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DECEMBER 3, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Posted by JEREMY
Source: Various
With just a few hours left until the much anticipated release of Tales of Beedle the Bard, the preparations for this release are in motion.
We are receiving news from bookstores that have boxes of the novel in storage awaiting release, we are also getting word
that a total of eight million copies are being released world wide tomorrow, whilst those who pre-ordered the book via Amazon have gotten confirmation emails that the books have been shipped.
"We expect it will crash straight in at No. 1 in our book charts," Jon Howells, of Britain's Waterstone's book store chain, said Wednesday. "It would take a battle of magical proportions to dislodge it before Christmas."
Currently there are several midnight release parties all around America, with several others already finishing in Britain and Europe.
UPDATE: Thanks to TLC for letting us know that you can now view a video of rthur Levine, editor of the US editions of the Harry Potter novels, reading from his handwritten copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
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Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1485
Flawed Hero says:
Haha No. 1 eh? Probably. I'm going to the bookstore to hang out, even though I'm getting the book from Amazon tomorrow. I'm sure it will be a great book!
Posted Dec 3, 2008 at 10:28 PM EST
Harry Potter's Date
Points: 3146
The Parvati Patil says:
I hope it's successful. Go JKR!!!
Posted Dec 3, 2008 at 10:53 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 529
Dementors Shadow says:
I'm looking forward to reading it.
Posted Dec 3, 2008 at 11:17 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
weeee!
I preordered both editions, hehe
But I wont get them for a few weeks since I am at school.
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Posted Dec 3, 2008 at 11:39 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3245
Tenshi says:
I'll be up and early at a Chapters to get myself a copy! Can't wait to read it! A dip back into Harry Potter... so what if exams are next week? =D
Posted Dec 4, 2008 at 2:17 AM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5166
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
Tenshi so what if exams are next week *laughs*..i got exams next week..no fun..*sad*
Im getting my book tomrrow..after i get out of work..yay..and it only like $8.00 here were i live..well around that much..im so happy..yay..
Posted Dec 4, 2008 at 4:45 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
I'll have my copy just intime for weekend reading! I'm be waiting impatiently at my mailbox!
Posted Dec 4, 2008 at 7:14 AM EST
Lady of Quality
Points: 7784
Ligeress says:
I got my copy today! I went to get my sister a gift card for xmas that I will mail to her because she lives interstate. While at the shopping centre I saw it at the entrance to one of the book stores. So happy I have it.
Posted Dec 4, 2008 at 8:12 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Man...I really can't wait to read it.I'm sure its gonna be awesome!
Posted Dec 4, 2008 at 9:25 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Moving right along now. Hard to believe that it is almost here. Should provide a nice read for the weekend and the holidays. Great gift from JKR and all of those that worked to bring it out.
Posted Dec 4, 2008 at 9:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1827
Lady Leo says:
I thought the book came out the seventh of december? Maybe I was mistaken, but I asked for it for Christmas! cant wait!!
Posted Dec 4, 2008 at 11:19 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1127
Elrond says:
Rock & Roll Jo! Another work of brilliance! Don't hang up that magic wand just yet... Your legendary work is an inspiration to us all. We salute you...
Posted Dec 4, 2008 at 12:24 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3672
Hecate3fold says:
Here's a scoup! I wonder just how much trouble UPS is going to be in for delivering my copy of "The Bard" today instead of tomorrow?
I had several other packages from Barnes&Noble delivered today and there was a small one with a tag on it stating in big red letters "Do not deliver before Dec. 4th". I wonder how many others got their books today?
Needles to say I opened it and have already read the introduction and looked at all of the artwork. Each one is signed somewhere with JKR's signature. It was fun to find where it was on each of the drawings.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Dec 4, 2008 at 2:58 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3672
Hecate3fold says:
Sorry for the double post, but I just went back and checked the packaging and it was a bright "yellow" tag with black letters that said "Deliver on and not before 12/4/08".
I hope there aren't too many reprocussions because of it.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Dec 4, 2008 at 3:04 PM EST
Weird Sisters Bassist
Points: 8449
Paper Cut says:
I forgot it was out today (I hadn't pre ordered it), so it was a nice surprise when I walked into Waitrose and saw it!
Sadly though, the American cover doesn't do justice to this fabulous little book! Much prefer the English version, I can't imagine in Beedle thwe Bard's time it would've said 'a wizarding classic from the world of Harry Potter' at the top.
Posted Dec 4, 2008 at 5:58 PM EST
Northern Belle
Points: 3968
American Angel says:
I pre-ordered the collector's edition of this book and just received it today. At first I thought, "I would never pay $100 for a book!". The US standard edition is nice, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it (nice drawings, etc.), but in the end, I couldn't resist the collector's edition. I didn't expect the book to look and feel as quality as it does, and everything that it comes with is very nice! I haven't actually read the book yet, but it was well worth the money just for the quality, in my opinion. I know that 35 of the collector's editions are supposed to be autographed by JK. Those are 35 very lucky people!
Posted Dec 4, 2008 at 8:30 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2316
loopy looney says:
I totally didnt think about doing a midnight release...I wish I would have done it now :)
Posted Dec 4, 2008 at 10:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 694
AvrilHermionePotter says:
Its already out here (Since yesterday)! I rush to the mall after work and went straight to the Bookstore and there it is! Thousands of copy of Tales of Beedle the Bard. The sales lady told me that they already sold quite a number of it and might be out of stock early. Gosh! I think it is already number 1 selling book right now. =)
Posted Dec 4, 2008 at 10:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
Woo, got mine last night! Haven't read it all yet. Can't wait for my collectors edition to arrive!
Posted Dec 4, 2008 at 11:26 PM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
I want a copy! :D
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Posted Dec 5, 2008 at 9:41 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Tales of Beedle the Bard woooww! I want my copyyy :(
Posted Dec 5, 2008 at 10:14 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2407
KissingDraco says:
I hope it really is going to be no.1! I still dont have my copy and its been out for two days now!! Haha. I will buy one in the very, very near future!
Posted Dec 6, 2008 at 8:25 AM EST
Witch
Points: 991
OffTheLoop says:
I just got my copy! Early Christmas present! I'm not all the way trough yet, but it's excellent so far, it will do amzingly well I'm sure.
Posted Dec 6, 2008 at 6:48 PM EST