The New Harry Potter Covers Will Make You Want to Read the Series All Over Again
The last Harry Potter book was released eight years ago, but somehow the series seems to be creating more buzz than ever this year. With an upcoming play (that says it’s not a prequel, but sounds an awful lot like a prequel) and a new movie, J.K. Rowling’s world of magic seems more alive than ever. To keep with the times, it seems a few recent makeovers have also been in order.
The seven new covers were created by Olly Moss, a UK-based artist, graphic designer and illustrator who’s best known for his creative reimagining of classic movie posters. Moss’s work is typically minimal and sleek, but also packed with color, and the new HP covers are no exception.
In an interview with Pottermore, Moss says, “I like things to have more than one layer. The initial ‘oh, that’s an attractive image’ then it’s got a secondary reveal when you look closer. It’s something that I’ve always enjoyed doing.”
This double-layered element is certainly apparent in these covers. Take Moss’ version of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, for example. Upon first glance it looks like a simple close up illustration of Harry and his scar. But look a little closer and you’ll see that his scar is also Voldemort’s profile.
If you want to collect all the new designs, you can add them to your tablet right now via Amazon or iBooks, or you can wait until 2016 when they become available on Pottermore‘s online shop.
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(Photos via Pottermore)
