Pottermore Publishing reveals newly designed digital Harry Potter covers

on Jun 13, 2022

J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World franchise's digital publisher, Pottermore Publishing, said this week that new covers for the Harry Potter novels will be issued for ebooks and audiobooks, bringing the franchise's design up to date. It's not uncommon for ebooks and other comparable goods to change their appearance on a regular basis, both to better suit the platform and to pique the attention of someone browsing their library and seeing something "new."

The new cover art encourages the next generation of readers and listeners to dive into the action and discover the Harry Potter books on their phones, tablets, e-readers, and other devices, bringing iconic and lesser-known scenes from these beloved stories to life in thrilling detail for fans and new readers alike. The new covers, produced by Studio La Plage, bring to life settings from the books, including some never previously seen, such as Harry's Great Lake employment in Goblet of Fire.

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Harry looks to be at his happiest when playing Quidditch, as indicated by this colourful portrayal of his match against Slytherin. In this illustration, strong reds are employed to emphasise the vibrancy of the wizard sport, as well as to pay homage to Harry's Gryffindor house colours. The Chronicles of Narnia: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: In the second book, Harry and Ron are trapped in a flying automobile that has crashed into the Whomping Willow, Hogwarts' most dangerous tree. The bright night sky here matches the blue of Arthur Weasley's favourite Muggle vehicle, and the landscape is illuminated by the car's headlights as well as the lights of Hogwarts and Hagrid's Hut.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) (Harry Potter and The third Harry Potter book cover, which is purple, focuses on the Knight Bus scenario, in which Harry is forced to depart the Dursleys after blowing up his Aunt Marge. Fortunately, he was met by a convenient triple-decker bus. This cover evokes danger, with Harry on the run and Hedwig by his side, as the novels continue to address darker issues in this instalment.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth Harry Potter book, brings us to new depths in the wizarding world. In the instance of this cover, Harry is shown swimming in the Great Lake at Hogwarts. The scenario is from the Triwizard Tournament, which is the book's core plot line, and it focuses on Harry's second mission as a reluctant Hogwarts champion. The deep greens and blues of this cover capture the enigmatic vibe of Harry's undersea trip. Harry Potter fans with sharp eyes may spot some humorous details in the background!

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: This cover depicts Harry's best friend, Hermione Granger, fighting Death Eaters at the Ministry of Magic's Department of Mysteries. When Voldemort's followers confront Harry and his friends, the scene in which they are seeking to find the Prophecy that predicts his future devolves into chaos. The prophecy orbs have an ethereal appearance, as does Hermione's wand, which is flashing dangerously red in the middle of her spell. Only Albus Dumbledore could take the stage in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.This sorrowful moment, in which Harry and his mentor traverse a desolate cave of horrors, is depicted in frightening green tones, lighted by a secret potion that Dumbledore must ingest in order to discover a crucially important relic in the battle against Voldemort.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Order of the Phoenix Finally, everything comes crashing down in this last, action-packed cover, which shows Harry's final showdown with Lord Voldemort. Its location in Hogwarts' Great Hall, the same location where Harry began his wizarding career, completes the plot, since Harry must be braver than he has ever been. This scene's aggressive, swirling colour strokes effectively represent this collision of adversaries.