Jim Kay Will No Longer Be Illustrating “Harry Potter”
Artist Jim Kay of Bloomsbury’s “Harry Potter” illustrated editions has announced he is stepping down from the role to focus on his mental health.
Artist Jim Kay of Bloomsbury’s “Harry Potter” illustrated editions has announced he is stepping down from the role to focus on his mental health.
Episode 27 of “Potterversity” explores and analyzes Jim Kay’s illustrated editions of “Harry Potter” and how he’s brought the wizarding world to life.
Jim Kay has brought on friend and fellow artist Neil Packer as a “guest collaborator” for the massive illustrated edition of the fifth book.
Amazon has revealed that the collector’s edition of the illustrated “Order of the Phoenix,” due out on October 11, will be 576 pages.
by Katie Keegan · Published November 23, 2021 · Last modified February 14, 2022
Did you pick up your copy of “Harry Potter: A Magical Year” with illustrations by Jim Kay? Read our review of this enchanting illustrated gift book.
This enchanting new gift book will feature a moment from the “Harry Potter” series for every day of the year, alongside Jim Kay’s illustrations.
by Jennifer Fancher · Published January 13, 2021 · Last modified August 15, 2024
We know that Kay is working on Thestrals and house-elves, but what other scenes, characters, and locations will make appearances in his artwork?
by Jennifer Fancher · Published November 18, 2020 · Last modified August 15, 2024
Kay is known for his foreshadowing, references to culture and history, and other fun details that reveal his thoughtful method.
by Jennifer Fancher · Published November 19, 2019 · Last modified August 15, 2024
Just as the words on the pages of each “Harry Potter” book enchant millions around the world, so too does illustrator Jim Kay’s art.
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