The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling

Rowling's new introduction also comments on the personal lessons she has taken from the Tales, noting that the characters in Beedle's collection 'take their fates into their own hands, rather than taking a prolonged nap or waiting for someone to return a lost shoe,' and 'that magic causes as much trouble as it cures.'īut the true jewel of this new edition is the enlightening and comprehensive commentary (including extensive footnotes!) by Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, who brings his unique wizard's-eye perspective to the collection. Offering the trademark wit and imagination familiar to Rowling's legions of readers-as well as Aesop's wisdom and the occasional darkness of the Brothers Grimm-each of these five tales reveals a lesson befitting children and parents alike: the strength gained with a trusted friendship, the redemptive power of love, and the true magic that exists in the hearts of all of us. Rowling's illustrations, enclosed in a velvet-lined pocket in the lid of the outer case. As a special gift for fans, the Collector's edition also includes a set of 10 ready-for-framing prints of J.K. Rowling’s signature, in which sits the piece de resistance: your very own copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, complete with metal skull, corners, and clasp replica gemstones and emerald ribbon. Opening the case reveals a velvet bag embroidered with J.K.

Rowling's handwritten introduction, as well as 10 additional illustrations not found in the Standard Edition or the original. Tucked in its own case disguised as a wizarding textbook found in the Hogwarts library, the Collector's Edition includes an exclusive reproduction of J.K. Rowling is giving millions of Harry Potter fans worldwide cause for celebration with a new edition of The Tales of Beedle the Bard (available December 4, 2008) and Amazon is thrilled to exclusively offer a luxuriously packaged Collector's Edition designed to evoke the spirit of the handcrafted original. Amazon was fortunate to come into possession of one of the original copies, and it was our privilege to share images and reviews of this incredible artifact. Rowling unveiled The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a very special book of five fairy tales illustrated by the bard herself, embellished with silver ornaments and mounted moonstones. Offered Exclusively by Amazon (Available in Limited Quantities) The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Collector's Edition

The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling