Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: Illustrated Edition

This illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is a beautiful addition to any collection and makes for a perfect first copy for young readers. The stunning illustrations add an extra layer to this classic childhood favourite, which has already captured the imaginations of millions. Pros: • Beautiful, high-quality illustrations that enhance the storytelling • A great introduction to the series for children • Durable hardcover with a nice cover and dust jacket • Perfect for those who struggle with imagining scenes in their head, as the artwork brings the story to life Cons: • Quite pricey, making collecting the entire series a more expensive endeavor

Every time we went to the library or went to a book store and saw this book, it was so beautiful that my daughters would always stop to look at it, so recently I bought this for my harry potter mad youngest's birthday. It is a gorgeous book- the unabridged original story with detailed illustrations on every page. It's so magical being able to see the characters described in the book really come alive, and in my youngest's opinion, every illustration looks "right" for their descriptions in the book. The illustrations sometimes span one page, two pages, or are just interwoven with the text seamlessly to make for a great reading experience. Since the pages are much bigger and words larger than a traditional novel, it also makes it less daunting and more readable for younger, perhaps more reluctant readers as well. Having read the original un-illustrated version, re-reading this again with the illustrations gives a whole new feeling to the story. Whether your a long-term fan, or new one, this is a great must-buy, definitely worth every penny in comparison to the non-illustrated version.

I've been a Harry Potter fan since I was ten years old. I have to admit that I am now thirty-two, I have a big beard, I've played drums in multiple heavy metal bands and I now have three children. So to paint a picture, I'm a bit of a hefty bearded metaller with little mini-me's causing havoc wherever we go but one thing will always stick with me and that is Harry Potter. It's such an escape. I have the books wherever I am. On my Kindle or on audible. The films I am exactly the same with, I've got then in Google play from the digital codes and also on Amazon Prime. I love the books and I listen/read them about two or three times a year. The illustrated versions are absolutely next level. There's the fantastic story by JK Rowling that we all so love but accompanied by these illustrations from this wonderful artist and they are beautiful. To elevate them even more is this digital version of Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone where the illustrations are animated. An amazing achievement especially as it coincides with the magical concept in the books of moving images. I highly recommend this book and I am still waiting on a digital copy of the illustrated versions of the rest of them (even though I have them all in hardback). As soon as they are released I am on them like a fly on... Well... You get the idea.

Great book with great illustrations from a master.

As soon as I saw images of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Illustrated Edition I knew I had to have it, as a huge fan of the series and someone who already owns several print versions as well as the ebook of each Harry Potter story there was no way I could miss out on this beautiful new edition. There is absolutely no point in me writing another review of the story (you can read my original one HERE) because I'm pretty sure that most of the people who are going to be looking at buying this book are already going to be Harry Potter fans so instead I'm going to focus on the quality of the book and the illustrations. To put it simply this book is STUNNING. I had high expectations but was totally blown away by how beautiful this book is, it brings back the magical feeling of reading Harry Potter for the first time and I think it's definitely a perfect edition to read with children. Jim Kay has done a fantastic job of giving new life to the characters, he's managed to make them his own (which must have been quite hard to do considering how well everyone knows the actors from the movies) while still making them instantly recognisable. The book itself is a lot larger than I expected and has me wondering if they'll have to publish the later books in more than one edition. The quality is brilliant with lovely glossy pages and gorgeous illustrated end pages. This is the kind of book that you want to treasure and it would make a perfect gift for any Harry Potter fan. I can't wait to see the illustrated editions of the rest of the series and will definitely be purchasing them as soon as they're published.

The book is simply STUNNING! I love all the work they put into details, and how the illustrations come and complete the story! I can hardly wait for the rest of the series, I will definitely buy them all. The illustrations are rich in detail and plenty in number, so you will not be disappointed. It is the perfect present for a Harry Potter fan, so if you don't know what to get you dear ones this Christmas, this is THE gift. The paper is of very high quality, the pictures very clear and vivid, the dust jacket is gorgeous, well bound (with string stitches and glue), all meant to give the feeling of a deluxe book. Pretty heavy, which makes me wonder how heavy will the seventh one be? My only complaint has got to do with the way they packed it. No protective measures whatsoever. Just a simple cardboard sleeve-like wrapping. As a result, the book came with both the upper corners of the cover bent, and the page corners are also slightly bent. Considering it had a long journey to make (from UK to Romania), I would have thought they would pack it with more attention, to prevent it from transport damages. I would have liked to receive it in mint condition, but... you can't have everything in life, I guess. Next time I will specifically ask for a more sturdy packaging.

I bought this for my 30 year old daughter. She’s a Harry Potter nut. She absolutely loved the book. I looked through it with her and the book is stunning. It is beautifully illustrated and the story literally jumps off the page. The gift of reading is the best you can give. The book is well worth the money, buy it, you won’t regret it.

This is a great ebook on mobile, tablet, PC, etc. but so disappointing on readers like the Kindle, as not many of the images are included. The chapter titles have kept the artwork but it doesn’t look nice as B&W and greyscale. For a truly great experience, it must be viewed in colour. Also really liked the animations, did not expect that, but glad they’re there!