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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the seventh and final
book in the Harry Potter series of novels by J. K. Rowling. The book
title was announced on 21 December 2006 via a special
Christmas-themed "hangman" puzzle on Rowling's website and confirmed
shortly afterwards by the book's publishers. Rowling has stated that
the final volume relates so closely to the previous book in the
series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, that they are
"almost as though they are two halves of the same novel." It
features the adventures of the series' protagonist Harry Potter as
he attempts to bring an end to his nemesis, Lord Voldemort.
The book will be released in English-speaking countries around the
world at 00:01 British Summer Time on 21 July 2007. In the U.S.,
however, the book will be released at 00:01 local time. The book
reached the top spot on both the Amazon.com- and Barnes and
Noble-bestseller lists just a few hours after the date was announced
on 1 February 2007. American publisher Scholastic announced an
initial print run of 12 million copies, together with an advertising
campaign, including the staged release of the seven questions most
debated by fans. The book will be 608 pages in the British edition
and 784 pages in the US edition.
Rowling completed the book while staying at the Balmoral Hotel in
Edinburgh in January 2007 and left a signed statement on a marble
bust of Hermes in her room which read: "JK Rowling finished writing
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in this room (652) on 11
January 2007". In a web update on 6 February 2007, Rowling wrote,
"While each of the previous Potter books has strong claims on my
affections, 'Deathly Hallows' is my favourite, and that is the most
wonderful way to finish the series."
In part one of a two part interview with Harry Potter author JK
Rowling, JK answers some of those nagging questions that fans may
have about the series.
She lets us know about some things from Harry Potter and the Deathly
Hallows such as the epilogue, deaths, characters and more. Please
don't read or view if you have not read the book as it does contain
spoilers.
Part two of the interview will air tomorrow morning on the Today
Show and Dateline on Sunday will devote one hour to Harry Potter.
Please check your local listings for times.
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