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.