J.K. Rowling Talks Hogwarts Encyclopedia and More |
 Oct 15 2007, 06:25 PM
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The most trusted name in Harry Potter  Posts: 3,616 Joined: 12:43pm March 7, 2006   |
More wire reports from the first of the J.K. Rowling Open Book Tour stops are now online, the latest from the L.A. Times, which has some bad news for anxious Harry Potter fans eager to learn more about that magical world. JKR has not yet started on the promised Hogwarts Encyclopedia. When asked about this highly anticipated possible book,
Rowling simply laughed. “It’s not coming along,” she said, “and I haven’t started writing it. I never said it was the next thing I’d do.” As for what is next, Reuters reports that Jo feels that Harry will be a hard act to follow. “I want to fall in love with someone the way I fell in love with Harry. I never think about a particular genre. It is all about the story and the characters, but it has to be something I adore,” she said. Jo also mentioned that her books are often banned, saying ” I take my inclusion on the banned book list as a massive compliment.” The article also mentions that 12 questions were asked of the author, and we will update with more when we can on what those questions were (and more importantly, Jo’s answers). Please note: In the LA Times piece, it says that today’s press conference is the “only media she’ll do in the U.S,” which contradicts the Sunday Mail report about Jo possibly appearing on morning talk shows, alas. In addition to the photos we told you about earlier today from the AP and Rex Features, Getty also has some additional photos now online. Finally, Scholastic issued a press release about the event in Los Angeles, which you can read here. http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/index.php?articleID=10399 This post has been edited by marielle: Oct 16 2007, 12:57 PM |
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Oct 15 2007, 06:52 PM
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Selling maps of Diagon Alley to wizard tourists  Posts: 7,464 Joined: 5:12pm July 5, 2006 Location: in a pool     |
Aww... she Laughed?
Jo, you're letting me down!  I dont care if you arent writing it right now, by all means, wait untill 2010, but dont laugh at fans that are simply eager for more of your work!
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Oct 15 2007, 07:20 PM
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Leaky's Resident Bibliophile Posts: 8,279 Joined: 5:01pm April 18, 2005 Location: Finding Neverland.  |
Oh. I salivate when I think of an encyclopedia!
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Oct 15 2007, 07:32 PM
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Leaky's Resident Luna Biographer Posts: 2,563 Joined: 10:05pm July 15, 2007 Location: Sitting below an plum tree, reading the latest issue of the Quibbler |
Oh, Jo, don't laugh! I know you need a break, but we just want answers!
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Oct 15 2007, 08:23 PM
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Eeylops Owl Cage Cleaner Posts: 212 Joined: 8:28pm February 15, 2007 |
i don't care how long i have to wait... as long as she writes it
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Nov 1 2007, 10:50 AM
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Perusing the Magical Menagerie Posts: 86 Joined: 10:20am August 23, 2006 |
QUOTE(MonieLou @ Oct 15 2007, 08:20 PM)  Oh. I salivate when I think of an encyclopedia! JKR and her publisher are now suing to prevent the publishing of a paper version of hp-lexicon.com. The only reason I can think of her doing that is 1) because she can and 2) because it would interfere with a future encyclopedia that she wants to write. So, that she wants to block the lexicon might be reason to salivate even more. Brian |
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Nov 1 2007, 06:53 PM
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Cauldron Bottom Measurer Posts: 101 Joined: 11:39pm July 21, 2007 Location: Putting my name into the Goblet of Fire! |
bflynn,
Hold your drool. I want it as much as you do, but JK has been known to be a tease. -------------------- "Would you like to have your family tree examined, like I had Dirk Cresswell's?"--Harry |
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Nov 7 2007, 07:00 AM
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Disgruntled House-Elf at The Leaky Cauldron Posts: 424 Joined: 8:57am July 19, 2007 Location: Inside Flourish and Blotts reading |
I will wait even if it takes forever
 but seriously I will really wait for this one!
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Nov 9 2007, 06:15 PM
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Official Singer of the Sorting Hat Song Posts: 6,606 Joined: 3:12pm July 22, 2005 Location: Lost in Hermione's beaded bag |
I offer a little comic relief from the stress of all news encyclopaedic.
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Nov 25 2007, 03:32 PM
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Being Eaten by the Pea Soup Posts: 23 Joined: 3:34pm September 18, 2007 |
QUOTE(bflynn @ Nov 1 2007, 04:50 PM) QUOTE(MonieLou @ Oct 15 2007, 08:20 PM) Oh. I salivate when I think of an encyclopedia! JKR and her publisher are now suing to prevent the publishing of a paper version of hp-lexicon.com. The only reason I can think of her doing that is 1) because she can and 2) because it would interfere with a future encyclopedia that she wants to write. So, that she wants to block the lexicon might be reason to salivate even more. Brian Hey Brian, I would like to know a bit more about that topic so if you'd be so kind to answer it, I'd give you ten million Galleons (despite the fact I don't have any and they don't exist but if they would I definitely would do so). I'm a big fan of hp-lexicon.com and never heard about that, what you may call it, "rumour". Are they really planning to publish a paper version of it?? OMG that would be A-W-E-S-O-M-E. But as you said they won't do it, now... will they? Are there any news concerning that topic? Oh GOD you have to tell me EVERYTHING, oh please!!! Sorry but I'm all maniac grinning and excited now. Oh GODS. *groans* Leaving a slightly incoherent post  Vivida -------------------- It's wonderful what a smile can hide
If the teeth shine right and it's nice and wide It's so magical what you can keep inside And if you bury it deep no one can find a thing, no. Remus John Lupin |
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Dec 27 2007, 03:46 PM
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Professional Diagon Alley Window Shopper Posts: 72 Joined: 8:01pm June 11, 2007 Location: Honeydukes, Hogsmeade. |
Does anybody knows if the Encyclopedia would be able outside England??? Because I live in Mexico and I can't find anywhere "Fantastic Beast and where to Find them" and "Quidditch through ages" because they're not available, only for US and UK and I really want to have these books!!
 And, did a copy of "Tales of Beedle the Bard" would be for sale and not for auction???
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Dec 27 2007, 04:19 PM
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WhizzHard Books Copy Editor Posts: 2,185 Joined: 4:31pm October 9, 2006 Location: At Swamp Bottom, making thread. |
amazon ship internationally- i cant comment on the encyclopedia (as it is not written yet) but the other books you mention should be available to you at amazon
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Feb 3 2008, 04:36 PM
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Stocking Snitches at Quality Quidditch Supplies Posts: 679 Joined: 6:46am January 1, 2008 Location: Wishing she was in the Live Lounge |
I seriously can't wait for the encyclopedia... do you think it will be another Midnight gathering... most big HP fans wouldn't pass up the chance. Yaay, harry Potter party!!!
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Feb 4 2008, 10:23 PM
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Just Through the Brick Wall Posts: 2 Joined: 10:02pm February 4, 2008 |
it will be a big deal.
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Feb 11 2008, 03:30 PM
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Eeylops Owl Cage Cleaner Posts: 224 Joined: 5:34pm July 5, 2005 Location: Flying high in the sky in my mind...but really trying to read my charms book in the common room |
All of the information that we could learn...i love it !
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Feb 11 2008, 03:59 PM
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Ollivander's Phoenix Feather Plucker Posts: 4,241 Joined: 2:07pm April 9, 2006 Location: Re-reading Hogwarts, A History...  |
I want this encyclopedia so bad! I mean, everyone wants information and I think everyone will be so happy when it is released, however long it may take.
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Jun 16 2008, 11:25 AM
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Gambol and Japes' Research Department Posts: 1,363 Joined: 11:00am May 14, 2007 Location: Seattle,Washington |
I want it at least in 2010 if not i will probably go crazy and go to a plane to Scotland and tell her up.
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Jun 16 2008, 12:50 PM
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Daily Prophet Photographer Posts: 878 Joined: 10:47am February 19, 2007 Location: at home |
Argh, i cant wait... well actually i can as it looks like ill have to, but i seriously dont want to. I thought i had sadly seen the last of those wonderfull midnight openings, but if they have one for the Encyclopedia i would extatic. I hope she doean't take too long.
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Jul 13 2008, 10:14 PM
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Rat Spleen Restocker at the Apothecary Posts: 475 Joined: 9:38pm March 27, 2008 Location: Herbology greenhouse♥ |
I really want to read it, and I hope JK starts soon!
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Jul 22 2008, 11:06 AM
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Getting Fitted for New Dress Robes Posts: 51 Joined: 8:55pm June 22, 2008 Location: hanging out with my kneazles! |
I think the Encyclopedia would be absolutely amazing! I really want to know all the little details! I don't know if anyone else has noticed but on JKR's website there is a family tree of the weasley's, luna, and draco! really cool to see little tidbits about the characters. Also James' middle name is Sirius, and Lily's is Luna
 I just thought that was so cute! 
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Jul 24 2008, 02:06 PM
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Cauldron Bottom Measurer Posts: 113 Joined: 2:43pm July 23, 2008 Location: The wizard school in Brazil. |
Here in Brazil I do find Quidditch through Ages and the Fantastic Beasts.
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Sep 24 2009, 01:54 AM
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Eeylops Owl Cage Cleaner Posts: 215 Joined: 11:20pm September 8, 2009 Location: looking for that moment in time where she will become one with the universe and feel truly infinite |
Oh I cant wait!!!
It's going to be amazing! btw: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Are not hard to find here (california) I have both of them with all my other HP books. HP: 1-5, 7 (I dont have 6 for some reason?) The Tales of Beedle The Bard Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them Quidditch Through The Ages I cant wait until I can add the ecyclopedia to my collection... I AM SO OBSESSED!!! -------------------- |
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Oct 25 2009, 06:20 PM
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Just Through the Brick Wall Posts: 5 Joined: 9:10am October 23, 2009 Location: Oklahoma, USA |
An Encyclopedia of HP? that would be interesting!! i definitely want it whenever it becomes reality!!!
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Nov 7 2009, 05:43 PM
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Just Through the Brick Wall Posts: 4 Joined: 5:11pm November 7, 2009 |
I would be extremely interested in buying that!
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Jan 10 2010, 11:14 AM
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Perusing the Magical Menagerie Posts: 93 Joined: 2:09pm February 24, 2009 Location: Being cooked inside a cauldron :) |
I can't wait for this! I want it to be HUGE
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