{"product_id":"harry-potter-a-magical-year-the-illustrations-of-jim-kay-hardcover","title":"Harry Potter: A Magical Year -- The Illustrations of Jim Kay - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJ. K. Rowling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJim Kay\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA unique and beautiful gift book celebrating the art of Jim Kay -- 366 magical moments from J.K Rowling's Harry Potter novels, evoked in spellbinding brushstrokes, characterful ink work, and illuminating pencil sketches.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis irresistible gift book takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the seasons at Hogwarts. Jim Kay's captivating illustrations, paired with much-loved quotations from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels -- one moment, anniversary, or memory for every day of the year -- bring to life all of the magic, beauty, and wonder of the wizarding world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJim Kay has been enchanting readers since the publication of the Illustrated Edition of \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone\u003c\/i\u003e in 2015. Now, in \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter: A Magical Year\u003c\/i\u003e, a selection of Kay's most iconic illustrations are joined by previously unseen pencil sketches and preparatory pieces, offering unique and fascinating insight into the artist's sketchbook.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the snowy towers of Hogwarts, to the dancing eyes of Professor Albus Dumbledore, to the hustle and bustle of Diagon Alley, this visual feast is the perfect companion for readers of all ages, at any point on their Harry Potter journey, and a gift to cherish for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim Kay won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2012 for his illustrations in \u003ci\u003eA Monster Calls\u003c\/i\u003e by Patrick Ness. Jim studied illustration at the University of Westminster and since graduating has worked in the archives of Tate Britain and the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Jim has produced concept work for television and contributed to a group exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He now lives and works in Northamptonshire, England, with his wife. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ.K. Rowling is the author of the seven Harry Potter books, which have sold over 500 million copies, been translated into over 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She also wrote three short series companion volumes for charity, including \u003ci\u003eFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them\u003c\/i\u003e, which later became the inspiration for a new series of films. Harry's story as a grown-up was later continued in a stage play, \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and the Cursed Child\u003c\/i\u003e, which J.K. Rowling wrote with playwright Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, she returned to publishing for younger children with the fairy tale \u003ci\u003eThe Ickabog\u003c\/i\u003e, which she initially published for free online for children in lockdown, later donating all her book royalties to help vulnerable groups affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ.K. Rowling has received many awards and honors for her writing, including for her detective series written under the name Robert Galbraith. She supports a wide number of humanitarian causes through her charitable trust Volant, and is the founder of the children's care reform charity Lumos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor as long as she can remember, J.K. Rowling wanted to be a writer, and is at her happiest in a room, making things up. She lives in Scotland with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 9.06 x 7.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 19, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767455940896,"sku":"9781338809978","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/aba4ee5a453905de086dc4c10d19c491.webp?v=1780311436","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/harry-potter-a-magical-year-the-illustrations-of-jim-kay-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}