Just in time for what would be Harry's 34th birthday, publishing house Bloomsbury released new Harry Potter covers for the magical book series. Seven years after the last Harry Potter book came out, new book covers are available featuring a younger looking boy who lived.
These new Harry Potter covers will be available worldwide, save for North America as Scholastic handles printing. Illustrated by Jonny Duddle, most of the new covers focus on a different pivotal plot point than the originals. For example, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets used to show Ron and Harry flying in the Ford Angelica, where as in the new version Harry is seen battling the basilisk with help from Fawkes while an unconscious Ginny Weasley lays on the floor.
Magically Refreshed Book Covers
Bloomsbury Released New Harry Potter Covers For the Books
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