For the first time, J. K. Rowling's beloved Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone will be presented in a lavishly illustrated full-color edition. Kate Greenaway Award-winning artist Jim Kay has created over 100 stunning illustrations, making this new edition the perfect gift for a child being introduced to the series, as much as for the dedicated fan. In addition to the jacketed hardcover illustrated edition, we are pleased to offer a small-run, high-end, collector's format in time for the 2015 holiday season. Special ...
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For the first time, J. K. Rowling's beloved Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone will be presented in a lavishly illustrated full-color edition. Kate Greenaway Award-winning artist Jim Kay has created over 100 stunning illustrations, making this new edition the perfect gift for a child being introduced to the series, as much as for the dedicated fan. In addition to the jacketed hardcover illustrated edition, we are pleased to offer a small-run, high-end, collector's format in time for the 2015 holiday season. Special features will include: Clothbound hardcover in slipcase Gold foil stamped artwork on book cover and slipcase Gilt-edged pages Two-and-a-half-foot-wide accordion-folded removable poster Two ribbon bookmarks Packed in bespoke individual mailing cartons Printed in Italy A rare opportunity and a luxurious reading experience.
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Seller's Description:
Good. Very scarce collector's edition of the oversized illustrated Sorcerer's Stone. Purple cloth with gold filigree and gold gilt page edges. Slipcase shows light shelf wear overall and one corner displays residual moisture damage. Likewise, the book shows minor moisture damage to corner of front cover and top edge of spine, in the form of a slightly dark stain. Spine shows light rubbing to gold lettering. No markings to pages. Binding square and tight. Comes with Diagon Alley tipped-in insert. Over.
I love this store. Excellent tracking and the book was in the condition you said it was.
Pete781
Jan 10, 2016
Seller was misleading
Book was not in good condition. Discretion should have said worn out library book
Christine G
Oct 5, 2014
Classic
If you haven't read any Harry Potter, then you have missed a great story. The story of a lonely boy with a miserable life and how, suddenly, everything changes- and not all of it is good. Fantasy's newer classic in the same lines as C.S. Lewis and J. R.R. Tolken.
Donna
Aug 21, 2013
Harry Who?
Having never seen ANY of the films of this mega-behemoth franchise, I decided to buy all 7 books to read first, before indulging in the movies. I wanted to see what all the buzz was about, and how this Harry character made Rowling a household name. I've always believed books are better than their film adaptations, and didn't want the film to 'spoil' the story for me so. After breezing through Sorcerer's Stone, I couldn't hold out to read the remaining 6 books, and decided to watch the first Potter film.
To be honest, I actually liked the films better than the books, but I 'get' the appeal children have to Rowling's series. Harry Potter includes every magical element a child could possibly want in a story. She also has a style of writing that effortlessly captures the imagination a child (or an adult who still has the heart & mind of a child) through her vivid descriptive characters. It's a quick read that isn't merely dumb-downed writing for a child's level, but has an easy flow that seamlessly draws the reader into Harry's world of wizardry.
As a bibliophile, I'm glad I bought the hardcover books - the complete set is well-worth having on the shelves of any collection. I now understand how the success of Harry Potter made JK Rowling a billionaire. I would recommend the books for any avid reader of any age who wants to escape into fantasy, or parents who want to get their children to read more.
MW
Aug 18, 2013
Great after all these years!
These books were replacement books as the first set got too worn out. My children love these books when they first came out and loved them still!!!
