Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone by J. K. Rowling (2000, Hardcover, Collectors)

This is the book that started a revolution in Wizardry and magic. I know that when I first heard about the book, I wanted to read it and when I did get it, i couldnt put it down. Kind of hard to believe that this book came out in 1998. It seems like it has always been a part of my life. (The movies arent bad either.) I highly recommend this book and this entire series of books and movies. A++

It's a beautiful edition for those who want a special made copy of the book. It's a nice way to hold on to the end of a well written series.

I purchased this collectors edition of Harry Potters first book. It was brand new and still sealed. Excellent product.

SUPER DEAL!! GREAT SELLER!! Book was advertised as in brand new condition, this was the best price found on eBay, so made purchase as Buy-it-Now. Seller made extra effort to pack book well protected and wrapped in plastic as requested against possible rain at delivery location. Got book in just a few days, and extremely happy with deal.

Item was in perfect condition and it was shipped very fast. I would but from this seller again. It was in the shape the buyer said it was.

The book is bound to be a classic and this leather-bond edition is beautiful and it gives pride to any Harry Potter lovers collection. The cover price is $75.00, but can be found cheaper, and the price may go up over time.

Perfect condition, was sent to me immediately! very happy with my purchase, great doing business!!!!!

I collect the Harry Potter books so this was doubt one I wanted to add to my collection and I was not disappointed. The book is beautiful with its green leather cover and gold accents. A nice bonus is a drawing by J.K. Rowling herself on one of the first pages. This book is a must have for any collector; it is simply beautiful!

This book is very nice and will last a long time!!! It will be worth the money and is very beautiful!

The book is in excellent condition. I love the Harry Potter series, so it is a nice edition to my collection. Clear sleeve on it, and it looked as if it had never been opened.

Reading is Magic was the theme for the Harry Potter Books. Sorcerer's Stone was the first Harry Potter Book in a series of seven. The book is well written, involving & the charactors are fantastic. A truly unique book with with something for everyone & lots of suspense. I have been involved in Harry Potter for 12 years after my wife turned me on to the books on CDs. Although not as detailed as the books themselves the books on CDs add a whole new dimention to the experience so after you have read the books to the kids listen to the books on tape too ! I listened to the books narrated by Jim Dale who I thought was fantastic ! The greatest thing about these books is that they got kids involved in reading. That is a gift that will last a lifetime !

This is a beautiful book. A lovely green leather bound edition. It was in great condition. This book was very amazing. Harry Potter is raised by his aunt and uncle. He was treated with contempt. He soon finds out that he is a wizard and soon goes off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

It was a really quick delivery, excellent communication. This seller is a great addition to e-bay. arrived in excellent condition just as the seller said it would be.

This book is fantastic and a great introduction to an awesome series!! Special collector editions are even better for the avid Harry Potter fan! Don't miss out!

extremely fast shipping, book was shipped very professionally there was no damage, great overall seller. hope to do business with you in the future.

While I already have the standard editions, for reading, what sets this book apart from the rest is the overall quality & appeal it gives. From the leather-bound cover to the gold foil pages, and the bonus artwork inside, it has made a wonderful addition to my collection. If you're in the market for a perfect memento to J.K. Rowlings' timeless series filled with unique, fun, and exciting characters, this book would be an excellent idea. And, as the value & prices rise for gems such as this one, I would highly recommend Ebay as a tool for finding the best price for owning one for yourself.

The story begins with Hagrid bringing the infant Harry to Privit Drive, where he links up with Professors Dumbledore and McGonnagal. Harry's parents were just killed by Voldermort, the most powerful dark wizard in history. Harry not only somehow survived Voldermort's attack, but the magical rebound destroyed Voldermort in the process. Dumbledore gives the orphan child to Petunia Dursley, Harry's aunt, to protect him until Harry becomes old enough to go to school.

In a very Brother's Grimm story line, Harry is treated less than kindly by his guardians and comes out of the experience humble but otherwise well adjusted. On his 11th birthday, Hagrid returns and explains to Harry that he is a wizard and is accepted to Hogwards School of Wizardry and Witchcraft.

At Hogwarts, Harry is awed by the wondrous workings of magic and quickly makes friends for life: Ronald and Hermione. Just as quickly, he meets the boy who will be a major nuisance for the rest of the series: Draco.

Harry has mixed success academically, but has especial trouble with Professor Snape. Snape has a loathing for Harry that goes back to when Harry's father was in school. To balance out his so-so book smarts and the irrational hatred of a professor, Harry learns that he is a natural at broom flying and makes school history by becoming a member of the Quidich team as a fist year student.

The real plot, however, centers around the Sorcerer's Stone, which is an enchanted chemical that can prolong life indefinitely or even raise the dead. Harry is certain that Voldermort, is after it. Harry and co race to discover its secret hiding place before Voldermort's minion does.

Rowling has created a rich world of magic that is believable. She blends an exciting mystery with fantastic fantasy. She was able to create a book that appeals to adults while still appropriate for younger children- no small feat at all.

Rowling fills her world with ghosts, animated paintings, moving stairs, shape changers, mythical beasts, interesting people and amazing spells. So much detail is given that she can easily hide important clues in plain sight. As a reader, it is easy to miss a clue because the mind is distracted with what the ghosts or paintings are doing.

Rowling provides many unique and interesting characters. No two are even close to being alike (excpet for the Weasly twins, but they are effectively one mind sharing two bodies). Only with the three main characters can the reader really identify with: Harry, Ron and Hermione. We get to see what is in Harry's mind because the story is told from his perspective. He is so close to the other two that we practically know what they are thinking.

I think what really sets this book apart from others of this genre is that she was able to bring traditional mythology to the modern world without being a revisionist. It is a pleasure to recognize the creatures from Bulfinch, Brothers's Grimm and other historical sources by how they look and act. Too many times when I read modern fantasy, if the writer did not give me the name of the monster, then I would never have reconginzed its origins.

John Holland-author of Necklace of Terrersylvanous

I have this book and wouldn't think about selling it. If you can buy one on eBay, better do it now. The art work inside is such a treat - drawn by JK Rowling and signed. Gold foil pages and quality leather make this book very worth holding onto.

I have purchased three copies of this book with the intention of giving it away as a gift. On my third and possibly final purchase I decided to keep one for myself.

Not only is this book very appealing to the eyes as a collector's piece, but it is also a great piece to have in the history of the Harry Potter novels.

Hardcover books are always my first choice with novels. With the leather hardcover, gold foil pages, and hand-drawn artwork inside, it is simply the best J.K. Rawling book available, albeit on the secondary market.

It's one of the greatest books of all time and with this leather and gold edition now worth thousands of dollars, it's a must have.