Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: J.K. Rowling & Jim Kay – Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter, 5)
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The Sunday Times bestselling Illustrated Edition of J.K. Rowling’s fifth Harry Potter adventure, brilliantly evoked in full colour by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Jim Kay, and acclaimed guest artist Neil Packer.
As the Order of the Phoenix keeps watch over Harry Potter, troubled times have come to Hogwarts in a year filled with secrets, subterfuge and suspicion. The deliciously dark fifth instalment of Jim Kay’s inspired reimagining of J.K. Rowling’s classic series is an epic artistic achievement, featuring over 160 illustrations in an astonishing range of visual styles.
Now an exciting new collaboration brings together two virtuoso artistic talents, as Kate Greenaway Medal winner Jim Kay is joined by acclaimed guest illustrator Neil Packer, winner of the 2021 BolognaRagazzi Award for non-fiction. Prepare to be enchanted once again as Jim Kay depicts J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world with the dazzling artistic alchemy fans around the globe have come to know and love, perfectly complemented by Neil Packer’s own unique and eclectic illustrations, skilfully woven into the heart of the story.
This is a stunning visual feast of a book, filled with dark magical delights for both fans and new readers alike. Breathtaking scenes, iconic locations and unforgettable characters await inside – Luna Lovegood, Professor Umbridge, Grawp the giant, and many more – as Harry Potter and Dumbledore’s Army prepare for the coming battle against Lord Voldemort. Perfect for Potterheads of all ages!
‘Seeing Jim Kay’s illustrations moved me profoundly. I love his interpretation of Harry Potter’s world, and I feel honoured and grateful that he has lent his talent to it’ – J.K. Rowling
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A bestseller in the Sunday Times charts, October 2022.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Children's Books, 1st edition (11 Oct. 2022) |
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| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 576 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1408845687 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1408845684 |
| Reading age | 9+ years, from customers |
| Dimensions | 23.11 x 3.56 x 26.92 cm |
by karen thomson
Love this book. Goes with the rest of the collection
by Amazon Customer
My seven year old granddaughter loves Harry Potter and her Mum reads to her every night. They are on book 4 and I was asked if we would buy book five for her birthday in December. The book is wonderful, such beautiful illustrations, a joy of a book. Very heavy!!
by Kerry
Bought for a friend who loves harry potter. The book came in great condition and the pages feel premium. Lovely gift for someone who loves harry potter.
by Spiedie
I like the illustrations very much, these books are lovely and now I have 2 series of Harry Potter books
by ccalin
The book comes in good condition and the animations are awesome. Is nice to have it as a collection book.
by Jenny
I have the whole set of these Harry Potter Books. They are absolutely beautiful and the illustrations are fabulous. I cannot recommend these hardback books enough.
by Abigail
This is my favourite book in the series, and this illustrated series is no exception. Such a beautiful and detailed version.
by Ratty
It’s almost as if Jim Kay as eventually sat down and read the books and/or watched the movies. Because at last the illustrations look like what the books and movies desribe. At last he’s realised the books are not just for the nursery. That Harry Potter fans range from four to ninetyfour and are not stuck at infants school. Maybe it’s the influence of Neil Parker. Rumour as it Jim Kay was finding it all a strain and had to take a sabbatical and Neil Parker was brought in to help him out. Whatever the reason it helped bring the level of the illustrations up to more in line with the average reading age of the books and the mentality of the stories. The illustrations, with a few minor exceptions, actually look like the images we got from reading the books and watching the movies. His illustration of Harry actually look something like a recognizable Harry Potter as apposed to all his inconsistent attempts he did in the previous books where no two versions of Harry looked like eachother and were only distinguishable as Harry by the lightning bolt scar and the glasses. I only disliked two of his characters, in this book, Snape he illustrated too ugly.
Snape is dark, brooding and menacing but not ugly. The other is Dolores Umbridge; who he as depicted as a fat mad eye gorgon of a woman, but we know her best as smart over polite portly lady with a welcoming but malicious smile that belies the evil scheming ambitious politician within.
Some people have critized this volume because most of the fully page illustrations are at the beginning with a few towards the end with only a few margine doodles and decorations in the middle chapters. I understand what they mean and it as been suggested that is the result of his sabbatical and that he just ran out of time. Personally I don’t mind that too much and find those small ornamentations more effective, somewhat more subtle and classy, than some of the more garish full page pictures.
But no what ever the reason for the improvements, long may it continue, and I hope for even more mature illustration in ‘The Half Blood Prince’ and by degrees we should get something special for the ‘Deathly Hallows’ but don’t hold your breath.