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Frequently Asked Questions
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Release Date:
July 21, 2007, 12:01 am (local time)
Price: $45 CDN
978-1-55192-976-7 (Children’s Cloth Edition)
978-1-55192-978-1 (Adult Cloth Edition)
Page last updated: September 17, 2007
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About the Complete Harry Potter Box Sets
When will the complete Harry Potter box sets be available?
The complete Harry Potter box sets be available November 2007.
Which box sets will be available in Canada?
Three box sets will be available in Canada: the Children's Cloth Edition (Raincoast Books, ISBN 978-1-55192-910-1), the Adult Cloth Edition (Raincoast Books, ISBN 978-1-55192-912-5) and the Gift Edition (Bloomsbury UK, ISBN 978-0-7475-9369-0)
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About Book Seven: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
What is the title of book 7?
The final book in the series is called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
When was Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows released?
The publication date was Saturday, July 21st 2007 at 12:01 local time in Canada.
Who read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows before it was released?
Only J. K. Rowling’s editors had read it before July 21, 2007.
How long is the book?
607 pages.
How did the book arrive in so many bookstores all across Canada at one minute
past midnight on July 21st ?
By magic!
When will the large print, gift and audio edition be available?
The gift edition is now available in Canada. The large print edition will likely be available in Canada in Fall 2007. The audio edition was released by Random House
in Canada on July 21st, 2007.
Who publishes the French-language editions in Canada?
Gallimard Jeunesse publishes the French language editions of Harry Potter. The seventh book will published in French as Harry Potter et les reliques de la mort on October 25, 2007.
What about foreign editions/translations?
Please contact J.K. Rowling’s literary agent, Christopher Little at: info@christopherlittle.net
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Contact J.K. Rowling
How do I write to J.K. Rowling? Does she have an e-mail address?
J.K. Rowling does not have a public e-mail address, but she addresses most rumours and fan queries via her website: www.jkrowling.com
Due to the volume of mail, Ms. Rowling is unable to answer fan queries. If you would like to write to her publisher in Canada, you can send her a letter to the address below.
J.K. Rowling
c/o Raincoast Books
9050 Shaughnessy St.
Vancouver, BC, V6P 6E5
How do you pronounce “Rowling”?
It rhymes with “bowling”.
What does J.K. stand for?
Joanne Kathleen.
Has J.K. Rowling ever been to Canada?
J.K. Rowling will be appearing at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto on October 23, 2007 for an all-ages event sponsored by her Canadian co-publisher, Raincoast Books, and hosted by the International Festival of Authors.
In October 2000, J.K. Rowling made appearances in Vancouver and Toronto. Her reading in Toronto
garnered an entry in the Guinness Book of Records for the World’s Largest Ever Reading.
“British author J.K. Rowling, author of the record-breaking Harry Potter series, was one of three
authors who read excerpts from their works to an audience of 20,264 at the Skydome Stadium,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on October 24, 2000, as part of the Harbourfront Centre’s
International Festival of Authors. Canadian author Kenneth Oppel read from his novel Silverwing,
while his compatriot Tim Wynne-Jones presented an excerpt from The Boy in the Burning House.
Rowling’s reading came from the fourth Harry Potter novel, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.”
When is Harry’s birthday?
July 31st (the same day as J.K. Rowling’s).
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Facts and Figures About the Harry Potter Series
When was the first book published?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was first published in 1997.
How many books will there be in the series?
There are seven books in the series, one for each year that Harry is in school at Hogwarts. Harry
Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the final book.
What are the previous books in the series called?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (June 30, 1997)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (July 1998)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (July 1999)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (July 8, 2000)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (June 21, 2003)
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (July 16, 2005)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (July 21, 2007)
Are there any other books by J.K. Rowling available?
Yes. J.K. Rowling wrote two short books in aid of Comic Relief: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander and Quidditch through the Ages by Kennilworthy Whisp. Both books are featured in the Harry Potter novels.
To maintain their authenticity, J.K. Rowling wrote these books under the pseudonyms of the authors as they appear in the Harry Potter novels.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (March 12, 2001)
Quidditch through the Ages (March 12, 2001)
What are the total worldwide sales of Harry Potter?
The Harry Potter series has sold over 350 million copies worldwide in 64 languages, as of September 2007. Eleven million books have been sold in Canada.
Have the books been translated into other languages?
Yes, so far the books have been translated into 64 languages, including Latin, Welsh, Ancient Greek and Irish.
How many countries is Harry Potter published in?
200 countries.
How fast did the last book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, sell?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows sold over 812,000 copies in Canada on the first two days after its release on July 21st 2007, making it the fastest selling book of all time in Canada.
What type of paper are the books printed on?
The copyright pages of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood
Prince indicate that the Canadian editions are printed on 100% ancient-forest free, 100% post-consumer recycled paper.
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The Difference between Editions
Does the Canadian edition contain the same text and cover artwork as the British edition?
Yes. The Canadian editions of all the Harry Potter books have the original British text intact and feature the original cover artwork.
What is the difference between the adult editions and the children’s editions?
There is no difference between the content of the books, only the covers are different. The adult covers appeal to older readers. Children’s and Adult editions are available in hardcover and paperback.
Are the American editions different than the Canadian and British editions?
Yes a little. The first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, has a different title in the U.S., Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. There are also some minor changes to the text to adapt it to an American audience.
The American editions also feature different cover artwork and text design. The Canadian editions have the same title and text as the original British editions.
I live in the U.S., why can’t you sell me a Canadian edition?
Raincoast Books is unable to sell Harry Potter to the U.S. due to territorial copyright. Scholastic Publishing holds the U.S. rights to the Harry Potter series.
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How to Tell a First Editions
How do I tell if I have a first edition?
On the copyright page of the book, located in the pages at the beginning of the book before the story starts, there will be a row of numbers at the bottom of the page. The numbers run consecutively from right to left.
The number at the furthest right hand side tells you the printing number. The row of numbers in a first printing looks like this:
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Or if it reads, for example, 20 19 18 17 then this is the 17th printing. Both examples could be a first edition of the book. New editions are only made if there are significant changes to the text or format.
In new editions, Ms. Rowling has corrected some parts of the text.
Canadian first editions also have the words First Edition printed underneath or above the row of numbers.
This is the best way to identify a true first edition, first printing of a Harry Potter book.
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Using Harry Potter Images
Can I use Harry Potter images on my website/book/school project/teaching materials/etc.?
No. There are strict copyright restrictions on the use of all Harry Potter images. Only authorized companies have the right to use Harry Potter images.
How do I obtain authorization to use Harry Potter images?
Please address all Canadian enquires to Raincoast Books. Full details of the proposed use are required, including context. Email info@raincoast.com
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Harry Potter Films
When was the latest Harry Potter film released?
The film version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was released in Canadian theatres on
July 10, 2007. The DVD will be available on December 11, 2007. The marketing and publicity for the films and the books remain entirely separate.
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Other Harry Potter Websites
JKRowling.com, official site of J.K. Rowling
Foreign Publisher Sites
Bloomsbury.com (UK, originating publisher)
Gallimard Jeunesse (FR, French edition distributed in Canada)
Scholastic.com (US)
Harry Potter Movie
Warnerbros.com, official Harry Potter site
Fan Sites (listed alphabetically)
DarkMark.com
FictionAlley.org
Godrics-hollow.net
HPANA.com
HP-Lexicon.org
MuggleNet.com
The-Leaky-Cauldron.org
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