The Tales of Beedle the Bard, First Edition, First Print, Softcover, Bloomsbury 2022, J.K. Rowling Signed by Chris Riddell, Fine

J.K. Rowling

ISBN 10: 1526637898 / ISBN 13: 9781526637895

Published by Bloomsbury, 2020

About this Item

Written by renowned Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling and perfectly illustrated by Chris Riddell. This is a genuinely authentic first printing copy signed by the illustrator Chris Riddell, published by Bloomsbury in 2022. This is a fine copy, unread, without a dust jacket as issued.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Tales of Beedle the Bard, First Edition, First Print, Softcover, Bloomsbury 2022, J.K. Rowling Signed by Chris Riddell, Fine
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Publication Date: 2020
• ISBN 10: 1526637898
• ISBN 13: 9781526637895
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: Signed by Illustrator(s)

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Synopsis

An essential companion to the Harry Potter books, The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a collection of fairytales from the wizarding world, via the enchanted pen of J.K. Rowling. Rich with allusions and symbols from the Harry Potter stories, and enhanced with fascinating commentary from beloved sage Professor Albus Dumbledore, this is a Hogwarts Library book to treasure and enjoy for years to come. All of the gorgeous, grim and gothic detail of the Bard’s five bewitching tales has been brought to life by Chris Riddell, thrice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. Much loved by generations of witches and wizards, and translated from the original runes by Hermione Granger, this beautiful edition is the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans.

Mischievous and witty, Beedle the Bard’s stories are a deeply satisfying read in the tradition of all great fables and fairytales. Kindnesses are rewarded and selfishness shown to be the ruin of many a wizard. Burping cauldrons, hairy hearts and cackling stumps are met along the way. Each tale is brought vividly to life with Riddell’s trademark wry humour and elegance, including ‘The Tale of the Three Brothers’, familiar to readers of Harry Potter from the crucial role it plays in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Now available in a paperback format featuring a brand new cover by Chris Riddell, this edition contains all of the mesmerising illustrations from the original hardback plus an exclusive additional art print of Harry, Ron and Hermione for readers to take out and keep. Prepare to be spellbound!

The Tales of Beedle the Bard is published in aid of Lumos, an international children’s charity founded in 2005 by J.K. Rowling.