Sotheby's director of the department of printed books and manuscripts Dr Philip Errington poses for photographers with a first edition copy of the first Harry Potter book "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" containing annotations and illustrations by author J.K. Rowling, during a photocall organized for the media at the auction house's premises in London, Monday, May 20, 2013.
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Author J.K. Rowling signs copies of her book 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' during the final stop on the 'J.K. Rowling Open Book Tour' held at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
By J.K. Rowling
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
784 pages
$34.99
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Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Bonnie Wright as Ginny Weasley, David Thewlis as Remus Lupin and Oliver Phelps as George Weasley in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"
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Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter and Bonnie Wright as Ginny Weasley in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince".
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Michael Gambon as Professor Albus Dumbledore and Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"
British author J.K. Rowling announces her new project Pottermore at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London on June 23, 2011
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JK Rowling reads excerpts from her new book 'The Tales of Beedle The Bard' to schoolchildren at a tea party at Edinburgh's Parliament Hall.
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Scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.
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Scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.
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J.K. Rowling
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J.K. Rowling
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"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1"
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A Harry Potter kipa, or yalmulka, for sale in a shop along Jaffa Road in Jerusalem.
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"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
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"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
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International versions of the number 1 young adult book, Harry Potter
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2011's box office camp Harry Potter, grossed $381 million during its domestic run...which is less than what Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 grossed on its first day on sale
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Fans at the "Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 An IMAX Experience" release party at AMC Loews Kips Bay 15 theater on July 14, 2011 in New York City.
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Arabic translations of the Harry Potter book series are one of the most popular items requested from the library for detainees at Guantanamo Bay.
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Daniel Radcliffe in a scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
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Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliff star in a scene from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows - Part 2.
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This photo released by Scholastic shows the cover of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, by J.K. Rowling.
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Daniel Radcliffe in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
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Michael Gambon stars in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire".
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Scholastic launches its first major post–Harry Potter series with The 39 Clues and related products, including trading cards and an online game
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A girl reads a copy of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."
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Growing up in character: Daniel Radcliffe in the title role of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"
Part of the film series' charm is the ensemble cast of luminary British actors and actresses. From Michael Gambon's Dumbledore to Ralph Fiennes' Voldemort,...
