Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter, 1) Hardcover – 6 Oct. 2015

This illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is a beautiful addition to any collection and makes for a perfect first copy for young readers. The stunning illustrations add an extra layer to this classic childhood favourite, which has already captured the imaginations of millions.Pros:• Beautiful, high-quality illustrations that enhance the storytelling• A great introduction to the series for children• Durable hardcover with a nice cover and dust jacket• Perfect for those who struggle with imagining scenes in their head, as the artwork brings the story to lifeCons:• Quite pricey, making collecting the entire series a more expensive endeavor

Beautifully illustrated, text clear & not too crowded. Perfect for younger readers.

I've only now started reading Harry Potter to my children, and the illustrations add so much depth to the books. They love seeing what's happening with every page as I read to them, and 5 chapters in they look forward to it every evening. Great job, easily worth it.

We all know J K Rowling’s epic story telling and the wonderful pictures she ‘draws’ with words so it is a big ask for an artist to add to that achievement. But Jim Kay really does meet the brief. His images are amazing and full of atmosphere. They vary from cosy domestic scenes, comic caricatures of key characters and simply awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping fantasy landscapes that rival the film for their power and depth.It’s a lovely book to handle and the quality of the paper and bindings are superb.I recommend this as a very special birthday gift for a child (or adult) who is being introduced to the Harry Potter series for the first time. This will,get them reading.

I've been a Harry Potter fan since I was ten years old. I have to admit that I am now thirty-two, I have a big beard, I've played drums in multiple heavy metal bands and I now have three children. So to paint a picture, I'm a bit of a hefty bearded metaller with little mini-me's causing havoc wherever we go but one thing will always stick with me and that is Harry Potter.It's such an escape. I have the books wherever I am. On my Kindle or on audible. The films I am exactly the same with, I've got then in Google play from the digital codes and also on Amazon Prime. I love the books and I listen/read them about two or three times a year.The illustrated versions are absolutely next level. There's the fantastic story by JK Rowling that we all so love but accompanied by these illustrations from this wonderful artist and they are beautiful. To elevate them even more is this digital version of Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone where the illustrations are animated. An amazing achievement especially as it coincides with the magical concept in the books of moving images.I highly recommend this book and I am still waiting on a digital copy of the illustrated versions of the rest of them (even though I have them all in hardback). As soon as they are released I am on them like a fly on... Well... You get the idea.

Loved reading the book for the first time with my children. They really enjoyed the animation and illustrations. Will definitely read more of these on Kindle.

Every time we went to the library or went to a book store and saw this book, it was so beautiful that my daughters would always stop to look at it, so recently I bought this for my harry potter mad youngest's birthday. It is a gorgeous book- the unabridged original story with detailed illustrations on every page. It's so magical being able to see the characters described in the book really come alive, and in my youngest's opinion, every illustration looks "right" for their descriptions in the book. The illustrations sometimes span one page, two pages, or are just interwoven with the text seamlessly to make for a great reading experience. Since the pages are much bigger and words larger than a traditional novel, it also makes it less daunting and more readable for younger, perhaps more reluctant readers as well. Having read the original un-illustrated version, re-reading this again with the illustrations gives a whole new feeling to the story. Whether your a long-term fan, or new one, this is a great must-buy, definitely worth every penny in comparison to the non-illustrated version.

I bought this for my 30 year old daughter. She’s a Harry Potter nut. She absolutely loved the book. I looked through it with her and the book is stunning. It is beautifully illustrated and the story literally jumps off the page.The gift of reading is the best you can give.The book is well worth the money, buy it, you won’t regret it.