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2 hrs ago | WKRC-TV Cincinnati

How Many Hardcover Books Were Sold In 2012?

FIRST EDITION COPY OF "HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE" THAT CONTAINS AUTHOR J.K. ROWLING'S NOTES AND ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS WENT ON SALE YESTERDAY IN A CHARITY AUCTION.

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Related Topix: Books, Easy-Listening, J.K. Rowling, Authors

6 hrs ago | LBC 97.3

Harry Potter First Edition Makes 150,000

A one-of-a-kind copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, personally annotated by author J K Rowling, has sold for 150,000 at auction.

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Related Topix: Books, Easy-Listening, J.K. Rowling, Authors

Tue May 21, 2013

ContactMusic.com

Harry Potter Actress Lands Marvin Gaye Biopic Role

Harry Potter actress Elarica Gallagher has been cast as Marvin Gaye 's wife in director Julien Temple 's much-anticipated biopic about the tragic soul legend.

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Related Topix: Books, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, S. Epatha Merkerson

TheCelebrityCafe

First edition of 'Harry Potter' sells at auction for $228,000

A first-edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone , containing original illustrations and notes from author J.K. Rowling, sold in an auction for $228,000. The book, known in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone , is the first in the Harry Potter series and was sold to an anonymous bidder over the telephone.

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Related Topix: Books, Easy-Listening, J.K. Rowling, Authors

NewsOn6 Tulsa

Harry Potter book with author notes sold for $228K

Citing a lack of leads, a police agency said Monday that it is closing the active investigation of the disappearance of Susan Powell, a Utah mother whose now-dead husband was a prime suspect The lawyer for the family of missing Utah woman Susan Powell said Tuesday that there's an ongoing federal investigation into her disappearance, but the FBI ... (more)

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Related Topix: Books, Oklahoma City, OK

Mon May 20, 2013

Radio Times

JK Rowling's annotated copy of Harry Potter goes up for auction

Any Harry Potter fan desperate to get their hands on new details of the world of muggles and magic should get themselves down to Sotheby's auction house tomorrow, where a first edition of opening instalment Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone complete with personal notes scribbled into the margins by author JK Rowling after re-reading it is to ... (more)

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Related Topix: Books, Easy-Listening, J.K. Rowling, Authors, Retail, Auctions, Sothebys Holdings

NewsOn6 Tulsa

Annotated 'Harry Potter' 1st edition on auction

Jodi Arias returns to court for the continuation of her trial after being convicted of murder in her lover's killing as jurors consider a life sentence or execution.

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Related Topix: Arts, Literature, Oklahoma

680News

First edition of a Harry Pottera book with JK Rowlinga s notes, drawings go up for auction in UK

A first edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" that contains author J.K. Rowling's notes and original illustrations is going on sale in a charity auction.

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Related Topix: Books, Easy-Listening, J.K. Rowling, Authors

Sat May 18, 2013

BroadwayWorld.com

BWW Reviews: Potted Potter at The Bushnell is Mischief Mangled

What do you get when you meld the whiz-bang, condensed hilarity of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare with the cultural tsunami that is J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter septology? If you find out, let me know, because it is most assuredly not the cumbersomely titled Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience - A Parody by Dan and Jeff.

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Related Topix: Books, J.K. Rowling, Authors, Theater, Arts

BroadcastNewsroom

"Harry Potter" first edition annotated by author up for auction

Fans of books about the boy wizard will have a chance to bid on a unique first edition of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," annotated by the author, at a charity auction this month, the English PEN organization said on Friday.

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Related Topix: Books, Philosopher's Stone, Ambient

Fri May 17, 2013

The Guardian

Book auction to shine light on the secrets of quidditch

JK Rowling's notes reveal that she invented quidditch in a hotel in Manchester whilst 'pondering the things that hold a society together.' Photograph: PA From JK Rowling 's satisfaction at how the game of quidditch "infuriates men" to Ian Rankin 's revelation that he originally planned to kill off Rebus at the climax of the inspector's very first ... (more)

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Related Topix: Easy-Listening, J.K. Rowling, Authors, Books, Ian Rankin, Vocal, Recreational Vehicle, Award

Globe and Mail

James Stewart brings movie creatures to life

James Stewart and two of his clay sculptures, part of his Pangaea collection, inspired by the diversity of the earth's population.

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Related Topix: Books, North America, Canada, World News

Thu May 16, 2013

The Telegraph

Meet Emma Watson, the Bling burglar

Cannes, May 16: Audiences would normally have little sympathy for a bunch of teenagers if a film portrayed them as breaking into people's homes and robbing them of their valuables.

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Related Topix: Sofia Coppola, Books

Wed May 15, 2013

MacLeans

Harry Potter casts spell on Canadian campuses

Here at Maclean's, we appreciate the written word. And we appreciate you, the reader.

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Related Topix: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Books, Easy-Listening, J.K. Rowling, Authors, Canada,

Business Journal

Could Universal's Harry Potter expansion feature interactive wands?

Kudos to theme park website, Theme Park Insider, for a post saying the new land could have more interactive elements than the original Wizarding World of Harry Potter offers at Universal's Islands of Adventure.

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Related Topix: Books, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Tue May 14, 2013

The Guardian

The long and short of it: how to get children to look beyond the size of a book

Children's books have been getting longer since the Harry Potter series but there are ways to make them less daunting for less able readers Need your own Book Doctor prescription? Send in your question to childrens.books@guardian.co.uk These Harry Potter fans have not been put off by the size of the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth and longest book ... (more)

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Related Topix: Books, J.K. Rowling, Authors

Mon May 13, 2013

International Business Times

Happy Birthday Robert Pattinson! Twilight Star Turns 27 [PHOTOS]

Pattinson began acting in school and at the age of 14 appeared in a Chinese fashion magazine modelling underwear.

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Related Topix: Vampire News, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Thriller, Mystery Movies, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Adventure, Entertainment, Twilight, Celebrities, Robert Pattinson, Books

Fri May 10, 2013

The Papillion Times

What to watch: 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'

Alex Prusa has the next four or five years of his life to play games Morrison Stadium, but he wanted one more night with his high school buddies.

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Related Topix: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Books, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson

Gretna Breeze

What to watch: 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'

The Nebraska Legislature gave initial approval to paying the remaining amount of an out-of-court settlement awarded last year to Darrel Parker, who said the money would mean that he and his current wife can finally own a home outright.

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Related Topix: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Books, Blog News, Gretna, NE

BellaOnline

Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire Lithograph

In Harry Potter and the Goble of Fire , Harry ends up being one of the competitors in the Tri-Wizard Tournament.

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Related Topix: Books, Easy-Listening, J.K. Rowling, Authors