7th Book of Harry Potter

Anyone who has not heard of the Harry Potter series must have been living on Mars! The series began in 1997 and concluded ten years later with the 7th book of Harry Potter, titled Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It was the fastest selling book in history and has been published in 93 countries. The excitement for fans was tangible with people lining up at bookstores on the launch date. There was a special treat for those lucky enough to get tickets through a ballot for an event at the National History Museum in London. 1,700 guests were there for a signing session and reading from the author, J.K. Rowling.

Rowling also toured America and appeared at Carnegie Hall. Guests obtained these tickets by sweepstake. Writers don't often get treated like rock stars but such was the anticipation surrounding the Harry Potter seventh book. Readers knew that there would be a final show down between Harry and He Who Should Not Be Named. Security was paramount and the publishers were very protective of the material. They didn't want anyone to spoil the party and reveal the plot outcome. Unfortunately there were some internet leaks that seeped out but by and large, security was maintained.

It was a difficult task to tie up all the plot strands from the previous stories but Rowling managed it with great skill and this 7th outing for Harry was well received by fans and critics. The author said that she always knew what the end game would be and how each character would evolve. Of course, there is just as much excitement when it comes to the films. Because Deathly Hallows is a long and complex book, the film adaptation will actually be two films. Both will be directed by David Yates, who directed the two films that went before. Part 1 is scheduled for release on 19th November 2010 and Part 2 for May 2011.

Filming for the final two installments will begin in February 2009 and is expected to last a year. Many actors playing the major roles for this adaptation of the 7th Harry Potter book have confirmed that they will take part. This includes the three young stars, Daniel Radcliffe (Harry), Emma Watson (Hermione) and Rupert Grint (Ron). They will be joined once again by Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, David Thewlis, Timothy Spall, and Brendan Gleeson.

Rowling has produced a spin off publication from the 7th book of Harry Potter, titled The Tales of Beedle the Bard. These relate to five stories of wizard fairy tales that are given to Hermione in the Deathly Hallows. This latest book was published around the world in December 2008 and the proceeds will be donated to charity. Rowling has also illustrated the book. She had made seven original books; all handwritten and given them to people who had helped her bring Harry Potter to the world. Click here for more books about Harry Potter.