Product Description

This boxed set contains editions of the first five titles in the series; "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets","Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", and "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix".

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #122924 in Books
• Published on: 2003-10-06
• Format: Box set
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 5
• Binding: Paperback

About the Author
JK Rowling lives with her family in Edinburgh. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was her first novel, followed by Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, as well as two books written specifically for Comic Relief and based on the Harry Potter novels, Fantastic Beasts and where to Find Them and Quidditch through the Ages. The Harry Potter novels have been prize-winning and consistently on the bestseller lists, and have now sold over 190 million copies worldwide. Originally published as an author for children and still primarily so, JK Rowling has generated huge popular appeal for her books in an unprecedented fashion. JK Rowling was the first children's author to be voted the BA Author of the Year, and also to win the British Book Awards Author of the Year. Films of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, distributed by Warner Brothers, have been released to huge success.

Customer Reviews

More than meets the eye...
...at least this is true for the small pictures on amazon.

Well, I don't agree in total with my fellow writer. There is nothing to be ashamed of for reading tales of Peter Rabbit in public at the age of e.g. 40 as for putting the child version of Harry Potter on the desk or shelf.
But I have to admit that I prefer the boxed set for it keeps all volumes together, nice and tidy, waiting for the complete boxed set with all 7 volumes to come out though.
Although I'm German, I prefer English originals. Jokes and play on words appear more originally as they were invented, rather than translated and altered to match.

The German adult edition varies from the standard children edition due to some extras. The text content is completely the same but cover design an layout alter:
The adult edition has an embossed binding, a cover with photo print and a ribbon page marker.

I expect the English version to be the same. As fare as I can see, it carries a high quality drawing instead of a photography on the cover.
And the paper quality might be a little lower, than on German books usual, as sometimes, but that's to that point unconfirmed and purely speculative.

I can't wait to get the English Harry Potter adult edition 7 volumes boxed set and reading that jolly good story to give one's fancy full scope whilst enjoying a good pipe!

Great buy
I've been waiting for all Harry Potter books to come out and in July the last book will be published. I've bought this Box set because I couldn't wait any longer and my expectations were not desappointed. I've already pre-ordered the last book to complet the set. If you like Harry Potter and you want to have the adult edition this is a MUST buy.

Ultimate Reading Material
JK Rowling is a genius. All six of these books are among the best works of fiction that I have ever read. I am currently reading "philosophers stone" for the umpteenth time. I simply cannot get enough of Harry Potter. Am looking forward to "Deathly Hallows". Cant wait to see what happens next. I buy the adult cover versions as they are much more subtle than the bright colours of the childrens. The covers also give representation to what the story is about. If anyone was new to Harry, I would definately say BUY ALL THE BOOKS. Once I start reading the series again, I have to continue right to the end of "Half Blood Prince". Each year of Harry Potter's life sees him facing new challenges and you are able to watch him grow as a person. I much prefer concurrent books as it makes for a much easier progression from one book to the next. Also, Harry is faced with typical teenage anxietys which allows you to relate to the character.

Hurry up JK Rowling. Bring on "Deathly Hallows" and put an end to the speculation and suspense.