



Indeed, the series has surpassed any other franchise as a world-wide cultural phenomenon due to the creation of theme parks and real-life quidditch teams, and the great lengths that fans go to in order to show their devotion to the series" (McFadden).Įrrington A1(aa) Grolier One Hundred Books Famous in Children's Literature, 2015, no. Harry Potter was among the first, and it remains the most successful to date. The series’ large fan following pioneered the way for young adult book series to turn into movie franchises. No matter what age, gender, or race you are, there is something relatable in the Harry Potter series. "The books' ultimate appeal lies in the universal themes of good triumphing over evil and the importance of love. Copies consistently set new records at auction. The true first edition has been no less meteoric in its rise to the top of collectors' lists for modern books. Harry Potter is the most successful book franchise of all time, with over 500 million copies of the books in print, and with spin-off film and media projects worth billions. Housed in a red quarter-morocco clamshell case by the Chelsea Bindery. A bright, Near Fine copy with minor creases to the wrappers and extremities slightly rubbed. Some publishing companies would not accept it until. One of 5,150 copies in wrappers, with all the required points of the first impression. She began the first Harry Potter book in 1990, it was finished in 1995 and it was finally published in 1997. Both paperback and hardback issues of the first impression were published on 26 June 1997. Paperback issue of the first Harry Potter book.
