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Old 12-21-2004, 04:30 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

just read this from comingsoon.net

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"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling, the sixth in the best-selling series, has been scheduled for release on July 16, 2005 in the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia, it was announced today by Scholastic and Bloomsbury, her publishers. On her website, JKRowling.com, J.K. Rowling announced yesterday that she had delivered the manuscript to her publishers. You can pre-order the book at Amazon.com.

In making the joint announcement, Barbara Marcus, President of Scholastic Children's Books in the United States, and Nigel Newton, Chief Executive of Bloomsbury Publishing in Britain, said, "We are delighted to announce the publication date. J.K. Rowling has written a brilliant story that will dazzle her fans in a marvelous book that takes the series to yet greater heights. 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' delivers all the excitement and wonder of her best-selling previous Harry Potter novels."

In the fifth and most recent book, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," the last chapter, titled "The Second War Begins," started:

'In a brief statement Friday night, Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge confirmed that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has returned to this country and is active once more.

"It is with great regret that I must confirm that the wizard styling himself Lord - well, you know who I mean - is alive among us again," said Fudge.'


"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" takes up the story of Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at this point in the midst of the storm of this battle of good and evil.

The author has already said that the Half-Blood Prince is neither Harry nor Voldemort. And most importantly, the opening chapter of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" has been brewing in J.K. Rowling's mind for 13 years.

"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," J.K. Rowling's fifth Harry Potter book, was released on June 21, 2003, and was the fastest-selling book in history on the first weekend of its publication. All five Harry Potter books, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," as well as "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," have been number one bestsellers in the United States, Britain, and around the world.

Scholastic will publish "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" in hardcover under the Arthur A. Levine imprint with interior and cover art by Mary Grand Pre, who has illustrated the previous five books. The price will be $29.99

i cant wait to read it (cant help it im a 10 year old at heart)
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Old 12-21-2004, 04:46 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I can't wait to read it either, I love the Harry Potter books! I heard that she had finished on the radio this morning and it just made my day!
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Old 12-21-2004, 06:34 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Got it on pre-order.
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Old 12-22-2004, 12:17 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Yaaay!!! In related news, here's a still I got off of IGN.com about 10 minutes ago from Goblet of Fire.
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Old 12-22-2004, 12:23 AM   #5 (permalink)
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w00t!!!! I LOVE this series. I went into a sort of panic mode when I finished the 5th book, which was last week, because I MUST read Harry Potter. I'll be first in line to buy it when it hits the stores. I'm not too crazy about the movies, but I go to see them anyway.
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Old 12-22-2004, 08:52 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Also looking forward to it! There's a bunch of earlier TFP discussion about this book from about 5 months ago, over here: Harry Potter Six.
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Old 12-22-2004, 08:54 AM   #7 (permalink)
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can't wait... i jumped on the band wagon late... so i just finished reading the last book.... my favorite book was prisoner of azkaban but was dissappointed with the movie
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Old 12-22-2004, 09:23 AM   #8 (permalink)
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i wonder how long this one will be?
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Old 12-23-2004, 02:04 AM   #9 (permalink)
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According to both JKR and her publisher it's shorter than Order of the Phoenix by a long shot. JKR said on her website:
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As a spokesperson for Bloomsbury, my UK publisher, has already said, HBP is shorter than Order of the Phoenix, and I can tell you now that it has fewer than 38 chapters.
I'm sure speculation and rumor will be rife in the months to come, thus I urge everyone to check MuggleNet, the Leaky Cauldron or JKR's own site before posting something they've heard.
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Old 12-23-2004, 07:46 AM   #10 (permalink)
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I still think they should have gone with SNL's version of the title, "Harry Potter and the Astonishing Pubic Hair."
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Old 12-23-2004, 10:26 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I still think they should have gone with SNL's version of the title, "Harry Potter and the Astonishing Pubic Hair."
Bahahaha. Was that the one when he was getting aroused by some girl's breasts?
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Old 07-09-2005, 12:10 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Six days until HBP. I'll be getting the book at midnight and reading it straight through if all goes according to plan

The cover:


For a look at the back, click here (WARNING: POSSIBLE SPOILER):
http://i.mugglenet.com/hbpbackcover1.jpg
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Old 07-09-2005, 01:06 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Oh my gosh I'm so excited about the novel... thank god I've got the Saturday off work!
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Old 07-09-2005, 01:17 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Not long now! I'm very keen for the release, although you won't find me lining up at the bookstore. I'll just read it when i get my hands on it, hopefully sooner rather than later! Anyone know wether it is longer than the others or not? As each book leading up until now seem to be longer than the previous.
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Old 07-09-2005, 03:35 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Its 672 (U.S. edition), 608 (U.K. edition) and the deluxe edition is 704 (compared to book 5 at 870)

I am SO psyched....Dave and I plan on being at the store at midnite to get ours
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Old 07-09-2005, 06:43 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Don't get me wrong, I'm really looking forward to reading this book. More than I have any other book.
But queueing up at midnight. Isn't that a bit excessive? Why not go to bed and pick it up in the morning?
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Old 07-09-2005, 06:58 AM   #17 (permalink)
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I don't know if I have to work that day or not....if I don't, I'll probably get mine at midnight. To answer your question dj....I guess it's because I'm a hardcore fan and I don't want to worry about the possibility of having to run all over town finding a copy because the place I'm going has run out. Anyone else?
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Old 07-09-2005, 09:15 AM   #18 (permalink)
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I plan on picking my copy up Saturday morning at Costco ( a warehouse club store) for $15.99 which is even cheaper than Borders 40% off price, and if Book 5 is any indication, there should be at least 2 full pallets of books. The fifth book sold a few thousand copies the first week alone in my local Costco.

Another reason I look forward to this book so much ( besides how damned good they all are) is that the last three I have read aloud with my wife, because I couldn't wait for her to finish. That is some together time I am looking forward to as much as the book itself.
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Old 07-09-2005, 12:19 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Old 07-09-2005, 11:55 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Due to timezone differences it releases here in NZ at 11:01am. I can sleep in, get the book, read up, and not worry about missing out on any Z's... unless of course it takes longer than a day to read.
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Old 07-10-2005, 05:44 AM   #21 (permalink)
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I plan on picking my copy up Saturday morning at Costco ( a warehouse club store) for $15.99 which is even cheaper than Borders 40% off price, and if Book 5 is any indication, there should be at least 2 full pallets of books. The fifth book sold a few thousand copies the first week alone in my local Costco.
Looks like its going to be cheaper here, its only going to be £7.99 (which is roughly $13).
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Old 07-10-2005, 11:15 AM   #22 (permalink)
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we plan on being at the store at midnight......I havent done that since Titanic was released hehehehe

doing stuff like that is fun
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Old 07-11-2005, 12:59 PM   #23 (permalink)
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I plan on picking my copy up Saturday morning at Costco ( a warehouse club store) for $15.99 which is even cheaper than Borders 40% off price, and if Book 5 is any indication, there should be at least 2 full pallets of books. The fifth book sold a few thousand copies the first week alone in my local Costco.
Does anyone know if HP will be available at the Canadian Costco locations, and if so, for how much? In other words, any idea on the cheapest (students salary) that I can be getting this book in Canada? Best price so far is the Amazon.ca and Chapters online prices of $24.60 (plus shipping unless I spend another $15).
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Old 07-11-2005, 03:42 PM   #24 (permalink)
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Got it on pre-order.
i've had it on pre-order for over a month now...
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Old 07-11-2005, 11:40 PM   #25 (permalink)
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i've had it on pre-order for over a month now...
THREE months here.

4 more sleeps!
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Old 07-11-2005, 11:56 PM   #26 (permalink)
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LOL.

now that i re-read the post i'm quoting...

he's had it on order for 7 months...

post dated: 22/12/2004

LOL.

i thought i was keen to buy it!
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Old 07-12-2005, 12:22 AM   #27 (permalink)
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LOL.

now that i re-read the post i'm quoting...

he's had it on order for 7 months...

post dated: 22/12/2004

LOL.

i thought i was keen to buy it!
Hehe, come to find out, after all that time on pre-order, I won't be able to get the book til next month anyway, due to unforeseen finanicial difficulties. (damn porn habit)
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Old 07-12-2005, 11:15 AM   #28 (permalink)
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I have it on pre-order, can't wait to read it. This is a great series. Looking forward to the discussions on the board too.

The other book I am anxiously awaiting it the 4th book in the Song of Fire and Ice series by George R.R Martin.
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Old 07-12-2005, 11:46 AM   #29 (permalink)
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I'm all pre-ordered, and I'm going with a friend to the midnight business... it's not that I can't wait, I just love that there's this much excitement over a book! When's the last time you saw this sort of thing for anything but a movie or concert? Besides, Scholastic is doing a promotion in SoHo Friday night - "Harry Potter Place". I'm hoping to come home with face paint and a balloon, dammit.

I love that these books appeal to such a wide range of people and ages. I just love it.
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Old 07-12-2005, 03:39 PM   #30 (permalink)
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I just love that there's this much excitement over a book! When's the last time you saw this sort of thing for anything but a movie or concert?
I have to agree with you here. My dad is an elementary school teacher, and he told me he had students in his classes that had NEVER read a book outside of class...until Harry Potter. You can't argue with that...kids (and adults too) reading instead of playing video games or watching TV. Yet one more reason in the huge list of reasons I love this series
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Old 07-12-2005, 11:27 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Old 07-13-2005, 06:45 AM   #32 (permalink)
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3 more sleeps!
0mg i cant stand this wait. i wish saturday was tomorrow! i preordered mine from amazon and those bastards better have it here bright and early or i'll be pissed!
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I have to agree with you here. My dad is an elementary school teacher, and he told me he had students in his classes that had NEVER read a book outside of class...until Harry Potter. You can't argue with that...kids (and adults too) reading instead of playing video games or watching TV. Yet one more reason in the huge list of reasons I love this series
Yeah, I gave the first three books to a friend of mine who was still in high school, but learning to read/write/speak english. I know he wasn't exactly devouring books before that! That reminds me, I need to ask him how it's goin'.
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Old 07-13-2005, 07:25 AM   #34 (permalink)
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our grocery store (Kroger, for any of you who live in an area where they are) will be having it for 40% off at midnite!! I think thats where Dave and I are going to go to get ours.
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2 more sleeps!*

*one of them will be pretty gosh darn restless!
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COQUITLAM, British Columbia - A handful of people in Canada got a sneak peak of the latest Harry Potter book, but a British Columbia Supreme Court judge ordered them to keep it a secret.

The book was sold to 14 people who snagged a copy of J.K. Rowlings' much anticipated "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," when it landed on shelves last Thursday at a local grocery store.

The book, officially set for release this coming Saturday, has been shrouded in secrecy and its debut has been highly orchestrated to enable everyone - readers, reviewers, even publishers - to crack it open all at once. It's the sixth in Rowling's seven-book fantasy series on the young wizard.

But the store slipped up and sold 14 copies before realizing its mistake.

"It was an inadvertent error on behalf of one of our staff," said Geoff Wilson, a spokesman for the Real Canadian Superstore. He said the books were quickly removed.

Justice Kristi Gill last Saturday ordered customers not to talk about the book, copy it, sell it or even read it before it is officially released at 12:01 a.m. July 16.

The order also compels them to return the novel to the publisher, Raincoast Book Distribution Ltd., until the official release. At that time it will be returned to them.

As an added incentive, Raincoast will include Rowling's autograph and a gift pack.
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our grocery store (Kroger, for any of you who live in an area where they are) will be having it for 40% off at midnite!! I think thats where Dave and I are going to go to get ours.
Yes, 40% off at midnight, and probably for a month or so, that's usually how long book specials last there. (I work for a Kroger owned company, so I will be purchasing my book at work )
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Old 07-14-2005, 05:16 AM   #39 (permalink)
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i got this from amazon this morning. i just hope its the truth.


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Hello from Amazon.com.

We're happy to let you know that we've begun preparing your order for
"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" for delivery.

You should have the book(s) in your hands no later than 7:00 p.m. in
your time zone on Saturday, July 16. Most books will be delivered by
U.S. Mail, either with your regular mail delivery or in a separate,
special mail delivery. Some orders may be delivered by UPS.

Because our carriers are delivering hundreds of thousands of books on
that day, we do ask that you wait until 7:00 p.m. before contacting
customer service if you haven't received your order.

Although we're not requiring a signature, we still recommend that
someone be home to accept the package, as the driver may not leave it on
your doorstep if they don't feel it's safe to do so.

You'll receive our usual shipment confirmation e-mail after your package
leaves our fulfillment center.

Thanks for shopping at Amazon.com, and happy reading!
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7:00PM??? How can you bear to wait that long???
Midnight madness, here I come!
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