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So apparently Harry Potter as a franchise is coming back?
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Wow thanks. That looks nice. Was there a place where I could see all of the covers? By the way, will there be pictures in the books now?
For now they only released the first book; the second will be released in October this year, the third next year etc.
(or do you mean the covers of the other releases of the first book?
)Yes, there are lots of really great fully coloured illustrations now. And the book is also really huge and has great production quality. I was surprised to see how cheap it is for what it's offering. You can see basically all illustrations here, if you want to:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXS8jO7nqaI
Triggerhappytel
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Having recently played Tales from the Borderlands, I'd quite like to see a Harry Potter series done in that style.
NHarmonic.
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Harry potter open world game plz.
imagine if some Utah school decided for it
"The devil is back! and Hermione is a negra!"
With the new wizarding schools revealed I almost suspect she is setting up something like a Amazon Kindle Worlds or Wildcards scenario to expand the franchise. Which honestly would be awesome as long as they can keep the quality.
This would be fun.
I hate reading scripts with a burning passion, but I'm getting it without a complaint since I'm prepared for it.
This would be fun.
I hate reading scripts with a burning passion, but I'm getting it without a complaint since I'm prepared for it.
Spoiler that shit bro.
The ride I went on at universal studios a few years back was absolutely amazing and I know nothing about Harry Potter. I would have rode it a bunch of times if the line wasn't 3 hours long. I am glad HP exists solely because of that ride.
RespectThySole
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Harry Potter RPG by CDPR please.
manzoman96
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The fuck we don't.
I used to have this game but not anymore
One of the many games I regret selling
For now they only released the first book; the second will be released in October this year, the third next year etc.
(or do you mean the covers of the other releases of the first book?
Yeah, I meant the covers of the other books, if those can be seen somewhere?
Hmm, looking through that video, I'm thinking the illustrations will be too distracting to me.
By the way, do anyone know where the book OT is? I can't find it.
outunderthestars
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Was going to go by Barnes & Noble and pick up the illustrated book for my fiance but apparently they still don't match their own online price.
There are a bunch of different covers for the books. Like these:
But the more recent collection is this one with covers from Kazu Kibushi and illustrations by Mary Grandpré (also the box it comes in is awesome):
There are a bunch of different covers for the books. Like these:
But the more recent collection is this one with covers from Kazu Kibushi and illustrations by Mary Grandpré (also the box it comes in is awesome):
I... I want a Harry Potter Comic book now.
Like a real fancy one.
Give me all of the Harry Potter plz.
outunderthestars
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The double columns of text in the illustrated books annoy me for some reason.
^
The book is really big, so it's easier to read that way.
Both of those were released at the same time, actually. The first one is British, the second one American. I prefer the covers of the signature edition, though.^^
The book is really big, so it's easier to read that way.
Both of those were released at the same time, actually. The first one is British, the second one American. I prefer the covers of the signature edition, though.^^
The double columns of text in the illustrated books annoy me for some reason.
For some reason I think it might have been done to make it easier to read aloud?
I don't know why I would think this as I have never heard anyone mention there being a difference and I haven't tested or thought about it before either.
There's 90% chance that's what would happen. "Just uh, give him one of those...South African accents and call it a day."
outunderthestars
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I know I am planning on buying the entire set to read to my kids.
Just ordered the first one to be delivered tomorrow. I've never actually read any of the books.
Triggerhappytel
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The fuck we don't.
Why the hell's it called The Sorcerer's Stone?!
North American title is Sorcerer's Stone while in the rest of the world its Philosopher's Stone.
Apparently the publisher in NA thought sorcerer was a better word to catch kids attention. Lol
demosthenes
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Thanks! Bought!
It's because the legend is known as the Sorceror's Stone over here in the states (or at least, that's how it was taught/talked about where I lived). I blame our love of alliteration.
Admiral Woofington
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Mommy I don't wanna read a book about a philosopher.
Direct translation of the Norwegian one is "The stone of the wise" with wise being plural. Translating philosopher into Norwegian doesn't convey any magic connotations, but I assume it somehow does in British English?
Future Foundation
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I wouldn't be surprised to see an MMO happen in the future.
Tawney Bomb
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But now you can get the full camping experience from book 7!
Big Baybee
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That would be neat and could very well work.
Even if you know what happebs... I would say read the books. You are missing out on so many things that are not in the movies.
It depends how you read it. As a direct translation, if you read "The Philosopher's Stone" as "The stone of the philosopher" then yeah, stone of the wise works.
But the Philosopher's Stone doesn't really refer to a stone owned by a philosopher, it refers to larger alchemical lore. It's meant to be what enables alchemists to turn lead into gold and stuff, or create elixirs of eternal youth.
So it's not that "philosopher" has specific magical connotations in British English, because it doesn't, it's just that when the words are used together they're usually referring to that.
How about Harry Potter in Ancient Greek?
Someone reading it.
http://www.uark.edu/campus-resources/dlevine/Harry Potter in Greek.html
(His Greek pronunciation is terrible and hurting my ears but mad respect.)
Someone reading it.
http://www.uark.edu/campus-resources/dlevine/Harry Potter in Greek.html
(His Greek pronunciation is terrible and hurting my ears but mad respect.)
AHA-Lambda
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I never believed it was going to go away to be honest, though the play surprises me
I just never understood the fuss behind HP frankly :/
I just never understood the fuss behind HP frankly :/
Did you read the books?
All of this is accurate.
AHA-Lambda
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Yes, didn't think they were any big shakes
Okay that's fine, I've just run into too many people who haven't actually read or seen Harry Potter and judge it by the name and premise.
Missed this post earlier, but even though I also think a HP MMO would be great and qould have infinite potential, I just dont see it happening. Maybe if rowling for some reason really wants it to exist but I dont think its the case anymore. She must be satisfied with Pottermore. There is also all the problems that licensing might impose to an eventual new game. Considering WB has the rights for that, they will probably prefer to push Fantastic Beasts games instead of going back to HP in the next few years.
Having said that, I do think it was a HUGE missed opportunity. An online game with Hogwarts as a hub for different players entering different houses, learning new spells and competing for their houses is just... PERFECT, I really dont know why it didnt happen.
ph1l0z0ph3r
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Really wish they would revive the property in the gaming world. Visiting Universal Studios just for HP this year and I'm fucking pumped.
heh, same here. Rowling was probably against expanded content...could have been so amazing
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