One of the most sought-after books on any Potterhead's shelf is making a comeback. Titan Books has listed a revised and expanded edition of The Art of Harry Potter, the giant hardcover by Marc Sumerak that collects the concept art, paintings and production designs behind the Wizarding World films, and this time it reaches beyond Hogwarts to include the Fantastic Beasts prequels.
The new edition is set to release in the UK on January 5th, 2027, almost a decade after the original book first arrived in 2017.
What Is New In The Revised And Expanded Edition
According to Titan's official listing, the updated book runs to 394 pages and keeps the deluxe, large-format presentation that made the first edition such a striking collector's item. It measures 330mm by 248mm, roughly 13 by 10 inches, so it is very much a coffee table book rather than something that will slip onto a regular shelf.
The headline addition is new material from the three Fantastic Beasts films. Titan says the revised edition "now highlights the art created for the Fantastic Beasts films, spanning thirty-two pages of new content and art." That means the book now covers all eleven Wizarding World films, from the first trip to Hogwarts through to Newt Scamander's adventures decades earlier.
The publisher describes the result as "the definitive tome on the visual legacy of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films," filled with production paintings, concept sketches, storyboards, blueprints and more. Fans will recognize characters, creatures and locations throughout, and the original edition was particularly popular for showing how familiar places looked long before they were built as sets.
A Look Back At The Original Book
The first version of The Art of Harry Potter was published in November 2017. Titan's UK edition ran 356 pages, while Harper Design released the book in North America the same month. It quickly became a favorite with collectors thanks to its focus on the artists and filmmakers who turned J.K. Rowling's novels into one of the most successful film series ever made.
Inside, readers could follow the design of the wizarding world from Gringotts to the Quidditch pitch, with early sketches sitting beside finished paintings. For many fans, the appeal was seeing how initial concepts evolved into the iconic imagery that appeared on screen, along with the architecture, creatures and costumes that are easy to overlook while watching the films.
New copies of the 2017 edition have become difficult to find, which is part of why the revised version is likely to draw attention. It also means that collectors who missed out the first time will have a fresh chance to pick it up, now with extra material included.
Price And Preorders
Titan lists the revised edition at £54.99 for the UK and the rest of the world, with ISBN 9781807591960. Preorders are already open at UK retailers, including Forbidden Planet and Waterstones, and some stores are offering a discount on the cover price.
For now, Titan's listing only covers the UK and rest of world edition. A separate North American release has not been listed yet, so fans in the US may want to keep an eye out for more details as January gets closer, or look at importing a copy.
Perfect Timing For The Wizarding World
The release also lands at a busy time for the franchise. The first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, celebrates its 25th anniversary next month, and HBO's new Harry Potter television series is set to premiere this Christmas on HBO and HBO Max.
The first season, titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, runs for eight episodes. It stars Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione and Alastair Stout as Ron, with John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. Francesca Gardiner writes and executive produces the series, while Mark Mylod directs multiple episodes.
With a new version of Hogwarts about to arrive on screen, an updated record of how the original films built the Wizarding World feels especially well timed. Some fans will use it as a reminder of the designs they grew up with, while others will be curious to compare the films' approach with whatever HBO has planned for its version of the castle, the Great Hall and the rest of the magical world.
For readers who mainly care about the books, there is plenty here too. The artwork shows how a team of designers turned Rowling's descriptions into real places and creatures, and those interpretations have shaped the way an entire generation now pictures the Wizarding World.
Will you be adding the revised edition of The Art of Harry Potter to your collection, or are you happy sticking with the original 2017 version?
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