Back in June, we told you about the prequel that JK Rowling wrote to support Waterstone's "What's Your Story" charity auction. Jo's story sold to the winning bidder for nearly $50,000
Today, the postcard book that includes stories from Jo and 12 other authors went on sale to the general public. Lo and behold, The Telegraph is reporting that 10,000 copies went on sale at Waterstone's stores, and 10,000 copies were sold by the end of the day! From the article:
"Fans have been desperate to own this limited edition piece of Harry Potter history," said Toby Bourne, Waterstone's head of children's buying. "Pre-orders flooded in from all over the world. Demand was so big that we stopped taking pre-orders to ensure customers had a chance to buy the book in stores."
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08-07-2008
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 13:45:30
Holy crap! Thats a lot of copies!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 13:45:46
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 13:49:24
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 13:50:57
10,000 copies is a big number, as anyone could agree. An Im sure that whatever charity the proceeds go to is benefiting greatly. Go Waterstones!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 14:04:47
Of course it does, congrats Jo!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 14:15:03
thats crazy. I really want a copy now.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 14:27:21
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 14:27:21
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 14:31:47
Aw, I want one! I wish theyd sell them in the US.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 14:41:20
me too ! ... are you sure they dont ?
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 14:46:18
thats a ton of copies, and a lot money too!!!!
=]
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 14:48:18
will they make more?
i really wanted one,
but i didnt have money to order it.
xD
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 15:09:27
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 15:15:29
OMG! I tottally forgot, been in a car the last days. Ihhh, Im going to run to Waterstones tommorrow;D
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 15:46:44
ugh i wish they would sell it in americaaaa. ):
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 15:49:19
I was able to preorder mine and I live in the united states. Actually the shipping from england wasnt that bad at all. For the book and shipping, I paid around 25.00...which I considered to be a bargain. I just checked the status of this order and it says that its being processed...so hopefully Ill get it soon!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 15:52:47
Dang it!! i want one. i hope they print more and sale them in the US. ive already pre-ordered the Special Edition version of the Tales of Beedle the Bard book.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 16:01:12
you people purchased that thing? It was about 10 seconds long online, unless its longer.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 16:13:14
im going to get the tales of beeedle the bard
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 16:42:51
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 16:43:37
lol... cool sn i am nagini 777
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 16:51:07
I pre-ordered this but I never got a confirmation email and it never showed up on my credit card bill.
: (
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 16:56:06
NEVERMIND! JUST GOT AN EMAIL EARLIER TODAY!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 17:20:42
Thats awesome news! Im glad that the proceeds are going to a worthy cause. I just hope they publish the book in North America! I would love a copy!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 17:40:54
Ha ha, they actually had to stop taking pre-orders because they sold 10,000 the first day? Amazing. It seems to me everything about harry potter breaks records, I love this fandom! * squee *
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 17:45:49
Haha! I know! We are totally the best fandom in the world!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 18:27:43
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 18:36:55
If this is true and I belive this is true, that would mean that each author would end up with $42,000, with a all around total of $550,000, before even spliting up the money. WOW, THAT IS JUST LIKE WOW, AMAZING!!!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 19:24:00
gosh I really hope they print more so I can buy one online! I really doubt that they will be sold in Iceland..
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 20:36:52
this was the worst show ever by mugglecast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i was wondering for a minute if this was MUGGLEcast, not some twilght podcast. this is HARRY POTTER mugglecasters, NOT TWILIGHT!!!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 21:00:48
where do i order one of these?!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-07 21:19:36
i forgot to preorder it... and i live in the U.S.... how can i buy it now???
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-08 00:09:23
Ahh! I want one! Good job Jo :) and others :P
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-08 06:11:48
Oh no! I totally forgot to perorder it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*help*
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-08 07:50:41
I want the whole prequel story. That would be awesome if Jo were to write the whole prequel. prequel, prequel, prequel!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-08 09:20:50
Gahhh, I went to Waterstones and the books havent come yet but they said that the shipping with the books would come in a couple days. I dont get it, why does it say thats out 7 Aug. It said so also on a poster inside Waterstones.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-08 10:10:21
I went to get it today and they said they didnt have them in yet. Apparently all the shipments have disappeared and they are trying to track them down.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-08 10:27:37
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-08 10:45:57
for once i am glad i live in england lol. Cant wait to add it to my collection :D
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-08 12:25:06
I have looked every which where for info on this on the waterstones website, and nothing, nanda, zip...has it vanished from the face of the earth? :(
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-09 12:18:56
Just got shipping confirmation from Waterstones. Im in the US and glad I got in early on this one!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-09 13:50:20
Woop!! How am I not surprised? I think Ill get a copy when all the hype goes down. I printed the prequel up when it came out anyway.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-12 02:32:26
can someone please link me to where i can preorder/order this postcard?!!!! cannot find it on Waterstones.com...
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-08-12 20:36:08
hey sbwilson2 i tried looking too and it seems to have disapeared lol... i tried google and waterstones website (putting in key words) and i could not find it. if anyone has the link can you please put it up? Thanks!
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