Amazon now has Tales of the Beedle Bard available for pre-order in both the Standard and Collector’s Editions.
…is housed in its own case (made to resemble a wizarding textbook found in the Hogwarts library). The Collector’s Edition includes a reproduction of J.K. Rowling’s handwritten introduction, as well as 10 additional illustrations not found in the Standard Edition. Opening the cover of the case reveals a velvet bag embroidered with J.K. Rowling’s signature, in which sits the piece de resistance: your very own copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, complete with metal skull, corners, and clasp; replica gemstones; and emerald ribbon.
Ok, so, wow. Unless I’m completely cracked, or Amazon is wonky, I’m thinking maybe not so much with the $100 special edition when the standard edition is only $7.59.
On the other hand, the Collector’s Edition does include a lot of extra nifty stuff…so, maybe? I’m such a sucker, I’ll probably order the expensive one. *sigh* See more super big pictures and additional information here.
Pre-order the Collector’s Edition here.
Pre-order the Standard Edition here.
This book is available from Children’s High Level Group December 4, 2008.
Well, duh. It comes out in December so just ask Santa to get it for you. Then it’ll be FREE! You just have to remember to be a good girl for the rest of the year. That’s what I’m doing. ;P
Christine, you are my hero.
I’ll be a sucker right along with you-I’ll probably go for the more expensive one too. lol.