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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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Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
Looks interesting, I wonder what Harry is reaching for? Could it be a Horcrux?
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 7:34 AM EST
Lips of an Angel
Points: 26390
3.1415926535 says:
AWESOMEEE!!! but.. i did expect it to be like red or something.. meh... but the one in the pic might be for th US... because i didnt clikc the link... yet!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 7:37 AM EST
Goddess of the Moon
Points: 10680
dee_dee says:
I can't beleive how long it's taking it to load... I have all books with children's cover art, but adult cover art for this one is sooooo good... I can't wait for the picture to load to read everything that's written on the cover!!!!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 7:39 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 787
Beyondfreedom3 says:
Well, it's real. Here is the final part. All that's left is buying and reading the book. How exciting.
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 7:41 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 382
wandmaster115 says:
this is it, ladies and gentleman. the moment we have all been waiting for! well, not yet...but this is exciting! i couldn't be more pleased with the cover art, it's simple, yet something different than the other ones. Final confrontation with Voldemort, anyone?
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 7:43 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1004
Draco~Angel says:
O WOW. This is so cool. I expected the cover to be red and powerful. I think that the picture shows the last battle between Voldemort and Harry. And my guess its at Hogwarts, like I want it to be :-). I think the people in the background confirms this. This is so cool. I love it.
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 7:44 AM EST
Lips of an Angel
Points: 26390
3.1415926535 says:
Ok, maybe im doing something wrong... because on the link for the english cover, it didnt come up with a picture!! i will go in search of it now..
STALK! dominor!!!! hehe (getting you back for when you stalked me) anndd of course, to show you this.. news thingy... :P
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 7:45 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
DanielzWifey says:
FINALLY! ive been waiting and its FINALLY here.
yay! i love it and i cant wait until the book comes out.
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 7:47 AM EST
Furry Little Problem
Points: 4275
Juicybit says:
Wow I'm so excited. I can't believe it takes so long to download though. I'm not so pleased with the British cover as I should be but that's what I will get anyway! I don't like the black background on the front, I like the back cover a lot though! The US cover has nice colours.
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 7:59 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4393
ILoveHP! says:
Oh my GOD!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm going crazy here! I must faint... I must... I couldn't.........I can't stop rejoicing!!!
From what I can gather: Slytherin's locket is indeed a horcrux and will be important to the book. Maybe the trio can find that in Gringotts? And the dementor will be important as well... And the graveyard that J.K. has been talking about...
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 8:00 AM EST
Student
Points: 225
loyal2voldemort says:
I can't believe. We have finally seen it. I'm even more excited then I was before. I didn't even think that was possible. I actually crying.
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 8:11 AM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
Wow! I'm dying to read it!
This seems so interesting!!!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 8:19 AM EST
Witch
Points: 692
FizzingWhizbeez says:
Awesome. I am still waiting for the picture to load, though - talk about high-res! It'll be worth the wait, though. Wow, I'm SO excited from reading the inside flap and back cover information - I have chills! Is it July yet???
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 8:20 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1083
ILoveGeorge says:
YAY! so cooool!
-Laura
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 8:21 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 78
Micropotter says:
WOW!, WOW!..................WOW!!!!!! AHHH this is so amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Woot!!!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 8:24 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 36
voldy007 says:
This is just so cool...I'm so excited.I can't wait to read it!!!
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Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 8:28 AM EST
Weaselette
Points: 3176
WickedLoz says:
OH MY GOD!! *Squeels*
This is so exciting!! And taking forever to load, but still VERY exciting!! *Jumps up and down*
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 8:33 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1485
Flawed Hero says:
This is AWESOME!!! They all look brilliant and it'll probably the best book EVER!!! YAY I'm sooo happy!!! *Bangs head into wall*
But whats up with all the ancient rome-ness?
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 8:36 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2358
Nataly says:
oh great images i dont really like the orange colour but still think it is lovely! Well done!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 8:37 AM EST
Witch
Points: 673
LilyandthePhoenix says:
Holy crap. I couldn't be more excited about this... Although, the description leaves a bit to be desired... I guess they don't want to give too much away. Agh...
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 8:42 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 86
tasty_pork says:
How exciting! Nice to see the trio together on the UK cover... they're all a a bit bashed up though. Is that an elf holding the sword behind Harry?
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 8:52 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
Thats awesome! I cant wait to see what the US version looks like!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 8:54 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 78
Micropotter says:
soory for posting agian, but the CBBC newsreport says 608 pages, but bloomsberry did not announce this on the site i dont think that this is the true pagecount for DH, but it could be.
and again, i am VERY happy about this news!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 8:55 AM EST
Student
Points: 289
I need a time-turner! says:
YEEEEAAAA!! I love it but it also makes me a little sad to think that this is the last one.... :*(
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 8:56 AM EST
Rose Weasley
Points: 3166
KristiD says:
Oh I am pumped!! What is this arena Harry and VD are in? It reminds me of a coliseum...and I wonder who is watching the battle - death eaters?? I'd hope it wouldn't be in the Ministry again.
What is Harry reaching for? Divine power from above? :)
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 9:05 AM EST
Squib
Points: 159
MissHermioneGranger says:
I woke up this morning to watch it on the today program!! July 21st is coming faster and faster! I bet the cover shows the final battle between Harry and Voldemort!! ahh!!
Posted Mar 28, 2007 at 9:06 AM EST
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