Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets : First Edition, First Printing, Signed by Illustrator

Rowling, J.K.

ISBN 10: 0747538484 / ISBN 13: 9780747538486

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing, London, 1998

First Edition with full number line (10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1) and signed by Cliff Wright on the dedication page. The closed page edge is a touch age-toned but otherwise fine, unused and well preserved. Seller Inventory # 039347

Synopsis:

Harry potter is a wizard. He is in his second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy. Little does he knows that this year will be just as eventful as the last...

Review: What makes the Harry Potter series so successful? Maybe it's the fact that J.K. Rowling doesn't write children's books, she writes children's stories, more in the tradition of the Brothers Grimm than Dr. Seuss. The exploits of Harry and his friends captivate even the shortest attention spans by engaging the imagination with vivid characters and fast-moving action, instead of trying to merely catch the eye with colorful pictures or pop-up effects. Not surprisingly, the Potter tales sound wonderful read aloud, and adapt to the audiobook format extremely well. Broadway actor Jim Dale's impressive vocal range gives each character in the book its own distinctive voice--a considerable task, given the pantheon of witches, warlocks, ghosts, ghouls, dwarves, and elves that Harry encounters in his second outing. And thankfully, since the book is read unabridged, no one's favorite character is omitted. Engaging for children without being childish, the audio version of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is worthy addition to the deservedly popular series. (Running time: 9 hours, 7 CDs) --Andrew Nieland

Bibliographic Details

Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets : ...
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing, London
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Cliff Wright
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Signed: Signed by Illustrator(s)
Edition: 1st Edition