Tucked in its own case disguised as a wizarding textbook found in the Hogwarts library, the Collector's Edition includes an exclusive reproduction of J.K. Rowling is giving millions of Harry Potter fans worldwide cause for celebration with a new edition of The Tales of Beedle the Bard (available December 4, 2008) and Amazon is thrilled to exclusively offer a luxuriously packaged Collector's Edition designed to evoke the spirit of the handcrafted original. Amazon was fortunate to come into possession of one of the original copies, and it was our privilege to share images and reviews of this incredible artifact. Rowling unveiled The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a very special book of five fairy tales illustrated by the bard herself, embellished with silver ornaments and mounted moonstones. Offered Exclusively by Amazon (Available in Limited Quantities)

The wizard approached it in wonder, but fell back hurriedly when he saw that the whole of the pot's surface was covered in warts.The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Collector's Edition It had sprouted a single foot of brass, and was hopping on the spot in the middle of the floor, making a fearful noise upon the flagstones. The wizard lit his wand and opened the door, and there, to his amazement, he saw his father's old cooking pot. From the book: 'At once there came a loud clanging and banging from his kitchen. Unfortunately this collection, which is accessible to even the youngest fans, is marred by one overly gruesome story ('The Warlock's Hairy Heart.' But for older kids, reading these stories, catching all the references, and fitting it into the world in which they love immersing themselves will be an all-too quickly finished pleasure. About half of the book is Dumbledore's commentary, which, with its many references to events and elements in the Harry Potter series for fans to catch, will bring joy to hearts that have been forlorn since the final book was finished. It shows her wicked humor, the depth and complexity of the world she created, and even some pungent skewering of our own world, morality tales in general, the egregious work of the woman who tried to sue her, and her critics. Rowling certainly has the magic touch, and for the most part, this literary trifle is a delight.

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