Title: Beedle the Bard bought by Amazon
little pixie - December 14, 2007 12:17 PM (GMT)
Crichton Kicks - December 14, 2007 12:33 PM (GMT)
Have to admit, if I were a huge HP fan, the whole Beedle the Bard situation would piss me off. It's a bit of a slap in the face to those that have patiently followed the series and picked up the merchandise.
"Yeah, I've written another book, but, you'll never get to see it."
little pixie - December 14, 2007 01:44 PM (GMT)
Hmm, maybe she`ll be forced to publish it rather than disappoint the tearful kiddies. And grown-ups. :ph43r:
kicking it old school - December 14, 2007 01:45 PM (GMT)
Well... it is a bit upsetting. But at least it's been bought by amazon who are gonna actually show pictures of it and review the stories and supposedly take it on a library tour so people can see it, rather than a private buyer. I was so excited when I saw it this morning on amazon. And I guess it's going to charity, so you can't really complain. Mind you, thinking about it, if she'd released it as a printed book for a tenner each or something, it probably would've raised way more for charity. Oh well. I'm just gonna patiently wait for the Harry Potter encyclopedia which JKR promised to be released, that'll be really cool... :thumbsup:
I tried to get my uber-rich godmother who loves nothing more than spoiling me rotten to bid for it, but I think even she'd consider £2million a little excessive for a christmas present! :lol:
kicking it old school - December 14, 2007 01:47 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (little pixie @ Dec 14 2007, 01:44 PM) |
| Hmm, maybe she`ll be forced to publish it rather than disappoint the tearful kiddies. And grown-ups. :ph43r: |
:lol: Think amazon would be a little annoyed if she publishes it after spending so much money on it!
Crichton Kicks - December 14, 2007 03:07 PM (GMT)
Surely, taking pictures of it, is teasing potential readers even more though! The evil bastards! :lol:
little pixie - December 14, 2007 03:26 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Crichton Kicks @ Dec 14 2007, 03:07 PM) |
| Surely, taking pictures of it, is teasing potential readers even more though! The evil bastards! :lol: |
:o
Surely you`re not saying that *gasp* Amazon has some sort of ulterior motive going on ? :blink: :lol:
Crichton Kicks - December 14, 2007 06:59 PM (GMT)
I'm sure they'll find some way of recouping their money! ;)
little pixie - July 31, 2008 02:08 PM (GMT)
AmazonOh look, it`s being published afterall. :lol:
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The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Standard Edition (Hardcover)
by J. K. Rowling (Author)
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RRP: £6.99
Price: £3.99 & eligible for Free UK delivery on orders over £15 with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save: £3.00 (43%)
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Availability: This title will be released on December 4, 2008. Pre-order now! Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
Don't miss the Collector's Edition: Offered Exclusively by Amazon. Designed to evoke the spirit of the handcrafted original, the luxuriously packaged Collector's Edition of The Tales of Beedle the Bard features a reproduction of J.K. Rowling's handwritten introduction, metalwork and clasp, and replica gemstones--and is exclusively available from Amazon. The Collector's Edition also includes 10 new illustrations by J.K. Rowling and a velvet bag embroidered with Rowling's signature. (Available in limited quantities.) Net proceeds from the Collector's Edition and the Standard Edition support the Children's High Level Group, a charity registered in England and Wales under registered charity number 1112575. |
:)
kicking it old school - July 31, 2008 02:56 PM (GMT)
I just saw the email from amazon, very pleased :)
Can't decide whether to go for the £4 standard edition or £50 special edition....
*edit* Ok, I just went and ordered the special edition, couldn't resist :lol: Hopefully I can get someone to pay for it as a Christmas present...
little pixie - July 31, 2008 03:56 PM (GMT)
I`m going for the paperback . I was quite tempted by the deluxe version though. :D
willowroolz - August 1, 2008 09:33 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (kicking it old school @ Jul 31 2008, 03:56 PM) |
| I just went and ordered the special edition, couldn't resist :lol: |
Ditto :ph43r: