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Cooper wrote his first novel, The Library of the Dead, based on the discovery of a vast, mysterious underground library of medieval texts. [4] He approached 66 literary agents with the manuscript and 65 rejected [ 20 ] it before Steve Kasdin at Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency agreed to represent him. [ 4 ]
May 29, 2023 · The first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was published in the UK in 1997. It was an instant success, winning numerous awards and quickly becoming a bestseller. The book was later released in the United States under the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
- 'Nobody Wanted to Touch Fantasy Stories'
- A Formula That Can't Be Put Into Words
- 'Seven Books Can only Do So Much'
- Children's Books Are Big Business
- A Modern Classic?
To put in plainly, Harry Potter was not widely expected to be a hit, with JK Rowling receiving "loads" of rejection letters before finding success. Fantasy stories had fallen out of favour by the 1990s, senior lecturer in literature at Deakin University Michelle Smith says, with popular books firmly rooted in reality. "Nobody wanted to touch fantas...
And part of the magic is just that — magic. Booklist contributing editor Ilene Cooper says the phenomenon can't be totally explained — that sometimes in publishing this kind of thing "just happens; it's not something you can put into a formula". Editorial assistant in the youth department at Booklist, Briana Shemroske, says: "There's no doubt Harry...
Some research, however, has questioned the impact Harry Potter has had on shaping a wider appreciation for reading. For instance, research by the National Endowment for the Arts in the US has found no increase in children's reading levels in correlation to Harry Potter — which Ms Shemroske says is unsurprising. "Seven books, no matter how inspiring...
These practical effects on the world of publishing reflect one of the most significant legacies the Harry Potter books have left — money. Dr Smith says the Harry Potter series changed people's ideas about the monetary possibilities of children's books. "It radically changed the importance with which children's books were viewed," she says. That inc...
Dr Smith says it's difficult to know if Harry Potter will maintain its popularity over the next century or two. But with bookshops, libraries, schools and fans all around the world planning celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, it's clear the popularity of the series has not waned yet. Dr Alderman sa...
Aug 22, 2024 · Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the first novel in the immensely popular Harry Potter series by British writer J.K. Rowling, published in 1997. The book’s imaginative story line about a boy wizard made it an immediate and lasting hit with both children and adults.
Jun 26, 2017 · Almost exactly 20 years ago, on September 1, 1998, Scholastic published Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the first US edition of the UK’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Feb 20, 2004 · K. Rowling becomes the first author to win the Nestlé Smarties Prize two years in a row. January 1999 A time capsule is buried at King’s Cross on publication of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in paperback. It contains predictions from children on what they think will happen in book 7.
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Jul 22, 2020 · Scholastic publishes the first book, renamed Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, in the United States. The changes go beyond the title: illustrations are added to the start of each chapter, and British spelling, punctuation, grammar, and vocabulary are translated into American English.
