Brimming with irresistible bonus content and featuring the iconic original cover design, this sumptuous and limited 25th anniversary edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is a must-have for all the lovers of the Boy Who Lived and his mesmerising wizarding world. After the idea for Harry Potter came to her on a delayed train journey in 1990, she plotted out and started writing the series of seven books and the first, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone , was published in the UK in 1997.

Under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, she is the author of the highly acclaimed ‘Strike’ crime series, featuring private detective Cormoran Strike and his partner Robin Ellacott. Rowling is the author of the enduringly popular, era-defining Harry Potter book series, as well as several stand-alone novels for adults and children, and a bestselling crime fiction series written under the pen name Robert Galbraith.

K. Rowling’s own archive – Thomas Taylor’s charming account of illustrating the cover for the first time, as a young artist – Fully updated story text, with refreshed design, to provide the perfect reading experienceHarry Potter lives in the cupboard under the stairs at his uncle and aunt’s house at number four, Privet Drive – until the day when a mysterious letter arrives from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and a giant on a flying motorcycle arrives to change his life with four simple words: ‘Harry – yer a wizard. She is also the founder and president of Lumos, an international children’s charity fighting for every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world. The Silkworm followed in 2014, Career of Evil in 2015, Lethal White in 2018, Troubled Blood in 2020 and The Ink Black Heart in 2022.

Rowling has received many awards and honours for her writing, including the OBE and Companion of Honour, the Hans Christian Andersen Award and a Blue Peter Gold Badge. This irresistible anniversary edition will bring back treasured memories for the fans who remember the excitement when Harry’s journey first began, as well as introduce a new generation to the unforgettable story of the Boy Who Lived. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. These editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able jackets by award-winning illustrator Jonny Duddle, and are the perfect starting point for anyone who's ready to lose themselves in the biggest children's books of all time.

The hardcover edition was issued with the original cover from 1997, while the paperback edition has silver foiling on the logo of the 2014 cover by John Duddle. Since then, Harry Potter and his epic adventures have become a cultural phenomenon, bewitching millions of readers all across the globe.

Inspired by the original companion volume, it was the first in a series of new adventures featuring wizarding world magizoologist Newt Scamander. The screenplays were published to coincide with each film’s release: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - The Original Screenplay (2016), Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay (2018) and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore - The Complete Screenplay (2022). The design and layout of the text, however, differs: so this is not an exact replica of the original 1997 edition.

The original text itself is the same – although much like a repairing charm, Bloomsbury editors have long since waved a wand over the pages of that very first print run. K. Rowling wrote with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany, and which is now playing in multiple locations around the world. K. Rowling's own archive and discover Thomas Taylor's charming account of how a young artist came to illustrate Harry Potter for the very first time.

In celebration of 25 years of Harry Potter magic, Bloomsbury is proud to be releasing a special edition featuring the much-loved original cover design, with artwork by Thomas Taylor. Each book is a first printing of this special edition, which makes them quite rare as the books quickly went into reprint. These books are all in fine condition, including the dust-jackets that have been protected by clear removable plastic film. Rowling is the author of the enduringly popular Harry Potter series, as well as several stand-alone novels and a bestselling crime fiction series. The ultimate Harry Potter gift and a must for any bookshelf, this once-in-a-generation collector's edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone will take you on the magical journey of a lifetime .Being an American, I recently had a strong desire to collect some of the British versions of the books and stumbled across this one.