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Scholastic Books: Harry Potter
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While Christopher Paolini's second novel may have knocked "Harry Potter" down a notch on Amazon.com's bestseller list, Scholastic is ramping up to offer a boxed set of all six "Potter" books to date. A new image of the set, which will cost about $100 and include hardcover editions packaged in an artwork-covered case, is now online.
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Cheryl Klein, notable editor with Arthur K. Levine Books and Scholastic, has made a guest appearance on NPR's program "Talk of the Nation." Cheryl discusses her work as continuity editor of the Harry Potter books and even answers questions asked by various listeners of the show. To hear this brief conversation with Cheryl Klein, click here and be sure to click on the "Listen" button.
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To celebrate the upcoming release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" in a few weeks, Scholastic, the U.S. publishers of the books, kicked-off of their Knight Bus tour today in New York City. The bus, parked this morning at Rockefeller Center, will tour the nation visiting 37 libraries where fans can create their own 20-second video to record their thoughts on the series.
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David Saylor, Vice President, Creative Director, Scholastic described the art: "Set during a highly dramatic sunset, Harry, Hermione, and Ron--clothes in tatters--cling atop a flying dragon in this astonishing artwork created by Mary GrandPré for the deluxe edition. As mist creeps down towering hillsides to a village below, questions arise about where the trio is headed and what has led them to this spellbinding moment."
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