Harry, A History

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> Geoff:
> I've ordered a copy from Amazon already. It's by Melissa Annelli 
> who is the organiser of the Leaky Cauldron site and looks at the 
> background - JKR's life, alternative plot lines, fanfic etc.
> 
> JKR has also provided a foreword.


Potioncat:

JKR is also listed as the second author on "Harry: A History." I 
called my library to see if it's being ordered. The librarian I spoke 
with hadn't heard of it, but was researching it during our call. She 
seemed to be positive. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

The chapters deal with different aspects of the HP experience. Oddly 
enough, I didn't care for the exerpt I read, but the out-takes 
indicate the book will be very interesting. I'm really looking 
forward to the sections that deal with the evolution of the story, 
JKR's thoughts, things that affected the final product. 

One part specifically talked about the fan's impression of events vrs 
JKR's impression. There were ideas and theories and inside jokes that 
she knew nothing about, yet fans thought she did. 

I think it's a great idea. I'm still not sure why JKR encouraged this 
book, but not the Lexicon.