Just recently it has been one of the most significant weeks in cinema history with the release of the first part of the last Harry Potter movie. All previous box office records are expected to be smashed from the opening weekend of The Deathly Hallows Part I, with this predicted to be beaten again with the release of part II in 2011. However with the recent hype of the new movies it is easy to forget where all the magic was originally conjured up.It was 1997 when the first Harry Potter book was published by Bloomsbury, from the day it reached our shelves it was an instant hit, winning countless awards and making J.K Rowling a household name. The novels follow the teenage years of a young wizard called Harry Potter and his life growing up at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The stories tell of him trying to overcome his enemies and to attempting to defeat the evil Lord Voldemort who killed his parents when Harry was a baby. The books follow Harry and friends through their progression of school up until they graduate, the themes include coming of age, fantasy, love and death.
Over the years with the gradual release of the seven books the Harry Potter series has provided significant financial success for Rowling and the Harry Potter franchise, this success has made Rowling the first and so far only billionaire author. The books have sold over 400 million copies worldwide and been translated into 67 different languages. Harry Potter has brought a lot of imagination to children and adults alike with many growing up with the main characters Harry, Ron and Hermione. This is why it is not surprising why many people love the books and will spend so much investing into the merchandise of the Harry Potter franchise. The storyline has not only captured the imagination of the children worldwide but has produced a lot of positive press surrounding the books with many people suggesting that it has encouraged a lot more young children to take up reading.
If you want to be a part of the magic and own your own Harry Potter books there are plenty of online book stores that sell the books at great prices, whether you want to buy the whole series or just one, Harry potter will take you on a journey through the world of witchcraft and wizardry that will set your imagination alight.
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