I miss one important moment from the first book which hasn't been illustrated. That moment is when Harry gets his wand. I think that moment should have been illustrated! It could have been such an amazingly beautiful illustration. Just picture Harry with a surprised - happy look on his face while the wand stands still in his hand and sparkles shiny stars everywhere in Ollivander's shop.
@Princessthyemis I guess Jim Kay wasn't told what to paint, he just did what was inspiring him the most, what was awakening his interest and creativity (or at least that's how I picture illustrators' work) - And here I must "agree" with him, if I were to illustrate the book, for some reason I wouldn't choose that moment in Ollivander's shop either. But I feel you, I belive each one of us has his/her own "key moments" in the book that he would like to see illustrated, but they weren't ;-).
@@SkyBlueDesign1 But that's such a key moment in every witch and wizard's life. A wand is the most useful object a wizard can have, an extension of the wizard, and they choose their master. It's such an obvious inclusion.
It’s funny, from the moment I read Harry Potter 7 years ago to now, I’ve thought of it as an “adult” book. But after seeing those beautiful illustrations, I remember that it actually is a “kid” book that just continues to be amazing regardless of age.
I believe that the plank space end of the chapters is there because in different languages text can take more (or less) space so translating the book doesn't mess up the pages and illustrations :)
This is beautiful. Just ordered a copy. I grew up loving Harry Potter and while I've tried to pass on that love to my daughter she just doesn't care to sit and read long chapter books, instead preferring graphic novels. i think this may be the way to get her interested in the Harry Potter world! I wanted to see a flip through before deciding so thank you so much for taking the time!
@Amanda Gornall Exactly my thoughts! My son is too little for Harry Potter at the moment, but "the right age" approaches fast and I thought, "I must get him a copy of this illustrated version when the right time comes, because this may be the way to get him interested in Harry Potter!" :-)
Thanks for taking the time to do this. I got the book for Christmas and was just thrilled. As much as I love all the characters in the movies, these illustrations really hit it spot on with the descriptions in the book. McGonagall looks just like I had her pictured (no disrespect to Maggie Smith). From the Dursley's to Ron to Malfoy, it's just how I had originally pictured them. Like you, I cannot wait for the upcoming books. Can't wait to see what he does with Argus Filch and Luna Lovegood.
Thanks for the review! I was worried about buying this as a Christmas gift since I would have to buy it online and couldn`t just leaf through it instore. I can now see its exactly what I had hoped! You`ve done me a real service, and helped the publisher sell another book.
Thank you so much for the effort. Appreciate it a lot. This video will really help me make decision on buying this edition. Loved the way you've filmed it and your commentary was a joy to listen as well.
Thank you for sharing! My heart broke for poor little Harry at the mirror. Dumbledore advises him that it does not do to dwell, but oh, for that one moment he looks like he wants to crawl into the mirror with them. I could dwell on that picture forever!
@Rhonnie. You did a nice job there, thank you. As you were wondering about the half blanks at the end of each chapter: its traditional. Go look at antique books and you'll find this done everywhere. Even in modern versions of hardback editions. They don't have to save on paper. By the way, I got the kindle in motion version, very beautiful, where I can have the book with me, any time, and show it to friends everywhere.
I've seen all the films but actually never read one book of harry potter. But I have always been intrigued to reading the books but never have. What I find most fascinating are the characters look noting like the actors in the film, the characters all have their own unique looks which I suppose are based on the books and not the films. It's great to actually see the books come alive as we are all so used to the films and what the characters look like. Now for the first time ever we can see what the visual of the books looks like and not something that's based on the films but fully based on jk rowling HP books. I think I will enjoy the books better then the films. I got to get my hands on reading them now.
Wow these illustrations are amazing! Thanks for sharing! I'd love to own this book, and all the illustrated editions when they come out. My only 'complaint' is that they made Hogwarts seem way to austere instead of friendly, exciting and welcoming, considering it's the first book. Otherwise I totally loved it!
I honestly don't understand why they didn't have Mary Grandpre illustrat it. Not only did she do the cover art and art above each chapter heading, she even created full colored scenes from the books, including the one where Harry gets his wand.
I loved that platform 9¾ but I think they missed a shot of filling it with more characters instead of blurring them out. I'd be fun finding out different characters.
Im a newbie in YT. Considering that it is now year 2020, I tried to do this content in my channel with music. Thank you Sir for this video. I really like it. God bless.
could you please do a flip through of chamber of secrets,if and when you buy them?i've seen other flip through videos,but your commentary is just so good,and has the true feels of a true harry potter fan..so if you could do the flip through of the second book with a commentary,it would be a really nice experience☺😃
Thank you very much for posting this I really want to get my son into Harry Potter but he's only 7 and doesn't pay attention if there are no pictures.also nice commentary
@Zhang I really want to get my son into Harry Potter too, he is too little for Harry Potter at the moment, but "the right age" approaches fast and I thought, "I must get him a copy of this illustrated version when the right time comes, because this may be the way to get him interested!"
@Literateknolohitura.com It seems to me they intentionally went for an "old times" look. It was usual tens years ago that the books had a one (dull) color textile cover and then there was a (more or less) colored paper jacket. I actually quite like it, it reminds me of my childhood :-D.
I definitely want to collect this edition when I have enough saved up.. The only thing I don't like about this edition is that they have the 2 rows of writing on each page. And for someone like me who gets easily distracted by words I see out of the corner of my eye - It's hard to keep on track without seeing spoilers, lol ( I've read all of the books.. It just kinda ruins the moment for re-reading for me). The other thing is that they have a lot of pictures of spiders and I'm a big arachnophobe'. One spider is too many for me, lol. ( Honestly I will probably cover them up with post-it notes, haha 😅😂
I haven't watched the whole video, because i don't want to get spoilered. Just to page 46, where i'm at the moment. One question. Are there as much pictures at the end or later part of the book, as there are at the beginning? Because i was fascinated that almost an every page there is some kind of a drawing some bigger some smaller.
I think they left those blank spaces at the chapter ends because they planned to release this edition in different languages. The same text can be longer in a foreign language edition.
May I ask? Are the words in this book exactly like from the original book? Except that this version has got pictures while original books only got words in it..
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I love the sound of pages turning for some reason
Mike l I agree its like an asmr vid
I always prefer a physical book to digital and that is one reason why
I miss one important moment from the first book which hasn't been illustrated.
That moment is when Harry gets his wand.
I think that moment should have been illustrated! It could have been such an amazingly beautiful illustration.
Just picture Harry with a surprised - happy look on his face while the wand stands still in his hand and sparkles shiny stars everywhere in Ollivander's shop.
That is a really, really good point. I wonder why they didn't include such an illustration??
they didnt think about it unfortunately..:S
but there is an illustrated version of the 2nd book, check that out too, really-really amazing ;)
@Princessthyemis I guess Jim Kay wasn't told what to paint, he just did what was inspiring him the most, what was awakening his interest and creativity (or at least that's how I picture illustrators' work) - And here I must "agree" with him, if I were to illustrate the book, for some reason I wouldn't choose that moment in Ollivander's shop either. But I feel you, I belive each one of us has his/her own "key moments" in the book that he would like to see illustrated, but they weren't ;-).
@@SkyBlueDesign1 But that's such a key moment in every witch and wizard's life. A wand is the most useful object a wizard can have, an extension of the wizard, and they choose their master. It's such an obvious inclusion.
Now if only you could get the pictures to move...
They should create an animated version of the Harry Potter Series with art/illustrations as high quality as this! NOW THAT WOULD BE A SPECTICAL! ;)
They really should make movies of it tbh
ctl eurocollege kindle in motion, coming in September
Barricade2091 it already is a movie
@@idkbutilikeskittle9286 The movies are not as beautiful as this pictures. An Animated series should do the job
Love the illustration in the book. I really like that they don't look anything like the movie.That show's creatividie.
They're all too good looking in the films, even Snape, whereas he's originally very unpleasant to look at and be around.
These images are more how I imagined it to be. Unlike the movies👍🏻
creativity*
It’s funny, from the moment I read Harry Potter 7 years ago to now, I’ve thought of it as an “adult” book. But after seeing those beautiful illustrations, I remember that it actually is a “kid” book that just continues to be amazing regardless of age.
I believe that the plank space end of the chapters is there because in different languages text can take more (or less) space so translating the book doesn't mess up the pages and illustrations :)
This is beautiful. Just ordered a copy. I grew up loving Harry Potter and while I've tried to pass on that love to my daughter she just doesn't care to sit and read long chapter books, instead preferring graphic novels. i think this may be the way to get her interested in the Harry Potter world! I wanted to see a flip through before deciding so thank you so much for taking the time!
@Amanda Gornall Exactly my thoughts! My son is too little for Harry Potter at the moment, but "the right age" approaches fast and I thought, "I must get him a copy of this illustrated version when the right time comes, because this may be the way to get him interested in Harry Potter!" :-)
Kinda sad there wasn’t more illustrations of Hermione but overall so impressed with this! Beautiful!
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Thanks for taking the time to do this. I got the book for Christmas and was just thrilled. As much as I love all the characters in the movies, these illustrations really hit it spot on with the descriptions in the book. McGonagall looks just like I had her pictured (no disrespect to Maggie Smith). From the Dursley's to Ron to Malfoy, it's just how I had originally pictured them. Like you, I cannot wait for the upcoming books. Can't wait to see what he does with Argus Filch and Luna Lovegood.
Harry at Ollivander's? Mr. Kay, seriously! You forgot to include one of the best moments in the entire series yo!
Thanks for the review! I was worried about buying this as a Christmas gift since I would have to buy it online and couldn`t just leaf through it instore. I can now see its exactly what I had hoped! You`ve done me a real service, and helped the publisher sell another book.
I'm speechless.. it's amazing!
Thumbs up.....would love to see more flip throughs if and when you acquire other illustrations.
Regina Jordan
Thank you so much for the effort. Appreciate it a lot. This video will really help me make decision on buying this edition. Loved the way you've filmed it and your commentary was a joy to listen as well.
Now I'm SOO excited to see the other books illustrated!
Anood AlKatheeri I cannot imagine Order of the Phoenix as an illustrated book. It's gonna be huge!
Kay is my favorite artist!!!
Thank you! I got chills the illustrations are so beautiful and breath taking and can't wait for more!
Thank you for sharing! My heart broke for poor little Harry at the mirror. Dumbledore advises him that it does not do to dwell, but oh, for that one moment he looks like he wants to crawl into the mirror with them. I could dwell on that picture forever!
This is the BEST flip through of this book available on youtube. Cheers to you mate!
Love from India!❤️😊💐
Thanks for this review!! I'm going to read this to my children and your review helped me SEAL the deal of buying the illustration book!! Kudos!
The way Mcgonagall is designed in this is exactly how I pictured her when I read the books.
@Rhonnie. You did a nice job there, thank you. As you were wondering about the half blanks at the end of each chapter: its traditional. Go look at antique books and you'll find this done everywhere. Even in modern versions of hardback editions. They don't have to save on paper. By the way, I got the kindle in motion version, very beautiful, where I can have the book with me, any time, and show it to friends everywhere.
Thank you so much for posting this! I have been doubting forever whether to buy it, this really helped me to get a good impression.
Now im gonna buy this for sure.Thank you
Draco's forehead though x'D
The illustrations are amazing and the way he drew the characters was spontaneous, hats off to Jim Kay.
I'm to much of a harry potter film I just spent 15 minutes watching someone flip through a book lol.
Thanks for this video. before i buy it , i wanted to know about that how it is from inner side.
PERFECT, I'd kill for this I love it
Amazing video mate, and really liked the commentary. Keep it up.
Good stuff! Thank you, I am getting it for my niece!
Thank you! Now I have an idea of birthday present for a friend.
Beautiful
beautiful book and helpful video
I've seen all the films but actually never read one book of harry potter. But I have always been intrigued to reading the books but never have. What I find most fascinating are the characters look noting like the actors in the film, the characters all have their own unique looks which I suppose are based on the books and not the films. It's great to actually see the books come alive as we are all so used to the films and what the characters look like. Now for the first time ever we can see what the visual of the books looks like and not something that's based on the films but fully based on jk rowling HP books. I think I will enjoy the books better then the films. I got to get my hands on reading them now.
You should! The books are so much more magical 🪄❤️
thank you very much!
the illustrations are awesome indeed
Wow these illustrations are amazing! Thanks for sharing! I'd love to own this book, and all the illustrated editions when they come out. My only 'complaint' is that they made Hogwarts seem way to austere instead of friendly, exciting and welcoming, considering it's the first book. Otherwise I totally loved it!
this is a great book (mostly just for the pictures) and I've never heard of the illustrated book but this looks like a great book
I ordered too,my daughter is 6,cant wait to read together.
I honestly don't understand why they didn't have Mary Grandpre illustrat it. Not only did she do the cover art and art above each chapter heading, she even created full colored scenes from the books, including the one where Harry gets his wand.
Completely sold! Thank you so much for this video.
I love these. ❤️
I loved that platform 9¾ but I think they missed a shot of filling it with more characters instead of blurring them out. I'd be fun finding out different characters.
i really want to see half blood prince illustrated ❤❤
They better get Dracos face right
Imagine Dumbeldore sitting on the sofa at the Dursley's. lol
what an amazing video mate! thank you so much for your time and effort, I've liked it a lot.
p.s. commentary were awesome as well :)
Im a newbie in YT. Considering that it is now year 2020, I tried to do this content in my channel with music. Thank you Sir for this video. I really like it. God bless.
amazing video...thank you a lot....im waiting for my book...:3
Thank you so much 🙏🏻 I loved it 😍
So great show. Thank you. Rhonnie, when you will show the 2nd book?
Loved this
could you please do a flip through of chamber of secrets,if and when you buy them?i've seen other flip through videos,but your commentary is just so good,and has the true feels of a true harry potter fan..so if you could do the flip through of the second book with a commentary,it would be a really nice experience☺😃
I agree 💯❤
Thank you for this video!
I think that the pages without any drawings are supposed to look like parchment, because that's what they use for notes and homework.
Thank you very much for posting this I really want to get my son into Harry Potter but he's only 7 and doesn't pay attention if there are no pictures.also nice commentary
Zhang so 2 years have elapsed since your comment, is your son into Harry Potter yet?
Three years now...😉
It's been 4 years...
@Zhang I really want to get my son into Harry Potter too, he is too little for Harry Potter at the moment, but "the right age" approaches fast and I thought, "I must get him a copy of this illustrated version when the right time comes, because this may be the way to get him interested!"
They should have embellished the bindings more. It looks so plain without the dusk jacket.
@Literateknolohitura.com It seems to me they intentionally went for an "old times" look. It was usual tens years ago that the books had a one (dull) color textile cover and then there was a (more or less) colored paper jacket. I actually quite like it, it reminds me of my childhood :-D.
Thanks for sharing
I definitely want to collect this edition when I have enough saved up.. The only thing I don't like about this edition is that they have the 2 rows of writing on each page. And for someone like me who gets easily distracted by words I see out of the corner of my eye - It's hard to keep on track without seeing spoilers, lol ( I've read all of the books.. It just kinda ruins the moment for re-reading for me). The other thing is that they have a lot of pictures of spiders and I'm a big arachnophobe'. One spider is too many for me, lol. ( Honestly I will probably cover them up with post-it notes, haha 😅😂
I haven't watched the whole video, because i don't want to get spoilered. Just to page 46, where i'm at the moment.
One question. Are there as much pictures at the end or later part of the book, as there are at the beginning? Because i was fascinated that almost an every page there is some kind of a drawing some bigger some smaller.
I think they left those blank spaces at the chapter ends because they planned to release this edition in different languages. The same text can be longer in a foreign language edition.
Is the full text from the books in these editions?
why no illustration of volde in the forest
I want that book so bad !!!!!!!!
Please continue the series
Love it make one for the chamber of secrets too!!!
Thank you
thanks, I read the entire book while you flipped through haha
I really loved the illustrations but I was wondering why we didn't have Hermione's picture until page 227
So does it have the same text and number of words etc. and just is an illustrated version?
this kim jay just loves to draw malfoy haha
Ty so very much! 😍❤️😍
Hey, I want to know if you knew where I can get the 4th illustration edition
If you mean the 4th book it comes out October 8
are the chapters cut short?
IS the content same as present in the normal edition and the pictures are the only thing thats more in this??
Yes, the text is the same.
I would never though I would say this, but I missed Vol... You Know who
May I ask? Are the words in this book exactly like from the original book? Except that this version has got pictures while original books only got words in it..
Are they making all of the books like this
Yup
Can anyone let me know if it's the full story or if it's shortened?
Big Birb full
Thank you very much for posting this : )
And what is the price in euro's
Be careful. This kind of pages can't cut you. Anyways, wonderful book. I want it!!!
I love it...:)
the illustrations remind me of the art style some of the Rohl Daul books have
they should make harry potter in epub 3, the animated pages would be the closest one gets to experience reading material in the actual story/ hp world
thank you for your video !
is there a digital download available ?
I only want to put my hands on this book.
and harry is so cute omg
Ron looks like Howard from TBBT.
Is the book abridged or unabridged ?
I like your comments!
Спасибо тебе большое!!!!!
We don't see Hermione until the middle of the book ? :/
me gustan más con las letras color azul
no centures ???
How much is that in US Dollars?
I am the Like 300 and i hope that you complete the filp through of the all of books of Harry Potter.
4 Oct 2012
Thanks.
omg thank you!
This is awasome!
but minalima's version is far better
Agreed