
While this cover is technically fan art, it captured the spirit of the Order of the Phoenix better than the official offerings from Scholastic and Bloomsbury. “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” winner: M.S. This novel has a lot going on within its 734 pages, but GrandPré wisely chose to focus on the allure, mystery, danger and risky fun of the Triwizard Tournament. “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” winner: Scholastic, Mary GrandPré original edition Look at the power surging from Harry’s wand in this image! Duddle captured Harry’s strength and triumph here masterfully, helping the reader to recognize The Boy Who Lived is becoming a capable wizard.

“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” winner: Bloomsbury, Jonny Duddle children’s edition Also, extra points for a rare appearance by Fawkes, the best magical creature in the series. Most of the other Harry Potter covers in production feel very polished, but the rough lines and grainy texture used here make you look twice and wonder if this version of the novel has some additional secrets to discover. Schlesinger’s depiction of Salazar Slytherin’s creepy, shade-throwing eyes made this cover art rise above the rest. “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” winner: Say-zan-sha, Dan Schlesinger Japanese edition Kibuishi’s cover scene, which depicts Harry’s first trip to Diagon Alley with Rubeus Hagrid, captures the sense of joyful awe Harry experiences as he enters the wizarding world for the first time. Rowling introduces the reader to an enchantingly odd world of witches and wizards.

In Harry’s first literary adventure, J.K.

“Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s/Philosopher’s Stone” winner: Scholastic, Kazu Kibuishi edition Rowling’s seven novels to celebrate yet another new collection of covers that will go on sale in October from Scholastic Inc. The Universe assembled our favorite pieces of cover art for each of J.K. The story of Harry Potter and the wizarding world will live forever, but the book cover art that depicts his adventures will not.
