Celebrating 25 years of magic.
Galloping gargoyles … 2022 is the silver anniversary of J.K. Rowling’s magical classic Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone! In celebration of 25 years of Harry Potter magic, Bloomsbury is proud to be releasing a special commemorative edition featuring the much loved original cover design, with artwork by Thomas Taylor.
This irresistible anniversary edition – available for one year only – will bring back treasured memories for the fans who remember the excitement when Harry’s journey first began, as well as introducing a new generation to the unforgettable story of the Boy Who Lived.
In addition to a bright dust jacket emblazoned with a removable silver sticker, readers will discover a wealth of celebratory bonus content inside. Decorated with the original hand-drawn Hogwarts crest, the inside pages also feature the fully updated and redesigned story text to provide the perfect reading experience.
Publishing June 2022. Buy your copy now. You can find out more about the publishing plans for the 25th anniversary of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone here.
Will you be reissuing all 7 books in the series with their original covers?
We do not currently have plans to reissue the remaining books in the series.
Is it a limited edition?
No, however this edition will be available to buy for one year only, while stocks last.
Is the text the same as the original 1997 edition?
The original text itself is the same – although much like a repairing charm, Bloomsbury editors have long since waved a wand over the pages of that very first print run. The design and layout of the text, however, differs: so this is not an exact replica of the original 1997 edition. A lot has changed during the last 25 years – including the wizardry used to create books! In 2014 the inside text was fully updated and re-designed to make it a more reader-friendly experience, and it is this setting that is featured in this reissue of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Why are you re-issuing this edition?
Due to popular demand, we are releasing this edition on 9th June 2022 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the first publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Is the cover exactly the same as the original edition?
The front cover illustration by Thomas Taylor remains the same, however, eagle-eyed fans may spot some differences between this cover and the original, including the text on the back cover and dust jacket flaps.
What is the bonus material?
Details to be confirmed! We will announce on social media as soon as we have more information to share, or sign-up to our Harry Potter newsletter.
Where can I buy this from?
Online and in bookstores everywhere except the US and Philippines (Scholastic are the publishers of Harry Potter for these territories).
Buy from Bloomsbury here.
What is the first print run?
We are not releasing details of the first print run, however, it will not be as limited as the initial 500-copy printing in 1997!
What image is on the back cover?
So kind of you to ask! The back cover will feature the iconic image of bespectacled Professor Albus Dumbledore and we will share the back cover design once it is finalised. Well done to any fans who recall that the very first print run featured a different wizard on the back cover!
Will J.K. Rowling be signing any copies or doing events to launch the book/mark the anniversary?
There are currently no plans for J.K. Rowling to sign copies of the book. For more details of events happening to celebrate the 25th anniversary, please sign up to our newsletter, where we will announce news as and when details are confirmed.
What is printed on the hardback cover, underneath the dust jacket?
The same cover design appears underneath the dust jacket.
But what did happen to my original edition I had, which I now can’t find?!
Nargles (or siblings!) are almost always to blame for disappearing copies of Harry Potter 😉.
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