This morning, British Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury has announced they will be releasing a new hardcover edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. You can pre-order the book for £22.50 on Bloomsbury’s website. This gift edition hardback, presented in a beautiful foiled cloth slipcase decorated with brand new line art by Jonny Duddle, is the perfect introduction to Harry Potter for new fans and a great item for those who already love Harry. The book will be released on February 5th.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Gift Edition
 

This announcement comes as Bloomsbury is preparing for their “Harry Potter Book Night, ” which we reported on back in October. They have also released some new details on the book night, which can be read below:

Major schools competition launch: We have just launched a major new competition for schools in the UK and Ireland, to win an illustration workshop with the new official HARRY POTTER illustrator Jonny Duddle PLUS a money-can’t-buy wall art. Plus, the winning child will get a hardback box set of the new editions of HARRY POTTER and a signed Jonny Duddle print. 6 runners-up will each win a paperback box set of books and a signed Jonny Duddle print.

How do you enter? In J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone, Ron shows Harry the cards that come inside packs of Chocolate Frogs. Bloomsbury wants YOU to create your own witch or wizard card for a school. To find out more visit harrypotterbooknight.com/schoolscompetition

• We have teamed up with First News who are offering a free edition of First News (30th January edition) to all UK schools who will be running a Harry Potter event on 5th February. This edition will include an exclusive 8-page Harry Potter pullout which would be great to have at your Happy Potter event.

• Schools can also take part in the action with a range of brand new discussion guides for the series, which outline ideas for discussion and other activities for use in the classroom or in a reading group.

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