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MARCH 28, 2007 at 7:31 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
Earlier this morning the cover art for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was revealed on the 'Today Show.' Both Bloomsbury and Scholastic web sites have been updated with the art.
You can see the British covers here
and a large image of the adult version here.
The cover illustration for thechildren's edition is by Jason Cockcroft, who drew the cover illustrations for the previous two Harry Potter books: Harry Potter and the Order of the PHoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The cover design for the adult edition is from a photograph by Michael Wildsmith, who has photographed all the adult edition jackets.
The inside flap of the British children's edition reads:
Harry has been burdened with a dark, dangerous and seemingly impossible task: that of locating and destroying Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes. Never has Harry felt so alone, or faced a future so full of shadows. But Harry must somehow find within himself the strength to complete the task he has been given. He must leave the warmth, safety, and companionship of The Burrow and follow without fear or hesitation the inexorable path laid out for him!
In this final, seventh installment of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling unveils in spectactular fashion the answers to the many questions that have been so eagerly awaited. The spellbinding, richly woven narrative, which plunges, twists and turns at a breathtaking pace, confirms the author as a mistress of storytelling, whose books will be read, reread and read again.
The back of the adult edition reads:
Harry is waiting in Privet Drive. The Order of the Phoenix is coming to escort him safely away without Voldemort and his supporters knowing if they can. But what will Harry do then? How can he fulfil the momentous and seemingly impossible task that Professor Dumbledore has left him with?
Scholastic has an interactive version of the cover here.
According to Scholastic’s Vice President and Creative Director, David Saylor (who has designed all the covers):
The front cover of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows features a dramatic sky of oranges and golds. It depicts 17-year-old Harry with arm outstretched, reaching upward. The structures around Harry show evident destruction and in the shadows behind him, we see outlines of other people.
For the first time the cover is a wrap-around. On the back cover spidery hands are outstretched towards Harry. Only when the book is opened does one see a powerful image of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, his glowing red eyes peering out from his hood.
You can view the reveal of the cover here (Quicktime) or download here (Windows Media, remember to right click & save target as ...). You can now also watch the video on the MSNBC web site, thanks Hannah.
Canadian publishers, Raincoast Books, have updated their web site with the artwork as well as options for pre-ordering the book.
You can see all the covers here in our gallery.
UPDATE: CBBCNewsround reports that the British version of Deathly Hallows will be 608 pages long, the second longest after Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
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Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
the cover makes me think now?
why does one have the Trio with a bunch of jewels and the other has what looks like Voldie and Harry reaching up to something?
both VERY different.
but I LIKE!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 9:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 600
The Very Secret Diary says:
Ohhh man!
I will be so sad when I am done reading this book!
But I'm so excited right now..
it's ridiculous really!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 9:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 663
harry's_girl_4ever says:
That looks really COOL! I am soooo excited now! (not that i wasnt before) I am so impatient for the last one to come out!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 9:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 877
Jaci Scully says:
Yes! Finally, a name with a face! It's not the first "wrap around" cover though, if I remember correctly. I OotP was wrap around, too.
But, somebody tell me, why is his robe brown? And who are all those people in the background? Is the defeat of Voldemort a public battle?
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 9:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 700
xaccioHARRY says:
wow even though it took ages to load, I opened up the book jadcket high res. and dang. there's a lot of crazy stuff going on. what's that like gollum looking thing behind harry holding that sword? is that a house elf? VOLDEMORT'S ELF? ooooo
ooooh dang. i have shivers in my skin
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 9:50 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1815
hufflepuff_babe says:
SO I heard from the bathroom the words "HARRY POTTER" and I immediatly ran to my TV. If it's good enough to be on the Today show, well then it's big news.
I really love the Scholastic version of the cover and the Bloomsbury adult covers. I think the kids Bloomsbury has too much on it. I like the simplicity of the other two. This book is bound to be great!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 9:50 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1218
hermygrangergirl says:
I must say, I am rather pleased with the cover (the Mary Grand Pre American one). It just makes me wonder about what's gonna happen though. EEk, the speculation!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 9:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 510
Livian Silver says:
Very curious...
The kid's UK cover it actually looks like they are being drawn into the archway - judging by their hair. Maybe, but then again Hermione's sleeves are up her arms so maybe they are flying out.
And I think that elf is either Kreacher or Dobby. This morning, I'm leaning towards Kreacher, but only because his colouring - I can't remember the descriptions from the book of dobby's colour.
I do think the Deathly Hallows are accessible via the veil in the Ministry of Magic, and that is where they go through before the final battle with Voldemort.
The picture of Hogwarts half covered in snow, while other parts are in the sun with green lawn struck me as odd, and that has to be significant.
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 9:55 PM EST
Witch
Points: 529
HPotters_Girl says:
Cool love the cover cant wait to read it!!!!!!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 10:03 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 302
xGryffindorGirlx says:
Wow that looks good. I want to know what Harry is reaching for. Hmmm maybe it is a Horcrux. I guess we'll just have to wait it out and find out in July.
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 10:07 PM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
OH MY GOD **screams**
I am so excited I could just die!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 10:13 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1041
*Peeves12 says:
Wow, the British children's cover is definitely the most amazing and most interesting cover of all the books. When I get it, I'll spend a really long time looking at it.
Hey, I just noticed an elf or something holding onto the sword. At first, I thought it was Ron who was holding it but then I saw the long, pointy ear. Maybe the sword is Godric Gryffindor's, and maybe the elf is Dobby? Ahhh, this makes me want to read the book even more than before!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 10:24 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 11
Snape25 says:
I was really looking at the cover and it sort of looks like Voldemort is reaching for whatever harry is reaching for? It doesnt look like he is reaching for harry, what do you think?
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 10:26 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 95
i luv fred n george says:
Oh my gosh!! I seriously can not not not not not not wait for this book to come out. Maybe I'll try hibernating for the next 5 months!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 10:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 699
Toph Rox!!! says:
I'm so excited! I can't wait to read it! I notice Harry has a necklace on. And on the childrens uk cover Ron is holding a sword. hmm
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 10:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
Phoenix Phire says:
Wow! I really like the last cover. It's bright, and I really like the scene. Looks like tehe last battle with Voldemort (I see some spectators too).
The covers have really changed (I think improved) compared to the first couple.
I wonder what Harry's about to grab in the air? Time to speculate!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 10:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1687
jones_jj says:
I honestly never knew there were different versions of the book. Has there always been a children's version and an adult version of the book. Is the book itself different or just the cover art?
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 10:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 871
caraMEL_penguin says:
OH my god!!! I can't believe it!!! I can't wait for the book to come out!!! All of this stuff is serriosly getting me extremely hyped up about the release of this book!!! *arg* I CAN'T WAIT!!!! <333
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 11:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1294
loonylupinlover says:
I am so excited. Today is my birthday and what a fabulous gift for me and the rest of the fans. I love the cover and can't wait until the book is in my hands. It is just making it more and more real and closer and closer.
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 11:21 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 445
Dark_Soul says:
Has anyone noticed that on the UK children's cover the trio (Harry, Ron, and Hermione) are crying emotionally. Definately worth a look... very interesting.
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 11:34 PM EST
Student
Points: 243
bee86 says:
Does anyone know what cover the Australian one has?
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 11:40 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 711
Crookshanks the Auror says:
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSssssssssssssssssssssssssooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo exciting!!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 11:42 PM EST
Points: 1068
24 Addict says:
Why is the British version 176 pages shorter than the American version? Are the pages bigger in the British Version, thus holding more text per page?
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 12:05 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1160
fire_cookie says:
Aaaa! I am completely freaking out right now! I dont want to read it....its going to be so sad....=(
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 12:23 AM EST
Witch
Points: 690
Ginny_Weasley_Potter says:
I saw it in this morning. I couldn't believe it I even want it to cry, because it seems so imposible that thi is the las one.
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 12:32 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 340
kjcrazy_bouthp says:
Nice!!! I'm so thrilled bout this!!!! but yet it is bittersweet cause we get to see how the story unravels and yet this is the last book! After this book I'll be sad cause then i won't know what to read after i have read this one!
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 12:44 AM EST
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