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07-03-2004, 08:00 AM
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[img]http://www.snitchseeker.com/images/news/blotts_80.jpg' align='middle'> New adult 'Potter' books come out this month - Summary:
Bloomsbury are releasing new covers for the adult Harry Potter editions with all-new covers in an attempt to reach out to more adult fans Article:
Bloomsbury are releasing new covers for the adult Harry Potter editions with all-new covers in an attempt to reach out to more adult fans.
Those new covers are being released this month -- see them here
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07-03-2004, 06:24 PM
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| | Chizpurfle
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I prefer the others covers :unsure:
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07-03-2004, 06:53 PM
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| | Puffskein
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Quote: Originally posted by Madame_Tonks@Jul 3 2004, 11:57 AM
Anyone know whent he paperback version of OoTP comes out?? I work at a Media Play and we don't have dates for it yet. *sigh* :sorcerer: If you live in the US the paperback version comes out 8-8-4.
As far as the covers are concerned they are ok but I'm in my mid 30s and I'm not embarrassed to have the regular covers so I wont be spending my money on the other ones. 
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07-03-2004, 07:57 PM
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Their ok, but I don't like the PS one at all. The POA is kinda cool though...
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07-03-2004, 09:10 PM
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| | Chizpurfle
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They're ok, but I prefer my additions. Best one is CoS in my opinion. But, just changing the covers won't change the fact that it is Harry Potter and that still alot of adults think it is a 'kids' book. Take my English Language lesson. We were talking about how to make some piece of information into something 8-12 year olds could read, how to make it interesting and exciting. Someone mentioned how you could look at a children's book like Harry Potter then the teacher said yes you could do that even though 12 year olds might think that Harry Potter is too YOUNG for them...
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07-03-2004, 10:02 PM
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i like the poa one alot
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07-03-2004, 10:44 PM
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| | Grindylow
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I like them! Much more mature, and will probably attract the adults. In my opinion the POA one looks sort of how I imagined the Chatue Di Iif from The Count of Monte Cristo
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07-03-2004, 11:49 PM
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The UK version of OotP already has two versions, a kid's and an adult's. We bought the adults one without realising, then when we saw what most shops were selling, wondered why ours was different.
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07-03-2004, 11:55 PM
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| | Bowtruckle
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Those are going to sell fast.... I think adults are really gonna like those... They seem more... adultly
But I think they look rather nice... but I wouldn't really buy them if I wouldn't of know they were Harry Potter books... (duuuhhhh!  )
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07-03-2004, 11:57 PM
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| | Erumpent
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I hope they like them!!
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07-04-2004, 04:05 AM
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Quote: "I think they make a great disquise, to pretend they'er not Harry Potter Book's, so you can read them around Harry Potter Skeptic's, or Tight Christian's. ^^ haha
but idk they seem like the kind of covers that adult books have, but i dont think because they changed the covers adults are going to read them. If they didnt liek them ot start with the covers aren't going to change their minds lol <33 Jess
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07-04-2004, 06:22 AM
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i think they are pretty cool . . i like the gopblet of fire best . . they are not as good as the originals tho . . :/
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07-04-2004, 07:55 AM
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| | Gnome
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The covers are'nt that great. I think those book cover goes great for the older people who are interested in Harry Potter!! I don't like the PoA and the BoF covers....too plain I think. But I love the CoS cover, it's cool!
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07-05-2004, 12:45 AM
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| | Abraxan
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Quote: Originally posted by Swizzlestick@Jul 3 2004, 05:55 AM
The only one I like is Chamber of Secrets, I think the others are pretty boring actually, and as an adult reader I don't think I would be highly inclined to pick them up off the shelf! Sorry Bloomsbury, but I think it's just another money spinner for the publisher, I don't agree with it! :/ *couldn't agree more*
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07-05-2004, 07:14 PM
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Wow! Those are really awesome! I think they are cool and they are a lot more mature and will draw in adult more. Or at least I think so. They may not appeal tp us kids... but to adults I think they will. Thanks Karl for the article.
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07-06-2004, 12:01 AM
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Quote: The only one I like is Chamber of Secrets, I think the others are pretty boring actually, and as an adult reader I don't think I would be highly inclined to pick them up off the shelf! Sorry Bloomsbury, but I think it's just another money spinner for the publisher, I don't agree with it! I couldn't agree more! I'm an adult and if I didn't know they were HP, I wouldn't pick it up(well, COS looked ok) The way I see it is, if you don't like the book I'm reading, then don't read it yourself. If you think I'm childish because I like reading HP, then all of the people who read any fantasy book (including LOTR) are childish too! But that is just my opinion! B)
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07-06-2004, 03:27 AM
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ok dont get me wrong they are nice but COME ON the look like boring adult book covers (you know like a book you would read in english class and everyone would fall asleep) and it kind of takes the magic away from the book  PLEASE PUT THE OLD COVERS BACK lol
does anyone agree with me or am i just being dumb ?
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07-06-2004, 03:38 AM
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They do look nice, something that would appeal to the old people. Quote: ok dont get me wrong they are nice but COME ON the look like boring adult book covers They are for boring adults, they would like it.
But most adults arnt boring so blah... ok enough of me..
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07-06-2004, 03:40 AM
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I agree that they dont have the same "magical" element to them, but I kind of like them, maybe its because Im an adult, but they do appeal to me. However, saying that all my Harry Potter books have the "kids" covers, I dont care what the people on the subway think about me reading a "kids" book. I love them, and I think they appeal to all ages. Although, the reason I came to this topic was because I was a bit mislead by the title of "new adult "Potter" books" lol. I thought it meant dirty ones. LOL.   :whisle:
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07-06-2004, 03:41 AM
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I like the covers. When I first started to read HP I was embarrassed but I am way over that now. that was like in 2002. I am an adult and if these were out when I started to read the books I probably would have got them instead of the others. Everyone is just biased because the other ones were first and how we see HP.
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07-08-2004, 08:14 PM
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I dont think that the covers are that great, if I saw it I wouldn't pick it up, but i must say they would come in handy whenever im in class and want to read a book...so the teachers dont go all the the power of god..on you.
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07-09-2004, 10:07 PM
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i much prefer the normal/kids cover. they're for me what harry potter is about, a fantastic world
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