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This article is about the novel series. For the
character, see Harry Potter (character). For the
film series, see Harry Potter (film series). For
other uses, see Harry Potter (disambiguation).
Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels
written by British author J. K. Rowling. The novels
chronicle the lives of a young wizard, Harry
Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and
Ron Weasley, all of whom are students at
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
The main story arc concerns Harry's struggle
against Lord Voldemort, a dark wizard who
intends to become immortal, overthrow the
wizard governing body known as the Ministry of
Magic and subjugate all wizards and Muggles
(non-magical people).
Harry Potter
Philosopher's Stone (1997)
Chamber of Secrets (1998)
Prisoner of Azkaban (1999)
Goblet of Fire (2000)
Order of the Phoenix (2003)
Half-Blood Prince (2005)
Deathly Hallows (2007)
Author J. K. Rowling
Cover artist Mary GrandPré
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Genre Fantasy
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
(UK)
Published 26 June 1997 – 21 July
2007 (initial
publication)
Media type Print (hardback &
paperback)
Audiobook
E-book
No. of books 7
Website www.wizardingworld
.com
The series was originally published in English by
Bloomsbury in the United Kingdom and
Scholastic Press in the United States. All versions
around the world are printed by Grafica Veneta in
Italy.[1] A series of many genres, including
fantasy, drama, coming-of-age fiction, and the
British school story (which includes elements of
mystery, thriller, adventure, horror, and
romance), the world of Harry Potter explores
numerous themes and includes many cultural
meanings and references.[2] According to
Rowling, the main theme is death.[3] Other major
themes in the series include prejudice,
corruption, and madness.[4]
Since the release of the first novel, Harry Potter
and the Philosopher's Stone, on 26 June 1997,
the books have found immense popularity,
positive reviews, and commercial success
worldwide. They have attracted a wide adult
audience as well as younger readers and are
often considered cornerstones of modern young
adult literature.[5] As of February 2018, the books
have sold more than 500 million copies
worldwide, making them the best-selling book
series in history, and have been translated into
more than eighty languages.[6] The last four
books consecutively set records as the fastest-
selling books in history, with the final instalment
selling roughly 2.7 million copies in the United
Kingdom and 8.3 million copies in the United
States within twenty-four hours of its release.
The original seven books were adapted into an
eight-part namesake film series by Warner Bros.
Pictures. In 2016, the total value of the Harry
Potter franchise was estimated at $25 billion,[7]
making Harry Potter one of the highest-grossing
media franchises of all time. Harry Potter and the
Cursed Child is a play based on a story co-
written by Rowling.
The success of the books and films has allowed
the Harry Potter franchise to expand with
numerous derivative works, a travelling exhibition
that premiered in Chicago in 2009, a studio tour
in London that opened in 2012, a digital platform
on which J. K. Rowling updates the series with
new information and insight, and a pentalogy of
spin-off films premiering in November 2016 with
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,
among many other developments. Themed
attractions, collectively known as The Wizarding
World of Harry Potter, have been built at several
Universal Parks & Resorts amusement parks
around the world.
Plot
Style and allusions
Themes
Development history
Reception
Legacy
Awards, honours, and
recognition
Adaptations
Attractions
Supplementary works
See also
References
Sources
Further reading
External links
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