New J. K. Rowling Book

[Carol]

No: HPFGUIDX 183944

Heather wrote:
> > The book will also contain footnotes and cliffnotes written by
Dumbledore. There will be two versions of the book. A standard version
and a deluxe version.
> 
Geoff responded:
> Over here, Amazon UK are offering standard and collector's editions at 
> RRPs of £6.99 and £50.00 respectively.
> 
> I fear I know which one I can afford.....
> :-(
> 
> BTW, what are "Cliffnotes"? My dictionaries offer no assistance.

Carol adds:
>From what I read, the book will include commentary, including
footnotes, by Dumbledore. I suspect that, rather than Cliffs Notes (a
brand name for study guides), it will resemble FB and QTA in having
marginal notes (marginalia) only by Dumbledore rather than Ron and
Harry. (Compare the HBP's Potions book, which also included marginal
notes.) I suspect that the marginal notes will be more intellectual
than Ron's and Harry's. I expect the notes to be the best part of the
book, clever and humorous like Dumbledore himself (when he's not
manipulating people behind the scenes). 

As for Cliff's Notes, they're the ugliest and most recognizable books
in creation, carried by students who can't be bothered to read the
complete book or have read the books but don't "get" the themes,
subplots, etc. Britain probably has something similar. Here's a link
to give you a clearer idea:

http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/Section/Literature.id-305321.html?&filter=B&sort=TITLE&sortDirection=ASC

I suspect that Cliff's Notes on the HP books won't be out till
Rowling's copyright expires, which is probably never as I suspect her
descendants will renew it in perpetuity if they can.

Carol, wondering if the Prince's Potions book will be next on her agenda