J.K. Rowling's new book, The Tales of Beedle the Bard
The Tales of Beedle the Bard, the newest book by J.K. Rowling, consists of five special fairy tales. One of these fairy tales included information used by Harry Potter for solving mysteries in The Deathly Hallows. The other four tales are revealed here for the first time.
The Tales adds to the Harry Potter books and has a projected publishing date of December 4, 2008. (just before Christmas - could this be 2008's sold out, must have, Christmas present?)
If you want to learn more about The Tales of Beedle the Bard; why that's what this page is about. If you can't wait and have to order The Tales of Beedle the Bard, like yesterday:
Proceeds from publishing The Tales of Beedle the Bard will be given to charity. Proceeds from this page will be donated to Bastiat Free University. There are many ways (including Squidoo) for you to raise money for charity also.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
Picture yourself pulling this volume off the shelf at Hogwarts' library.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Collector's Edition
A maximum of 100,000 copies of this limited edition collector's treasure will be magicked into existence. A handwritten manuscript, similarly adorned, sold at auction for millions. Your copy will be much less expensive.
Opening the case reveals a velvet bag embroidered with J.K. Rowling's signature, in which sits the piece de resistance: your very own copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, complete with metal skull, corners, and clasp; replica gemstones; and emerald ribbon.
... But the true jewel of this new edition is the enlightening and comprehensive commentary (including extensive footnotes!) by Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, who brings his unique wizard's-eye perspective to the collection. Discovered "among the many papers which Dumbledore left in his will to the Hogwarts Archives," the venerable wizard's ruminations --> for more, click here
The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Collector's Edition (Offered Exclusively by Amazon)
Amazon Price: $100.00 (as of 12/04/2008)
List Price: $100.00
This exclusive edition has a copy of the handwritten introduction, and ten illustrations done by J.K. Rowling, that are not included in the mass market versions. Beautifully presented in a case made for Hogwarts' library.
And your library
Release Date: 12/04/2008
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Did you miss the first collection?
Seven Beedle The Bard collections were handwritten and illustrated by J. K. Rowling. One copy was auctioned with almost 4 million $US going to charity.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard, standard hardcover
Pre-ordering is a great way to build anticipation -- and to answer the eternal question "are you going to get J.K. Rowling's new book,The Tales of Beedle the Bard?"
What J.K. Rowling had to say about the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard for Harry Potter fans:
."There was understandable disappointment among Harry Potter fans when only one copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard was offered to the public last December.
I am therefore delighted to announce that, thanks to the generous support of Bloomsbury, Scholastic and Amazon (who bought the handwritten copy at auction) - and with the blessing of the wonderful people who own the other six original books - The Tales of Beedle the Bard will now be widely available to all Harry Potter fans.
Royalties will be donated to the Children's High Level Group, to benefit institutionalised children in desperate need of a voice. The new edition will include the Tales themselves, translated from the original runes by Hermione Granger, and with illustrations by me, but also notes by Professor Albus Dumbledore, which appear by generous permission of the Hogwarts Headmasters' Archive."
Order it now, enjoy it often
Both a wise and delightful addition to the Harry Potter canon, this new translation of The Tales of Beedle the Bard is all that fans could hope for and more--and an essential volume for the libraries of Muggles, wizards, and witches, both young and old. --> click to read more Amazon reviews
There are five stories in The Tales of Beedle the Bard
One of them was featured in The Deathly Hallows, do you remember which one?
Of the following five stories, one was not mentioned in The Deathly Hallows. Can you figure out which one?*
A story of a boy, his inheritance, and what he needed to learn.
A story of extreme actions and their consequences.
A story of needy people seeking an answer, and finding it in a most unusual place.
A story about over reaching, and a fair warning about foul fakes
A story of the deceptions of bounty, and the rewards of perception.
And you don't need to be in Dumbledore's will to get your own copy. Perhaps these tales will help you solve your own mysteries.
There will occasionally be more information added to this page.
There is excitement enough, I'll let you know when news or releases appear.
This is a good spot to tell everyone how much you are looking forward to The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
Treasures-By-Brenda wrote...
I have seen some advertising for this book but no information. Thank you for that and a well organized lens.
Brenda
Posted September 05, 2008
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* Answers: In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows The Warlock's Hairy Heart is not mentioned while The Tale of the Three Brothers was part of the story. You can read both in The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
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