[HPforGrownups] Re: book covers of OoTP

[Pam Hugonnet]

No: HPFGUIDX 53988

erisedstraeh2002 wrote:

> My understanding from the information on Leaky is that the UK artists
> didn't get to read the book before creating the covers (based on a
> BBC article).  It's unclear whether Mary Grand Pre has been able to
> read the book.  In the past, Grand Pre has said that she's drawn her
> illustrations after reading the book.  Whether that's true now isn't
> clear, though.


Popping up from a deep dark lurk to say:

A while back (mid-February?), the Washington Post's KidsPost section had 
an article about Mary GrandPre and her cover illustrations for the HP 
series. I looked for the link at the Post's website but they don't seem 
to have it archived (or I just can't find it). IIRC, she said that she 
always reads the books *before* doing the cover art and OoP was no 
exception.  She also said she tries to put in clues about the story. 
 There are also some fascinating statements about her use of color to 
convey mood and information (like the mysterious green cover of GoF). 
 Judging from that, I think OoP will be a very intense and spooky 
book<excited shivers>.

 I find the doors fascinating; none of them look inviting.  The room 
Harry is in appears to be round (Dumbledore's office/residence tower?). 
 Harry certainly doesn't seem to be the wide eyed innocent of previous 
books.
 
Anybody in the Washington DC area still have that article or the link? 
 I'll check my daughter's hoard; she saves everything HP.
If I find it, I'll post it here.


drpam