and stains along the edges. Signed by the illustrator Mary GrandPré on the title page. Shelved in Room C. 1393039. Special Collections.

Hardcover. Kay, Jim (illustrator). Quarto, 326 pages. In Near Fine condition with a Near Fine condition dust jacket. Dark purple spine with white and gilted lettering. Dust jacket is wrapped in a mylar covering with a gilted '20 Years of Harry Potter Magic' on the front cover. Signed flat by Jim Kay on title page. JW consignment. Shelved case 2. 1383128. Shelved Dupont Bookstore. First UK Illustrated Edition, First Printing.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Mary GrandPré (illustrator). 1st Edition. A VERY GOOD FIRST EDITION tenth PRINTING (MISSING THE1 thru 9 ) IN DUST JACKET. SIGNED ON TITLE PAGE. price clipped dented back cover. gift inscription. Signed by Author(s).

Hardback. Zustand: As New. 1st Edition. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Fine copy in a Fine dustjacket. DJ now protected in our clear archival purpose-made plastic sleeve. An excellent copy in 'as new' condition. Signed by 'Robert Galbraith' on the title page. J K Rowling hologram on the lower corner of the facing page as issued. 455 pages. Robert Galbraith is a pseudonym of J.K.Rowling; this is the second in the series featuring Cormoran Strike and his assistant Robin Ellacott. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A NEAR FINE FIRST EDITION PAPERBACK SIGNED BY ROWLING ON TITLE PAGE. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Includes dust jacket. Mary GrandPré (illustrator). Signed. Stated first American edition, second priting. Signed by Rowling on the title page. Dust jacket in mylar sleeve. A copy in fine condition.

First edition of this collection initiated by four of Edinburgh's most famous authors to benefit One City Trust, a charity committed to tackling social injustice and inequality in Edinburgh. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Boldly signed by Ian Rankin and Irvine Welsh on the half-title page. Introduction by J. K. Rowling. Foreword by Rt Hon. Lesley Hinds. In fine condition. OneCity Trust was established in Edinburgh in 2003 in response to the OneCity report of the Lord Provostâs Commission on Social Exclusion. Rowling states in her introduction to this work produced in support of the Trust, "As it happens, I have never lived so long anywhere either as adult or child, as I have lived here. Edinburgh is home now, it is part of me, and I had come to love it long before Harry Potter hit the bookshelves. I am proud to live here, and proud that my home city is committed to becoming a more inclusive place. OneCity seeks to unify: I cannot think of a better goal for Edinburgh, Scotland or the world.".

Revised edition, first impression of the "definitive bibliography of the writings of J. K. Rowling", signed by the bibliographer. Peter Harrington is now the only source for new copies of this book, and we are also able to offer copies with an inscription by the bibliographer. If you would like an inscribed copy, please contact us. As noted by the blurb, "In addition to bibliographical details of each edition of all [Rowling's] books, pamphlets and original contributions to published works, there is detailed information on the publishing history of her work, including fascinating extracts from correspondence, and information on Rowling at auction. The paperback has been fully revised and updated to include over 50 new editions published since 2013. The works of Robert Galbraith are also included." The first edition was published in 2015 and, for a bibliography, it became an unexpected best-seller. This updated edition was first published in 2017. Writing in her short preface to the work, J. K. Rowling described the book as a "slavishly thorough and somewhat mind-boggling bibliography. I am humbled and deeply flattered". Cf. Errington B21(a) Quarto. 16 pp. colour illustrations, numerous black and white illustrations within the text. Original illustrated wrappers, spine and wrappers lettered in gilt and white. Occasional minor rubbing to extremities: fine condition.

hardcover. Zustand: fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: near fine. Mary Grandpre (illustrator). First. Illustrated by Mary Grandpre. 8vo, cloth-backed boards, price-clipped d.w. New York: Scholastic, (1998). First American Edition, later printing. Fine in near fine dust wrapper, autographed by Mary Grandpre, the illustrator. Later (51st) printing in later issue dust wrapper with "Year 1" badge at head.

Early edition of the third novel in Rowlingâs acclaimed Harry Potter series; from the library of William Goldman. Octavo, original pictorial boards illustrated by Cliff Wright. In near fine condition with some toning throughout, very light bumping to the spine and extremities, and an ownership stamp to the dedication page, "From the library of William Goldman (1931-2018) jrg." William Goldman was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. The amazing mind behind the Academy Award-winning thriller film 'All the President's Men' and the cult classic fantastical comedy 'The Princess Bride,' Goldman's skilled storytelling has helped form the backdrop of cinematic and literary culture for a generation. British novelist Joanne (J.K.) Rowlingâs Harry Potter series has swiftly become the best-selling book series of all time with over 500 million copies sold. Born in Yale, Gloucestershire, England, Rowling rose to multi-millionaire status from relative poverty within a five-year period which also saw the death of her mother, birth of her first child, and divorce from her first husband. Themes of loss and darkness prevail throughout the series, in which a young wizard, Harry Potter, develops his magical powers at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and heroically attempts to overthrow the evil and powerful Lord Voldemort. The third novel in the series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban won the 1999 Whitbread Children's Book Award, the Bram Stoker Award, the 2000 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, and was short-listed for other awards, including the Hugo. The story follows Harry in his third year at Hogwarts, which starts off on bad note when he learns that the legendary and deranged murderer Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban and is determined to end Harry's life. The film adaptation of the novel was released in 2004, grossing more than $796 million and earning critical acclaim. Directed by Alfonso Cuarà n from a screenplay by Steve Kloves, the film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, alongside Rupert Grint and Emma Watson as Harry's best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.

First edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Publishers original black cloth with silver titles to the spine, in dustwrapper. An excellent very near fine copy, the binding square and tight, just slightly softened at the spine tips, the cloth and silver bright and fresh. The contents are clean throughout and without previous owner's inscriptions or stamps. Complete with the fine original dustwrapper, that remains without fading, loss or tears. Not price-clipped (£20.00 net to the front flap). Signed by the author as Robert Galbraith in black ink on the title page and with the hologram sticker to the facing page, as issued. The second novel in the Cormoran Strike series. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.

First edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Publishers original black cloth with silver titles to the spine, in dustwrapper. A superb fine copy, the binding square and tight, the cloth and silver bright and fresh. The contents are clean throughout and without previous owner's inscriptions or stamps. Complete with the fine original dustwrapper, that remains without fading, loss or tears. Not price-clipped (£20.00 net to the front flap). Signed by the author as Robert Galbraith in black ink on the title page and with the hologram sticker to the facing page, as issued. This example was retailed by Goldsboro Books as part of their "Strike It Lucky" promotion, the original golden ticket and envelope loosely laid in. The second Cormoran Strike novel; adapted for the popular BBC television series starring Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. First illustrated edition, first impression (Bloomsbury, 2016). Illustrated by Jim Kay and signed and inscribed by him to the title page: 'For Martin, Thank you for coming along! Best Wishes, Jim Kay'. The first ever illustrated edition. Rare inscribed. Original red cloth with lettering to spine in gilt, pictorial endpapers and paste-downs with a red ribbon marker. A fine book with a very minor and inconspicuous knock to spine in a fine dust jacket. Signed by Illustrator(s).

[Fantasy] ALL FIRST PRINTINGS IN DELUXE BINDINGS, with the three supplemental works. Volume I SIGNED by the artist Thomas Taylor, in black ink to front cover, and volume VII, The Deathly Hallows, SIGNED by the artist Jason Cockroft to front cover. Together ten volumes, octavo (26 x 17 x 36cm). Original uniform harlequin cloth (7 vols), with gilt decoration, illustrations to upper covers, and all edges gilt (some in shrinkwrap). Additional volumes (3 vols) in publisher's illustrated covers. A fine set. The deluxe issue is a larger format, in decorative cloth binding. Harry Potter's award-winning wizarding adventures have had an unrivalled impact in popular culture today; indeed, some experts have referred to adults between the ages of roughly 20-30 years old as 'the Harry Potter generation', who are seen to hold markedly different values to their parents. Harry Potter is a series of many genres, including fantasy, bildungsroman, and the British school story (which includes elements of mystery, thriller, adventure, and romance). According to Rowling, the main theme of the books is death although prejudice, corruption, and madness can be seen as dominant motifs.

First British edition of this "amazingly imaginative work" (Associated Press). Octavo, original wrappers as issued. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the title page. In fine condition. Rare signed. Quidditch Through the Ages is a 2001 book written by British author J. K. Rowling using the pseudonym of Kennelworthy Whisp about Quidditch in the Harry Potter universe. It purports to be the Hogwarts library's copy of the non-fiction book of the same name mentioned in several novels of the Harry Potter series.

First edition of Rowlingâs fourth book in the Harry Potter series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the dedication page. The recipient was a young girl who got the book signed at Waterstones in Newcastle on 10th July 2000, two days after the launch date, when the author was doing a whistle-stop tour of the country on the Hogwarts Express. Accompanied by promotional puzzle blocks, which are unopened and were bought from W H Smith's on the same day. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Cover illustration by Giles Greenfield. Cover design by Richard Horne. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the pivotal fourth novel in the seven-part tale of Harry Potter's training as a wizard and his coming of age. "I'm relieved to report that Potter 4 is every bit as good as Potters 1 through 3 . . . The fantasy writer' job is to conduct the willing reader from mundanity to magic. This is a feat of which only a superior imagination in capable, and Rowling posses such equipment" (Stephen King, The New York Times Book Review). It is the basis for the 2005 film starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.

Cloth. Zustand: As New. Various (illustrator). First edition. A striking set of the complete deluxe editions of the 'Harry Potter' series, beautiful editions published from 1999-2007. 'Goblet of Fire' signed by J. K. Rowling. The first deluxe edition of the Harry Potter series, a striking set with six of the seven volumes unopened in the original publisher' plastic.'Goblet of Fire' is signed by the author to a bookplate to the dedication leaf.A complete seven volume set of the globally renowned 'Harry Potter' series, all the original children's covers inlaid to the front board.This deluxe edition is highly collectable, published in 1999-2007 concurrent with the releases from Prisoner of Azkaban to Deathly Hallows.'Goblet of Fire' is a first impression, with James exiting Voldemort's wand before Lily in 'Priori Incantatem'. In the original publisher's cloth bindings. Books 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 are unopened in the original plastic, in an as new condition. Cloth to 'Goblet of Fire' with some very light marks, the front hinge is starting but firm. Label to the plastic to the rear of books 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7. Plastic of book 6 opening a touch to the rear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. 'Goblet of Fire' with author's signed bookplate to the dedication leaf. As New. signed by author. book.

First editions of the deluxe edition of each book in Rowling's Harry Potter series. Octavo, 7 volumes, original decorative cloth as issued with gilt titles and pictorial onlay to the front panel, all edges gilt, ribbon bound in. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the half-title page in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. In fine condition. No dust jackets were issued for these volumes. Scarce and desirable. Since the release of the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, on 26 June 1997, the books have found immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. The books have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, making them the best-selling book series in history, and have been translated into seventy-three languages. The last four books consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in history, with the final installment selling roughly eleven million copies in the United States within twenty-four hours of its release. The Harry Potter series has been recognized by a host of awards since the initial publication of Philosopher's Stone including four Whitaker Platinum Book Awards (all of which were awarded in 2001), three Nestlà Smarties Book Prizes (1997â"1999),[109] two Scottish Arts Council Book Awards (1999 and 2001), the inaugural Whitbread children's book of the year award (1999), the WHSmith book of the year (2006), among others. In 2000, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was nominated for a Hugo Award for Best Novel, and in 2001, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire won said award. Honors include a commendation for the Carnegie Medal (1997), a short listing for the Guardian Children's Award (1998), and numerous listings on the notable books, editors' Choices, and best books lists of the American Library Association, The New York Times, Chicago Public Library, and Publishers Weekly. Also the basis for the eight fantasy films, beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and culminating with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows â" Part 2 (2011). The series was mainly produced by David Heyman, and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson as the three leading characters: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger.

First edition of Rowlingâs fourth book in the Harry Potter series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the dedication page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Cover illustration by Giles Greenfield. Cover design by Richard Horne. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the pivotal fourth novel in the seven-part tale of Harry Potter's training as a wizard and his coming of age. "I'm relieved to report that Potter 4 is every bit as good as Potters 1 through 3 . . . The fantasy writer' job is to conduct the willing reader from mundanity to magic. This is a feat of which only a superior imagination in capable, and Rowling posses such equipment" (Stephen King, The New York Times Book Review). It is the basis for the 2005 film starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.

[Fantasy adventure] UNCORRECTED PROOF COPIES, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Octavo (21 x 14cm), pp.315; later increased to 316. Publisher's typographic printed softcovers, in purple (earliest) or green (revised). Both versions state 'Joanne Rowling on c.p., which was carried over to a small number of first edition hardbacks (being the first issue). Each book is signed by the author; in addition, within the later proof, J.K. Rowling has circled the 'dedication' text on that page (which was not yet ready) and has queried this with an inked question mark. Accompanying the pair is an original memo dated 14th January 1999 from Roz de la Hay at Bloomsbury head office, discussing the nature of these proofs, the necessity for two versions; "there were a couple of changes made at the last minute which slightly affected the plot" and disclosing the print run; "150 of the new proof (green) and 31 of the old (purple)." She adds that the purple copies should only be distributed to trusted buyers, and the differences explained. The package is completed with an original letter from booksellers Broadhurst's of Southport, who supplied this pair in 2003. Fine, fresh copies with bright white edges and virtually no wear to covers. A superb pair, likely unique in such exceptional condition, signed state and with the Bloomsbury memo, which is of great bibliographical significance. It confirms the proof print run of just 31 copies (purple) and 150 copies (green). The number of proofs had previously been thought higher, the purple at some 50 copies and green at 250 copies. 'Azkaban' was the only Rowling title which needed two separate proofs, and was the third and final title for which proofs were printed.

First edition of the sixth and penultimate novel in Rowling's Harry Potter series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on an official Half Blood Prince bookplate to the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Cover illustration by Jason Cockcroft. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince takes up the story of Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at this point in the midst of the storm of this battle of good and evil. "For her success in creating what will undoubtedly be a highly literate generation Rowling deserves great praise" (The Spectator). The film, which is the sixth instalment in the Harry Potter film series, was written by Steve Kloves and produced by David Heyman, starring Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, alongside Rupert Grint and Emma Watson as Harry's best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.

[Children's Classic] DELUXE EDITION, SIGNED BY THE ILLUSTRATOR. Entirely mis-bound (see below). Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.766; [2]. Publisher's maroon cloth with gilt titles to spine, upper cover with colour illustration plate by Jason Cockroft, boldly signed by the artist, burgundy endpapers, all edges gilt. Fine, as manufactured, with production issues; the contents are misbound, without prelims, one blank at the front and rear, one text page duplicated. The text initially reads backwards, beginning at p.766-737. It continues forwards from pp.33-766. The backwards section 750-739 is not sewn in. This anomaly avoided quality control and should have been pulped. It has since been signed by the artist. One for the Harry Potter completist. Over many years Adrian Harrington Ltd has built an unequalled relationship with all the UK illustrators of the Harry Potter jackets and are the primary source for autographs and artwork.

First edition of Rowlingâs fourth book in the Harry Potter series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the dedication page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Cover illustration by Giles Greenfield. Cover design by Richard Horne. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the pivotal fourth novel in the seven-part tale of Harry Potter's training as a wizard and his coming of age. "I'm relieved to report that Potter 4 is every bit as good as Potters 1 through 3 . . . The fantasy writer' job is to conduct the willing reader from mundanity to magic. This is a feat of which only a superior imagination in capable, and Rowling posses such equipment" (Stephen King, The New York Times Book Review). It is the basis for the 2005 film starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.

First edition, second printing of the third novel in Rowling's acclaimed Harry Potter series. Octavo, original pictorial boards. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the dedication page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Cover illustration by Cliff Wright. Rare and desirable. British novelist Joanne (J.K.) Rowlingâs Harry Potter series has swiftly become the best-selling book series of all time with over 500 million copies sold. Born in Yale, Gloucestershire, England, Rowling rose to multi-millionaire status from relative poverty within a five-year period which also saw the death of her mother, birth of her first child, and divorce from her first husband. Themes of loss and darkness prevail throughout the series, in which a young wizard, Harry Potter, develops his magical powers at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and heroically attempts to overthrow the evil and powerful Lord Voldemort. The third novel in the series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban won the 1999 Whitbread Children's Book Award, the Bram Stoker Award, the 2000 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, and was short-listed for other awards, including the Hugo. The story follows Harry in his third year at Hogwarts, which starts off on bad note when he learns that the legendary and deranged murderer Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban and is determined to end Harry's life. The film adaptation of the novel was released in 2004, grossing more than $796 million and earning critical acclaim. Directed by Alfonso Cuarà n from a screenplay by Steve Kloves, the film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, alongside Rupert Grint and Emma Watson as Harry's best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.

Hardcover. First UK Editions, First Printings. Octavo, 7 Volumes. In Near Fine condition with Near Fine condition dust jackets all wrapped in mylar coverings. All seven volumes signed by Rowling as Galbraith. Volume 1 has a black and turquoise colored spine with white and parchment lettering, Volume 2 has a black and orange spine with white and silver gilted lettering, Volume 3 has a black and orange colored spine with white and gilted lettering, Volume 4 has a black, green, and white colored spine with white and copper gilted lettering, Volume 5 has a black and blue-grey colored spine with red and gilted lettering, Volume 6 has a black and white colored spine with a green vine design all along the spine and white and gilted lettering, Volume 7 has a stormy grey and white colored spine with yellow-green and copper gilted lettering. All dust jackets are wrapped in a mylar covering. Signed by the author as Robert Galbraith in black ink on the title pages and with the hologram stickers to the facing pages, as issued. Volume 1 contains a printed email from Goldsboro Books congratulating those who purchased a signed copy of 'The Cuckoo's Calling' as it was purchased just before the reveal that Robert Galbraith is a pseudonym for J. K. Rowling as well as a loose receipt of purchase from Goldsboro Books. Volume 2 contains a loose receipt of purchase. Volume 3 contains a loose golden envelope containing a 'Goldsboro's Strike it Lucky' ticket for the purchase of a signed first edition of Career of Evil at a discounted price. CONTENTS: Vol. 1, "The Cuckoo's Calling", 449 pages - Vol. 2, "The Silkworm", 455 pages - Vol. 3, "Career of Evil", 494 pages - Vol. 4, "Lethal White", 649 pages - Vol. 5, "Troubled Blood", 929 pages - Vol. 6, "The Ink Black Heart", 1012 pages - Vol. 7, "The Running Grave", 947 pages. JW consignment. Shelved in Case 6. Cuckoo's Calling: Signed by the author as Robert Galbraith in black ink on the title page. One of only 250 copies of the first edition that were signed by the author before news of the pseudonym was leaked, all of which were retailed by Goldsboro Books in London. Rowling was revealed as the author three months after publication. The first impression comprised 1,750 copies. No J.K. Rowling holograms were stuck into any of the signed first printings of this book. 1383043. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

First edition of Rowlingâs fourth book in the Harry Potter series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Cover illustration by Giles Greenfield. Cover design by Richard Horne. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the pivotal fourth novel in the seven-part tale of Harry Potter's training as a wizard and his coming of age. "I'm relieved to report that Potter 4 is every bit as good as Potters 1 through 3 . . . The fantasy writer' job is to conduct the willing reader from mundanity to magic. This is a feat of which only a superior imagination in capable, and Rowling posses such equipment" (Stephen King, The New York Times Book Review). It is the basis for the 2005 film starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.

First American edition of the fifth novel in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Series. Octavo, original illustrated boards, illustrated by Mary Grandpre. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by Mary GrandPre. Jacket design by Mary GrandPre and David Snyder. Rare and desirable signed. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, more than any of the four previous novels in the series, is a coming-of-age story. Harry faces the thorny transition into adulthood, when adult heroes are revealed to be fallible, and matters that seemed black-and-white suddenly come out in shades of gray. Gone is the wide-eyed innocent, the whiz kid of Sorcerer's Stone. Here we have an adolescent who's sometimes sullen, often confused, and always self-questioning. Confronting death again, as well as a startling prophecy, Harry ends his year at Hogwarts exhausted and pensive. "The Order of the Phoenix starts slow, gathers speed and then skateboards, with somersaults, to its furious conclusion.As Harry gets older, Rowling gets better." (John Leonard, The New York Times). It was made into the 2007 film directed by David Yates, starring Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, alongside Rupert Grint and Emma Watson as Harry's best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.

First edition, limited issue of this wizarding classic. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the half-title page. Octavo, original brown morocco-patterned boards with silver metal cornerpieces and central ornament accented with faux blue gems, silver metal clasp, marbled endpapers, green silk bookmark, illustrated. Housed in the embroidered velvet bag within the publisher's calf case with gilt titles and tooling to the spine. This specially bound edition includes a portfolio of ten additional prints by Rowling that were not issued with the trade or the manuscript editions. Rare and desirable signed. The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Wizarding classic, first came to Muggle readers' attention in the book known as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. An introduction, notes, and illustrations are by J. K. Rowling, and extensive commentary is by Albus Dumbledore. The Times reviewed the published book favorably, calling the tales "funny, sinister, wise and captivating" and likening them to the Brothers Grimm.