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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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Points: 17
Frey says:
According to CBBC Newsround Deathly Hallows page count is 608 and it is second longest book. With 608 pages DH will be third longest book, because OotP is obviously the longest and GoF second with 638 pages. Something's wrong with that news.
I love the covers. UK children cover is my favourite but Mary GrandPre has made beautiful and mystic cover too and at the same time it's serene. Maybe the best covers of all time.
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 8:03 AM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
This is so awesome, and it's making me go all HP-nuts again. I haven't been that much of a fan lately, but im defiently looking forward to the next book now.
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 8:04 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 401
Beruthiel says:
Oh, I've just noticed, that its the arm of an house elf that holds the sord!! Is it Dobby or Kreacher?
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 8:21 AM EST
Witch
Points: 936
Lilium says:
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's just Great, Awesome!!!! But which of the two is it???
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 8:35 AM EST
Student
Points: 206
gryffinguard says:
I can't wait now to read the book and figure out where the cover fits in. I don't know if it is the final confrentation, but i can't wait to find out.
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 8:48 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 434
Voldemorts Adviser says:
It looks great...can't wait to read it....:) I wish July would come faster........
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 9:18 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1240
HpDH6786 says:
I love the cover. I think its the best cover yet. I really can't wait for the book to be in my hands. I also can't wait for the movie.
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 10:05 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 63
HpOOTP says:
I think the cover for the book is so cool, can't wait till it comes out.
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 10:11 AM EST
Witch
Points: 734
yuko says:
Wow, the three covers are awesome! they're looking for the ravenclaw cup, maybe, in the English one, and Ron has the sword of Gryffindor in his hands! accio July 21st !
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 10:30 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1302
¤`·MadameSweetness·´¤ says:
That is so rad! I wonder what the writing says on the columns.It's too small to make out. But what the hey i am excited!
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 11:05 AM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Slave
Points: 9375
Rados says:
The cover is simply gorgeous. I'm very pleased with the look of this book. I'm really excited to find out how the series ends and what he art is depicting. Final battle maybe? :D
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 11:11 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2233
Lilaclumos says:
It's all come together now hasn't it.
All that's left is....The End.
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 11:14 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 1
*In Essence Divided* says:
I screamed. I was tensed. I was scared out of my wits. Now, I'm back to being sad. The End it is, Lilaclumos. :*
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 11:19 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1392
SiriusFan says:
Awesome! I love the artwork and the use of color. I think it really suits the dark times that are to come for Harry and his companions. I can't wait to read this darn book and yet I almost don't want to...I will, but I don't want it to end and frankly, I'm scared to know how it will end. One of the fun parts of getting the book for the first time is to sit and examine the cover art from top to bottom, side to side and this book looks to be just as interesting as the rest. Anywho, is it July yet?
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 11:34 AM EST
Auror
Points: 7434
More like me says:
I like the British cover for the adults, but I don't like the childrens version. But that may be a poor quality picture.
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 12:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
iT SOUNDS BRILLIANT and the pics for the covers are cool too I can't wait to read it.
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 12:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 575
frannie says:
All of the covers look great. I really like the UK children's version because all of the trio are on the cover (plus the lads look hot even if they are book characters). I also really like the UK adult version because of the locket (where can I buy one?). Can't wait for the book to come out now!
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 12:32 PM EST
Cryptologist
Points: 3010
Veronica Smethley says:
The Blomsbury (UK) Children's edition cover is the best. It's awesome. That's the book I'm going to read.
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 12:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
Well it looks pretty good. VD really looks quite frightining. All this build up, I can barely contain myself.
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 12:47 PM EST
Student
Points: 230
Gwendolyn Quick says:
Things that stand out on the Bloomsbury Children's cover for me are -
1. Ron and Hermionie looked like they are dressed in formal robes (from a wedding maybe?)
2. Harry is not in bright robes like the other 2 and he looks like he has been through the mill already with scratches all over him.
3. The Helmet and armour toward the bottom - is that a snake on the armour?
4. At first glace, I thought Ron was holding the sword, but looking carefully, there seems to be an house elf or something hiding behind Harry? (Dobby)
Can anyone make any comments about these things.
PS - I'M SOO EXCITED !!
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 1:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1827
Lady Leo says:
Dude that is so wicked!! I absolutely cannot wait till the book comes out! I am uberly excited about it because it comes out right before my bday!
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 1:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1786
sis <3 says:
OH MY, OH MY, OH MY!!!!!
I c'ant belive it! So soon!!
I can actually look at DH right now! The next thing will be me holding it!
This is so exiting! It's much more real to me, than the release date!
I actually think they are kind of ugly, but they tells us so much about DH !!
I mean, the medaljon, the veil, all the gold, the battle with Voldemort..... you name it!!!!
I really can't wait now!!
- Christina
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 2:33 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 92
Serpentess says:
OH MY GOD, I'm so excited!!! I can't wait until July!!!!!
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 2:36 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 304
Dancing Queen says:
Wow (shaking with excitement)! The wrap around picture is amazing!!! And I love that Ron and Hermione is on the cover too!!!
We get both of the pictures on one book, right?!
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 2:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1451
leeanne<3ron says:
Bababababa I'm loving it ! (hehe) I'm soo excited its more real becasue now i an actually beileve it. Before all the news seemed unreal and dreamlke now everything is great !
wow those covers are great !!!
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 3:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 597
bambee says:
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! *Is moderately excited*
Posted Mar 29, 2007 at 4:21 PM EST
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