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Steven Vander Ark breaks down on stand defending the publication of his "Harry Potter Lexicon" in book form
The ultimate guide to the Potter universe, and it's all for a good cause.
Details on the new release of another Harry Potter book, Tales from Beetle the Bard
Today, almost everyone has heard of Harry Potter. The young wizard has been a household name for some time and the legion of fans continue to grow.
Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling is suing the publisher of the unauthorized "Harry Potter Lexicon"
Harry Potter is no doubt one of the most captivating books ever written but now others seem to be wanting to take credit for the hard work that JK Rowling and Warner Bros. have done to get the books written, published and made into movies.
J.K. Rowling made an appearance in U.S. District Court in Southern New York today to defend the Harry Potter series against copyright infringement. Warner Brothers and J.K. Rowling are suing RDR Books for "repackaging" the popular Harry Potter Lexicon website into a book.
Author of the wildly popular Harry Potter books, J.K. Rowling is planning to give a midnight reading of her final Harry Potter book at the Natural History Museum in London on July 21
J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, recently gave a commencement address at Harvard University and was awarded an honourary doctor of letters degree.
Now that we have finished our last year at Hogwart's and watched Harry grow up, what's next?
What distinguishes a novel from a classic? It's the ability of a writer to create a world distinct from reality; to create new twists on old motifs; to teach some kind of lesson; to create timeless friendships. Then, a classic is born.
Fans of Harry Potter, don't despair, JK Rowlings new book The Tales of Beedle the Bard, goes on sale December 4, 2008. You can pre-order your copy of Beedle online or in stores to save money and reserve your copy.
In recent years, no one has captured our attention like Harry Potter. Author JK Rowling has created a wonderful world of witches and wizards that appeal to the young and old alike. So, what's the appeal
These scarcely known facts concerning Harry potter and his world were disclosed by JK Rowling herself!
The first novel in a new 7-book series may give readers yet another Harry Potter-like character, some are claiming. "Fidelis", by A.R. Horvath, grapples with big topics like humanity's courage and hope in the face of pain and suffering. Sound familiar?
Since JK Rowling first began to craft her fantastical stories about the boy wizard and his adventures, we have seen 5 feature films, 325 million books, and numerous video games. The Science and Technology behind the wizardry is now revealed.
The final book is already for sale across the US. In fact, the NY Times has already reviewed it. Scholastic is also suing a Chicago book firm for sending out the books too soon. How do true fans avoid it all?
JK Rowling used the Celtic Tree Calendar to determine the wand materials of her three main characters: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley. What would your wand be made of?
If you were sad to see the last Harry Potter book come out, you won't be for long! On Thursday, December 4th, 2008, JK Rowling will release her newest book, The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I embarked upon reading the final installment of a fantasy series that has captured the hearts of millions, but in the end I was surprised and delighted- JK Rowling did a tremendous job.
Ever since Harry Potter fans competed the sixth book, 'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince' they have been speculating on a number of theories about what will happen in the final book and will J K Rowling answer all of their questions.
JK Rowling has captivated millions of people, written a series of books and contracted for the same number of movies.
It's JK Rowling versus Steven Vander Ark... or is it the publishers versus the publishers... or maybe it's the lawyers versus...
A Q&A trivia quiz about JK Rowling and Harry Potter.
JK Rowling, the American soldier and Al Gore are widely considered front-runners for Time Magazine's Person of the Year for 2007. Here are some other darkhorses and longshots.
With JK Rowling revealing that Dumbledore is gay, I set out to find out who else is keeping secrets from us. The results were shocking.
Everyone knows exactly how fans feel about Harry Potter, but how does J.K. Rowling feel about the boy wizard that she created?
A review of child and adult characters in Harry Potter and their odds of surviving the conclusion of the series.
All of the Harry Potter book parodies have received a watchful eye from J.K. Rowling and her legal team. So far, though, many of them haven't been forced to cease and desist.
The Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling have both been a source of enjoyment and of debate in the United States.
The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling draws to an end as the last book was released this summer. Read how the craze began and what the future holds for Harry and his fans.
Just in time for Christmas, J.K. Rowling has revealed the name of her final Harry Potter book.
This is the last and most anticipated book in the Harry Potter Book series. Here are my predictions and some rumors that have been debunked by J.K Rowling.
Almost every piece of literature contains what people consider "stock" characters, and "Harry Potter" is no different. J.K. Rowling takes this trend to the next level in her "Harry Potter" series as her characters embrace Carl Jung's literary Archetypes.
A very short and scary interview
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Review.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is an intelligent, fantasy adventure film for members of the entire family.
Take a trip back to Hogwarts and follow Harry Potter through is toughest year yet. Both glory and sorrow await our beloved friend.
Though not quite the best of the books, "Half-Blood Prince" still has a lot of stuff that fans of the books love, only darker.
Harry Potter learns that a convicted murderer, Sirius Black, has escaped from Azkaban prison, and could be coming after him.
Finding Neverland is rated PG and is a enchanting story for parents and children of all ages. Find your own Neverland and discover how Peter Pan was brought to life.
The popularity of the Harry Potter books and films has led to hundreds of Harry Potter fan sites on the web.
In a recent episode of PotterCast, an extremely popular podcast produced by the The Leak Cauldron Harry Potter fan site it was announced that a Harry Potter fandome book was to be written.
Advanced sales of the final Harry Potter book have again placed the boy wizard at number one. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released at midnight on July, 21.
Fans everywhere eagerly aniticipate the release of the book seven, the final in the Harry Potter saga written by J.K. Rowlings. Will readers skip to the end of the book just to find out if Harry Potter dies in the end?
A brief explanation of the fanfiction phenomenon along with an overview of Harry Potter fanfiction as well as specific story recommendations and information on fanfiction archives.
A Look at Rowling's Harry Potter series and Evidence of Racism and Ideological Differences In the Characters.
With the release of the final Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, you can bet that J.K. Rowling will continue to wow her fans. This summer, J.K. Rowling has planned an amazing event for a few special fans.
Harry Potter fans asked to sign a petition that supports J.K. Rowling and her actions against eBay. This injunction requires eBay to remove all illegal J.K. Rowling works that eBay sellers have up for auction.
According to Bloomberg news, J.K. Rowling, internationally acclaimed author of the hugely popular "Harry Potter" series, is involved in yet another court battle.
Scholastic Corporation, the U.S. publisher of the Harry Potter series, has announced the launch of the J.K. Rowling Open Book Tour Sweepstakes beginning July 30, 2007.
J.K. Rowling is one of the richest women in the world, but it wasn't always this way. In 1990, Harry Potter was simply an interesting thought. This article is a look back on all that has happened to make J.K. Rowling the success she is today.
As the parent of a child adopted from Romania, I'm glad to see J.K. Rowling take on the cause to help orphans in brutal condition.
J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter author sues Steven Vander Ark for taking her words and rewriting them. There is no "scholarly" reason.
I'd hate to be the judge handling the J.K. Rowling lawsuit against Steve Vander Ark. However, this is a chance for the fair use law in U.S. copyright legalese to get a better definition...hopefully by the public and not the judge himself...
Who is J.K. Rowling? Really.
On July 21, at midnight British standard time, J.K. Rowling will be meeting 1,000 lucky fans that won a contest to meet her and see her read from the final Harry Potter book, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows', at London's Natural History Museum.
You and your child may know everything there is to know about Harry Potter, but how much do you know about his creator, English author J. K. Rowling? Here are some little known facts about J. K. Rowling.
I think every Harry Potter fan could come up with several New Year's resolutions for J.K. Rowling. See if this list matches up with your ideas.
Wired magazine has honored Harry Potter author, J.K. Rowling, with its 2007 Wired Rave Award.
Today popular author of the Harry Potter books, J.K Rowling, announced that she will be doing a US book tour after the release of the seventh and final Harry Potter book, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'.
J.K. Rowling has switched millions of people's minds from video games, movies and T.V. to reading, reading, and more reading. In a unique way, she stands above most writers for her diverse and many accomplishments.
Last night J.K. Rowling, author of the wildly successful Harry Potter series, revealed that Dumbledore was gay and in love with rival Gellert Grindelwald.
Rowlings outing of Albus Dumbledore may have been a disservice to the spirit of his character.
Who knew that all along, Dubledore preferred wizards to witches?
All the uproar from outraged parents and committed Christians about the Harry Potter series has me completely confused. Many of these same parents are spoon-feeding their kids the Disney movies from birth.
A look at some of the reasons why Muggles and wizards hate one another.
Amazon.com purchases J.K. Rowling's "The Tales of Beedle Bard" at auction in London.
What if I told you that I'm 100 percent sure that Harry Potter will not die in Book Seven, that Harry Potter will grow up, marry Ginny Weasley, have two kids, and that Ron and Hermione will eventually get married too. How do I know this? The Fans make it so.
Reading the Harry Potter series was something that my children introduced me to.
The world is flat, the sun's diameter is 32 miles, the Moon is only 3200 miles away.
EBay has always claimed that they should not have to look over every auction that is being posted to their website, but that's all about to change.
The final few days before fans of the popular Harry Potter series get the first of the two big Harry Potter events have arrived.
If people still dare to write a morality tale in our cynical times, then the issues explored in "The Pardoner's Tale" should be addressed further...
In a world filled with inequalities, it is difficult to discern which inequalities simply exist, and which are man-made. It is still more difficult to distinguish between such inequalities within works of literature.
Harry Potter author will meet with 1000 lucky fans at Carnegie Hall.
We all can learn a lot from the Harry Potter author's unparalleled success.
J.K. Rowling outs the fictional character.
Sometimes the road to something is more intriguing than the destination. I was hoping to meet up with the dear kindred soul J.K. Rowling, but was side tracked.
Scholastic sponsors a contest to meet J.K. Rowling
When the last book in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is out, author Joanne Rowling will not be writing anything similar to it, I mean Why should she? She's a billionaire
For the young and old readers alike, J.K Rowling fans have just one question: What will become of Harry Potter? Speculation runs high as the final book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" prepares to release on July 21, 2007.
Fans have already seen some of their favorite characters die and book 7, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, will be no different. There will be deaths. J.K. Rowling has already confirmed this. But, just who will die in book 7?
J.K. Rowling has written a series that will be placed in the same category and remembered as The Lord of the Rings is.
How good can a book really be? If you are looking for an answer to that last question, I would highly suggest reading the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling.
Stephen King and John Irving recently made a public appearance with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling and they had this to say: "Don't kill Harry Potter!"
J.K. Rowling is worried that the people who may have an insiders edge on her seventh book may spill some secrets. she asks them: Please keep it to yourself!
Literary theory on Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling.
Rumors that Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling would allow the release of an E-Book edition of the seventh and final book in the series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," were officially quieted today.
J.K. Rowling discusses how she feels about her last installment in the Harry Potter series.
Since the first release of Harry Potter and its announced 7-book series, everybody has been wondering just how it may end. With all the plot twists and tales that have been spun o