Harry Potter – A Magical Year: The Illustrations of Jim Kay

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This illustration showcases the gorgeous herbage of the Hogwarts grounds, effectively expressed through Kay’s use of various shades of green. His unique interpretation is both captivating and transporting – picture frozen icicles glinting on the snowy towers of Hogwarts, the dancing eyes of Professor Albus Dumbledore, or the infectious hustle and bustle of Diagon Alley. The Kate Greenaway Medal winner’s bewitching character studies, sweeping landscapes and beautifully observed pencil details reveal the skill and process of an artist working at the peak of his powers. Recibí este ejemplar, hermoso, como regalo de cumpleaños, ansiaba leer uno a uno los apartes asignados a cada día del año teniendo la esperanza de despertar nostalgia o recuerdos lindos y la realidad es que solo fue decepción. Inside, a selection of the illustrator’s most iconic images are complemented by previously unseen character studies, pencil drawings and preparatory pieces from the Jim Kay archive.

From New Year’s Day to December 31st, it takes readers through the year, each daily entry featuring a specially selected quote or favourite anniversary from the novels.

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Jim Kay’s dazzling depiction of the wizarding world has been enchanting readers since the publication of the groundbreaking Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 2015. Sfrutta al meglio le più riuscite tra le illustrazioni di Jim Kay e le unisce alla ciclicità rassicurante tipica della saga, evidente soprattutto nei primi libri. Moreover, I very much enjoyed the fact that some illustrations were simple (yet intricate) pencil drawings while others were full-colour illustrations. It also has reminded me that I should get the Illustrated Editions eventually - the art really is beautiful. If you would like to discuss this proposal, please leave a comment at Talk:Harry Potter: A Magical Year, The Illustrations of Jim Kay.So yes, the quotes are often matching the months they are presented in and the book shows the birthdays of the characters too. Multiple creatures appear to be resting in the grasses surrounding the building, and the foggy Forbidden Forest frames the image. Id love to see it done with other big fantasy series like Lord of the Rings, Narnia, Percy Jackson etc etc. A Magical Year takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the seasons at Hogwarts and pairs the beautiful illustrations by Jim Kay with 366 quotations from the Harry Potter novels by J. February 4, 2005 – The first rumors of Elizabeth Hurley being cast as Bellatrix Lestrange appeared, and cropped up several more times throughout the year, but were still debunked each time by Warner Bros.