Nothing could be more obvious than that harry potter books are pure witchcraft and of the devil. Nov 17, 2010 star of harry potter films says author jk rowling told him by text she would write no more stories about the schoolboy wizard benedicte page wed 17 nov 2010 06. As well as an image of voldemorts dark mark, rowling wrote. The books have been translated into over 80 languages, won multiple awards, and sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, becoming the. Jul 20, 2017 especially considering rowling s past with suggesting whether shed write more harry potter stories at all. I could definitely write an eighth, ninth, tenth book, said rowling in. Popular opinion is that it will be set before the first harry potter book, in what is commonly known as the marauder era, involving harry potters parents and their generation. Rowlings harry potter and the cursed child a little after midnight at foyles book store on july 31, 2016 in london, england. Jk rowlings 8th harry potter book to be published this summer harry potter and the cursed child set 19 years after last book potter an overworked employee of the ministry of magic. Rowling has strongly hinted for the first time that she could write an eighth book in the series. Rowling is about to release 3 new harry potter books. Harry potter readers think jk rowling just teased a new sequel. Rowling always said that the seventh harry potter book, harry potter and the deathly hallows, would be the last in the series, and so far she has kept to her word.
No more harry potter, jk rowling promises daniel radcliffe. Sep 08, 20 the authors website still refers to harry potter and the deathly hallows as the seventh and final book in the series. Apr 24, 2018 speaking at the broadway opening of harry potter and the cursed child on sunday, j. While rowling wont be giving readers a ninth harry potter book or more cursed child plays or movies, fans still have plenty of fantastic beasts content to look forward to.
Rowling is the author of the harry potter series, one of the most successful book series ever in the history of humankind. In october 2007 she stated that her future work was unlikely to be in the fantasy genre. London if youre still unsure about whether the eighth harry potter book is a novel, or when exactly its going to be set, j. Discussion guide for books iiv this discussion guide from scholastic features summaries of the plot, theme, conflict, setting and characterization, as well as a number of questions designed to encourage conversation, a book list of other titles with similar issues, and a brief biography of the author. Joanne jo rowling, ch, obe, frsl, frcpe born 31 july, 1965 in yate better known by her pen name j. Harry potter and the cursed child is a 2016 british twopart play written by jack thorne based on an original story by j. Rowling is most famous for authoring the harry potter series, which have gained international attention and have won multiple awards. The harry potter author sat down with todays matt lauer to talk about. May, 2015 a group of students from manchester are looking to raise. Ever since the publication of her seventh hogwarts novel, harry potter and the. Rowling explains why there wont be any more stories about. Feb 10, 2016 when diehard harry potter fans first heard that j. Rowling, the author of the book series which captivated our attention prior to pokemon go, said that.
The first harry potter book, harry potter and the philosophers stone, was published in 1997 to immediate popular and critical acclaim. The play is marketed as the eighth official story in the harry potter series. Six further bestselling books and eight blockbuster films followed. Nobody wanted to take a risk on harry potter shock. Rowling is set to release three more harry potter books. Also i collect of harry potter, but i have 4th book, i keep look for 1st book to start to read the book. Rowling had tantalised her fans by refusing to rule out the possibility of a further potter adventure, assuring winfrey she could definitely write an eighth, ninth and 10th book. Since the final harry potter book was published in 2007, theres been no shortage. Popular opinion is that it will be set before the first harry potter book, in what is commonly known as the marauder era, involving harry potter s parents and their generation.
So, there it is, book 8 of harry potter will happen when it happens, but till then the fans can look forward to the film by warner bros. Rowling revealed that the play would explore the previously untold story of harrys. The authors website still refers to harry potter and the deathly hallows as the seventh and final book in the series. A companion book was released at midnight on july 31 which just so happens to be both harry and rowlings birthdays.
Rowling just cant let harry potter go the new york times. Because there are 5th book and i want to look for 1st book, if i find it then start to read the book. Rowling is planning to expand her wizarding world with four new books set in the harry potter universe though maybe not exactly. Jan 02, 2019 i, just like countless millions around the globe, love all things harry potter, from the first day the first book was in my local bookstore through my nth reread of the entire series, as well as watching all eight movies more times than i can admit. The bestselling british author made the announcement on her website on wednesday, august 17. This was a pivotal moment in pottermania with a recordbreaking first print run of five million, it was the first novel in the world to go on sale in the uk and us on the same day, shifting three million copies in the states alone on its first weekend.
Pictures the author was in new york to promote lumos, her new. Rowling explains why harry potter 9 will never happen hypable. The script is cowritten by rowling, jack thorne and john tiffany. Why people are excited about the two new harry potter books. Rowling teases a new book sequel video april 10, 2015 8. Rowling, there will not be another harry potter story.
Jul 31, 2016 people take photos after buying a copy of j. I think at this point, the big to do for the harry potter universe is to bridge the 19 year gap, which could easily be done. Read a full biography of harry potter author, joanne rowling, and find out more about what inspired her to write the 7 harry potter books at, harrypotter harry potter and the cursed child is an upcoming twopart west end stage play and a book written by jack thorne and based on a story by author j. The second book was called harry potter and the chamber of secrets, while the third book was entitled harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban. Jk rowling, the author of harry potter, only agreed for the play to be made.
Jk rowling has explicitly stated that she is highly unlikely to write another harry potter book. Apr 25, 2018 while rowling wont be giving readers a ninth harry potter book or more cursed child plays or movies, fans still have plenty of fantastic beasts content to look forward to. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban was released in hardcover in the uk on 8 july 1999 and in the us on 8 september. But i heard that there was going to be an 8th harry potter book. May 30, 2019 harry potter fans, this is your official heads up. Rowling bid farewell to harry potter at a london event hours before the longawaited eighth book in the beloved series was released in bookstores worldwide. Rowling is the author of the muchloved series of seven harry potter novels, originally published between 1997 and 2007. Is harry potter and the cursed child an 8th harry potter book. Jk rowlings eighth harry potter story will be published this summer. Star of harry potter films says author jk rowling told him by text she would write no more stories about the schoolboy wizard benedicte page wed. The book was released in july 2007, becoming one of the fastest selling books of all time. Ever since the publication of her seventh hogwarts novel, harry potter and the deathly hallows, in.
Jul 20, 2017 jk rowling has explicitly stated that she is highly unlikely to write another harry potter book. Rowling announced earlier this week that her highly anticipated harry potter play, harry potter and the cursed child, is being released in book form later this year. This is the oldest con game ever hatched out of hell. Jk rowling drops hints of possible eighth harry potter book. Even though the author isnt writing a harry potter 9, shes still deeply. Rowling will always be best known for her stories about a boy wizard and the world he inhabits, but she has written several works outside of the harry potter universe. May 30, 2008 i know that my question is kind of silly.
From the sorting hat to wand woods, the marauders map and more. The harry potter author sat down with todays matt lauer to talk about harry potter and her charity. It looks like harry potter and the cursed child is the end of the road for one wizard j. At sunday nights new york premiere harry potter and the cursed. Rowling to write eighth harry potter book after all th june 2007 jk rowling has revealed she is to write an eighth harry potter book after all, although the best selling author says she is through with all that fantasy pish. Rowling has said the book is her favourite, and it makes her both happy and sad. Harry potter jk rowling biography books by jk rowling. Aug 17, 2016 the stories, which are available wednesday for preorder, come after rowling said the eighth installment in the beloved book series, harry potter and the cursed child, will be the last story about. Nov 23, 20 so, there it is, book 8 of harry potter will happen when it happens, but till then the fans can look forward to the film by warner bros.
Rowling says harry is done now after harry potter and. Rowling was writing a sequel to her beloved sevenpart series. You may even be aware that rowling had trouble getting published at all. Rowling knows the publishing world and can speak from both sides of. Speaking at the broadway opening of harry potter and the cursed child on sunday, j. Rowling dashes hopes for a ninth harry potter book. K rowling will release two new harry potter books this year. To bring out a dimension of the saga that she didnt have a chance to earlier, for an audience now in search of it. Rowling said in a recent interview, she doesnt think harry potter 8 will happen.
Rowling is writing a new book, perhaps series, in the harry potter universe. Also keep in mind that rowling was really telling one big story over 7 novels, whereas the play and a possible 8th novel would be telling one story over one book. In 2000 jk rowling spoke to the big issue ahead of the release of the fourth harry potter book, the goblet of fire. Rowling announced she would write a film inspired by a textbook from hogwarts, but it would not be a harry potter installment. Rowling has said it is unlikely she will write any more books in the harry potter series. Aug 08, 2016 in 2000 jk rowling spoke to the big issue ahead of the release of the fourth harry potter book, the goblet of fire.
Rowling said harry potter and the cursed child play will be released as a twopart book. Rowling, 42, admits she has weak moments when she feels she will pen. Rowling to write eighth harry potter book after all. Rowling announces 8th harry potter book astro awani. Rowling said she doesnt expect to continue moving the story forward by creating a harry potter book 9. Rowling was writing a sequel to her beloved sevenpart series, they couldnt wait to get their hands on the book. Harry potter and the cursed child will be more than just a play in london. The stories, which are available wednesday for preorder, come after rowling said the eighth installment in the beloved book series, harry potter and.
Rowling harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban is a fantasy novel written by british author j. To many, the eighth book is not a story that continues the legacy of harry, but instead a potential reference used to tie up the many unanswered question and loose ends. As it is not written by her, it cant be considered as a real sequel, unlike the fantastic beasts which scenario is written by her exclusively. The bestselling british author made the announcement on her website on. Rowling announces 8th harry potter book the washington post february 11, 2016 12. The playscript for harry potter and the cursed child was originally released as a special rehearsal edition alongside the opening of jack thornes play in londons west end in summer 2016. Jk rowling s 8th harry potter book to be published this summer harry potter and the cursed child set 19 years after last book potter an overworked employee of the ministry of magic. Along with the three companion books written for charity, the series has sold over 500 million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. Rowling s harry potter and the cursed child a little after midnight at foyles book store on july 31, 2016 in london, england.
Rowling did not announce a harry potter 8 project near completion. The eighth story is probably the last story in harry potters timeline, meaning that harry. I, just like countless millions around the globe, love all things harry potter, from the first day the first book was in my local bookstore through my nth reread of the entire series, as well as watching all eight movies more times than i can admit. Rowling explains why there wont be any more stories about harry potter. Rowling finished her final book of the harry potter series harry potter and the deathly hallows amazon. Lewis, i have 2nd book but keep look 1st book to start the book.
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