Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Release Date Announced 371
Croakyvoice writes "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling, the seventh and final book
in the best-selling series, has been scheduled for release at 12:01 a.m. on July
21, 2007, Scholastic announced today." A deluxe edition for collectors and enthusiasts is also planned with a simultaneous release.
Regardless of the release date (Score:3, Insightful)
Cue spoiler t-shirts. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Cue spoiler t-shirts. (Score:5, Funny)
It's going to be hilarious when you're torn limb from limb by a horde of enraged 12 year old girls.
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Re:Cue spoiler t-shirts. (Score:5, Insightful)
I don't think that it's fair to criticize the fans of the series. There are certainly people who are fans of the series who are young, or who are older and not well read, but there are also many people who are well read and can appreciate the stories.
As for the comments regarding the plotlines being predictable, the series does make use of a number of themes that are common to the fantasy genre, and certainly in retrospect it is easy to see how the plot has followed those common themes. I think this applies especially to the large thematic arches of the series. There are, however, surprising and interesting subplots that can be enjoyed.
The thing is though, even these subplots are not exceptionally intricate, and I do not think that the series is meant to be read like a standard mystery or thriller, where you spend the book trying to figure out who done it, where, how and why. The series isn't really about telling a new story and trying to figure that story out. I think that the real strength of the series is it's implementation of common fantasy themes. To use the cliche`, it's about the journey, not the destination. Reading the Harry Potter series is about seeing how these traditional events unfold in a certain time and place. The author understand that, and focuses on those elements of the story- creating a vibrant living world with three-dimensional characters and exploring how these recurring themes effect them and the world they live in.
It is perfectly fair to not like the series, but don't completely dismiss it or the people who enjoy it.
Re:Cue spoiler t-shirts. (Score:5, Funny)
Dude, I mean really, that's just not the way its supposed to happen....
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Sales don't mean shit. HP sells like mad, and though it's certainly not shakespeare, it's quite enjoyable as a light, fun fantasy series. On the other hand, the Da Vinci Code also sells like hotcakes, and it's one of the biggest and smelliest piles of shit I've read in a long time.
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You insensitive clod!!
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Re:Regardless of the release date (Score:5, Funny)
I know the guy was a method actor, but dang, that's just taking it a little too far...
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Live Blogging from B&N (Score:5, Funny)
Im going to get back to writing my erotic fan fiction where Hairy and lee adama from Battlestar Galactica become close friends (wink wink)
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s/wand/wang/g (Score:5, Funny)
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Slip of the keyboard there?
So... (Score:2, Funny)
Profit! (Score:2)
2. Advertise by posting on Slashdot.
3. Avoid lawsuits by
4. Profit!
Can someone help me with step 3?
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So does this mean (Score:3, Funny)
Harry Potter's Deathly Hallows breakfast cereal (Score:3, Funny)
Spoilers (Score:2)
Nooooooooooooooooo. You bitch.
Re:Spoilers (Score:5, Funny)
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What, again?
Maybe he'll stay dead this time....
grnbrg.
Summary of the story (Score:4, Funny)
2. After a few weeks something weird starts to happen.
3. Ignore it until just before the school year ends.
4. Find out what was causing whatever was weird to happen.
5. Defeat it/Showdown with Voldemort.
But seriously I love the books.
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Re:Summary of the story (Score:5, Funny)
Ha! You're obviously wrong, as Hogwart's was closed at the end of book 6 and Harry wasn't planning on going back anyways! Loser!
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The doors are locked, teachers and students are nowhere to be found, Quidditch match seems to be canceled.
Harry wonders the halls and checks the owl-mail every half an hour.
After adding up all of the clues he gathered throughout the semester, Harry decides to check the Message Board. It reveals that the s
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Judging from the end of the last book, I think step 1 will not apply to this book.
Some others:
Something magical happens during summer break.
Hagrid says something he's not supposed to.
There's a confrontation with Malfoy.
Harry and friends break school rules, lie about it, then are praised for saving the day by their teachers.
Re:Summary of the story (Score:4, Funny)
2.5 Harry stars in the school production of Equus, and gets rave reviews.
What? NOT a Vista article? (Score:4, Funny)
The release date will be delayed 17 times (Score:4, Funny)
That'll make it a Vista article.
You didn't hear? (Score:3, Funny)
Since when do books have more than one edition? (Score:5, Funny)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Deluxe Edition
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Ultimate Edition
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Home Premium Edition
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Home Basic Edition
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Business Edition
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Enterprise Edition
Don't think it won't happen.
Gotta give her credit (Score:5, Insightful)
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Harry Potter: The Next Generation. Starring Wil Wheaton as Wesley Potter. Make sure you watch for the school councillor with the huge tatas. "I sense....frustration. Deep frustration and confusion. And...an obsession with wands."
Then: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Brine, wherein Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft opens a new campus, deep under the ocean, near a magical portal to a different world. Make sure you watch for the local wife (with huge tatas) of the muggle arcade owner.
Soon to be follo
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Harry Potter apparently never loses. It gets annoying. I mean, he seems to come out in front in every confrontation throughout the books, so there's no build up of tension, no waiting for him to finally win, etc. It gets boring.
What's even worse is that he wins not through hard work, or intelligence, but through (bad) serendipity, or (worse) some innate ability he never had to learn, but just discovers just in time. Nothing but deus ex machina crap.
Least Interesting Character Ever.
Re:Gotta give her credit (Score:4, Insightful)
Re:Gotta give her credit (Score:5, Insightful)
All this aside, when has there been this much hoopla over a book in recent times? People will camp out in front of stores for the latest game consoles, hottest movies, etc, but its truely unique to see that kind of reception for a book. Instead of rotting their brains in front of the tv sets, kids are exercising their imaginations with these books and *gasp* even picking up other books along the way. Kids who may not have otherwise gotten into reading for pleasure have been introduced to it from reading Harry Potter.
If this is "catering to the lowest common denominator", then I say we need much more of it.
Re:Gotta give her credit (Score:5, Insightful)
The only question is whether the story and craft appeals across generations, which Harry Potter seems to do very well so far.
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Meh, it sounds witty but I don't see the evidence. The mere fact that all these works have lasted the ages is evidence that they are not the schlock you're painting them to be. There were other writers working in each of these gentlemen's eras whom you've never heard of.
Example: A contemporary of Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, published the first half of his novel, Don Quixote, in 1605. He would
Re:Gotta give her credit (Score:4, Insightful)
Re:Gotta give her credit (Score:5, Insightful)
I have never, at any point, enjoyed the "music" created by Britney Spears.
The fact that people ranging from kids to Slashdotters to more or less typical adults have enjoyed the books seems like an excellent tribute to their quality. It's very hard writing something a general audience enjoys. In particular, very few science fiction/fantasy authors have done it.
I think fans of SF/fantasy should be congratulating her on her success instead of trying to cut her down.
The general public sometimes shows surprisingly decent taste. This is one of these times.
D
Good news for OOTP movie (Score:3, Interesting)
Re:Good news for OOTP movie (Score:5, Funny)
missed opportunity (Score:4, Interesting)
I can't believe they're not releasing the book 2 weeks ealier!
The 7th book should really be released on 7/7/07.
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I do find it strange to place such heightened importance on the deaths of people that are highly noticeable -- 9/11 for instance has take
Savage Sig (Score:2)
That almost seems like a Savage Chickens joke.
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Spoilers... (Score:5, Funny)
I've got the scoop the story:
"The school and Harry's friends are scandalized when he shows up to the prom naked on a horse."
Ooops...sorry, wrong story [equustheplay.com].
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I prefer Barry Trotter (Score:2, Informative)
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My girlfriend and I were listening to it for the heck of it and making fun of just how well he's able to sound like some of the characters from the Harry Potter movies.
I cant wait (Score:2, Informative)
The difference between the two editions is not in the content but in the book binding and the covers of the same
You may see the differences in covers here [bloomsbury.com].
The top row is the children's version, incase, you fail to get it!!
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Ma-Fi??? (Score:5, Insightful)
Fantasy.
Re:Ma-Fi??? (Score:5, Funny)
I thought that was the genre for those novels at the supermarket with Fabio on the cover?
Re:Ma-Fi??? (Score:5, Funny)
I thought that was the genre for those novels at the supermarket with Fabio on the cover?
RonB
Re:Sci Fi (Score:5, Insightful)
The publisher's press release is here [bloomsbury.com]. Why does Slashdot indulge people who cut and paste from a primary source to their lousy site/blog/forum/Piquepaille to get clicks? Aside from the clicks, it often gets distorted and cut to the submitter's agenda, or just cluelessness.
Re:Sci Fi (Score:5, Insightful)
Can I get an AMEN?
It needs to be a rule that only primary sources get linked. That means a blog can't be linked unless the primary content of interest to the
Besides, when the article links to a site with comment posting discussion should be taking place on that site, not slash. So Hey, Taco! Why the hell do you want to drive those valuable comments (pageviews) to another site? Huh?
Re:Sci Fi^H^H^H^H^H FANTASY!!! (Score:5, Insightful)
This is my biggest problem w/ people posting their own works. Because while maybe they have some good stuff to contribute, I know they are really just looking for people to get clicks on their page.
And overall, I think the official release on site [scholastic.com] or any of the numerous sites that cover this would have done better.
And why no props for JK Rowling [jkrowling.com] herself?
RonB
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I heartily agree. It's SF folks, not sci-fi.
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Harry Potter is neither. That's fantasy.
Re:Sci Fi (Score:4, Funny)
No. Daniel Radcliffe with his shirt off [playbill.com] is fantasy.
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I think I spot a connection!
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Are you sure you don't mean "cromulent?"
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Horcruxen?
Re:Harry Potter and the Grammar Nazi? (Score:4, Funny)
Yes, and it tends to "loose" something in translation :)
No he doesn't (Score:3, Informative)
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The problem with the Harry Potter books is that my wife cheats and sneak reads ahead.
Couldn't resist. (Score:5, Funny)
To be fair, I'm not sure why that's Harry Potter's problem.
Re:'scifi'? (Score:4, Informative)
Harry Potter is FANTASY people, not Sci Fi. If it has 'magic' and elves in it is NOT Sci Fi. Not that I won't be reading this final installment, I will. But it is a pet peeve, especially when the Sci-Fi Channel wastes such a large portion of their day running stuff that is NOT Sci-Fi.
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The effect of technology on humanity (or some human-like entity) is a major theme in real science-fiction. The science and technology don't even have to relate to our universe, but they do have to be internally consistent. Science isn
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So while it would be ok to label Harry Potter speculative fiction, it would not be okay to label him with the sub-genre label of sci fi (since there is neither fake nor real science in it)--Harry Potter is clearly made up of almost entirely fantasy elements (although at a stretch one might be able to say there are some dark fantasy/horror elements). One of my professors as an undergrad was the co-editor of Science Fiction magazine and I took his class on science fiction. I'm also friends with an English literature professor and have taken my fair share of literature classes (as required to graduate with a degree in creative writing).
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