Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Book Review and Illustrations Peek: Illustrated Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The new Illustrated Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets came out today!  And oh, my!  The pictures are as amazing as the first book.  (Note:  This is not a sponsored post, but it does contain affiliate links to help support my blog.)


 I've been waiting for this to come out...pretty much ever since I saw how gorgeous the Illustrated Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was.  Jim Kay does an impeccable job.  I love having another "official" version for imagery besides just the movies.  (Because I am a hardcore book fan over movies in general, and especially in the case of Harry  Potter.)  So when my copy turned up in my mailbox today, I did want any normal person would do...and flipped through it to admire the art, and then took some pictures so I could share them with you.  (And I might have bad a bit too much fun finding just the right fabric to go behind them.

I think this is my personal favorite...Harry falling into Tom Riddle's diary...

Amazing quidditch illustration...because we all wish we could play quidditch.

Not surprisingly, there are plenty of spiders throughout the book... (Reversible Spider Web Quilt tutorial here.)



I've always had a special place in my heart for Professor Sprout...after all...she's a bit pudgy and messy like me.  When you think about it, Chamber of Secrets is where she really shines with her raising the mandrakes that save everyone.  The greenhouse is featured inside the front and back covers.

And of course there had to be a big picture of Prof. Lockhart...who can always remind us that not every Ravenclaw is smart.

I was definitely hoping for a phoenix picture, and was NOT disappointed.  Love all the details about them.

And how cool is this skelegro?!?

I thought it was SO COOL that the whole Heir of Slytherin chapter is in black with white text.  Very neat effect.

And last but not least...I totally love this chapter header with Errol delivering Ron's howler...who I know revives and is okay later...but I just couldn't help but thinking it illustrates some of the mishaps that sometimes befall the owls delivering the "Late" Personalized Hogwarts Letters available in my shop.

There are of course SO many more...Ron belching slugs, Lockhart's pixies, The Chamber of Secrets, Moaning Murtle...and so many more.  Even the smaller illustrations are delightful.

My ONLY disappointment with the illustrated Chamber of Secrets is that I was really hoping for a full page illustration of Ginny.  (After all, Ginny was Rebecca's favorite character and even now that Rebecca prefers Hermione, Ginny is close behind at second favorite.)  However, Ginny doesn't show up in any of the illustrations that I could see.  I guess, the illustrator didn't want to give away any clues as to how important she is?  Hopefully, she'll get her chance to shine in one of the future books.

I promise than any Harry Potter fan would LOVE getting either of these books for Christmas, birthdays or other special occasions.  They are especially great for children interested in Harry Potter who find the length of them daunting.  The pictures are a wonderful reward for making it through another page or two.  But even people who have reread the books many times will love to see the characters come to live in Jim Kay's art.

The Illustrated Harry Potter and the Scorcer's Stone can be purchased here, and the Illustrated Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets can be purchased here.  (And by purchasing through these links a tiny percentage goes to support by blog...and pay for my kids music and dance lessons.)

Now it's going to be a LONG wait for the next 5 illustrated books.  I assume that an Illustrated Prisoner of Azkaban is in the works now.  Here are a few illustrations I'm predicting (hoping!) will be included...in no particular order:

  • Monster Book of Monsters
  • Full Page Remus Lupin (I'm not particularly a fan of the way they made him look in the movie, so I'm so anxious for Jim Kay's take on him.)
  • A Jim Kay version of the Maurader's Map
  • Some amazing patronus art
  • Students battling the bogart...maybe Snape in Neville's grandmother's hat and dress?
  • Prof. Tralawney
  • Azkaban Island
  • Dementors
  • Dudley bigger than ever...he's been in every book so far.
  • The night bus
  • An infographic about werewolves, dementors, and/or animagi
  • I'd love a Ginny Weasley picture...but since she didn't make it into book 2, I'm afraid we might have to wait until book 4 for a peak of her.

What illustrations are you hoping for?

See these links for more details about other Harry Potter themed crafts we've done...and be sure to check back because I'll be adding more as I get them written up.

Gryffindor Deathly Hallows Quilt
 http://www.piecesbypolly.com/2013/10/harry-potter-printable-spell-books-sew.html

 

 Hogwarts Crest Quilt
 

Slytherin Quilt - Green and Silver
 Slytherin Quilt

 
 Giant Monster Book of Monster Cushion (No Sew)
 


Golden Snitch Birthday Cake
 Slytherin Quilt

 

Granger-Lovegood 2016 Election Shirts 
 

Potter - Weasley 2016 Election Shirts 
 

 

Lumos and Nox Quilt


Harry Potter Party Overview


 


 Hedwig Necklace
 

Accio Book Tote Tutorial - Freezer Paper Stencil 
  
Harry Potter Shirt - Freezer Paper Stencil



Easy Harry Potter Wands 


Printable Hogwarts Library Book Plates

Printable Harry Potter Valentines


Easy Harry Potter (Hogwarts) House Scarves


Golden Snitch Necklace

Golden Snitch Cupcakes
 


Ron Weasley "I'm a Keeper" Shirt - Freezer Paper Stencil
 

Ginny Weasley's Golden Snitch Skirt
 
DIY Quidditch Association Shirt - Freezer Paper Stencil (Boy Version)
 
DIY Quidditch Association Shirt - Freezer Paper Stencil (Girl Version)
 
Harry Potter Wizard Robe in 15 Minutes from a T-shirt
 

Harry Potter Family Themed Costumes
 

Harry Potter Inspired Charm Ornaments
 


Harry Potter Printable Spell Books
 http://www.piecesbypolly.com/2013/10/harry-potter-printable-spell-books-sew.html

Harry Potter Printable Dementor Themed Chocolate Bar Wrappers Books
  http://www.piecesbypolly.com/2014/01/harry-potter-valentine-printable.html



The Hermione Skirt
 http://www.piecesbypolly.com/2013/10/harry-potter-printable-spell-books-sew.html
Dementor's Kiss-Away Free Printable Party Favor or Valentine
 http://www.piecesbypolly.com/2013/10/harry-potter-printable-spell-books-sew.html

DIY Hogwarts Robe for 18-inch Doll
 http://www.piecesbypolly.com/2013/10/harry-potter-printable-spell-books-sew.html

Hermione in the Library - CraftingCon Post
 http://www.piecesbypolly.com/2013/10/harry-potter-printable-spell-books-sew.html

Harry Potter Potions Ornaments

 Harry Potter Robes with Oly*Fun


 The Wand Skirt

 Always Doe Pillow

Deathly Hallows Pillow
 Deathly Hallows Pillow

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