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The Tales of Beedle the Bard UK 1st printing J K Rowling 8580001042107 Books

I love Harry Potter and love this book. The only thing I would have changed and would have liked is the option to buy the book to look like it did in the movie because it would mean so much more to us potterheads! So that was very disappointing because when I ordered it the picture showed it to be like the one from the movie and that’s not what I got so for that I am so disappointed in it! I am still happy though to have the stories though.


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The Tales of Beedle the Bard UK 1st printing J K Rowling 8580001042107 Books Reviews

Ok so I've been waiting for this book for a long time now. Since the book was announced to have a limited number of copies available I made sure that I got my order in early. Like, August early. And the fact that it is still in stock you can only imagine how pleased I am with that decision I made, and not to mention the "limited quantity" of the edition... But this is not the place to talk about that. The whole time waiting I was filled with doubts about it. Not the stories themselves, but the Collectors Edition itself, and the fact the I paid $100 for it..

Let me say that again...

$100... for a book. In these tough times we live in where people are losing jobs and houses..

I paid $100 for a book.

So for 4 months while I was wondering what the hell was I thinking, all I could do was hope that the book delivered it's hype, both with it's stories and the quality of the edition itself.

And to be honest, I couldn't be happier with the outcome of both.

When the day it was being delivered came I was beyond excited. I was watching for that UPS truck like I haven't eaten in weeks and the driver was bringing me a giant Twinkie. When the package was finally delivered after what felt like the longest day in the history of the world I felt like a little school girl (which I'm not) when I read the printing on box. I'm not going into details about the box because I'm sure that people who don't even like Harry Potter know what the thing says. Anyways, I opened the box so quickly yet so carefully I felt like I was about to implode. When I finally got to the goods after paper, cardboard, plastic, and more cardboard, I was taken back by how nicely done the entire thing was put together. It's something that when held you just feel like it's an object taken right from the books (the Harry Potter series.) I feel that for fans it's a no brainer to have this edition of the book.

And to tell you the truth, the Collectors Edition is the only way to read it because of the feel of it and the place that it puts you in when you have it in your hands. To make it understandable let me say that if you pass it up and just get the regular version it'll be like going into an ice cream parlor and ordering a hot fudge sundae with whipped cream, nuts and a cherry and the guy gives you a scoop of chocolate yogurt. You know something is not right and something's missing but you eat it anyway because you figure, "hey, I like chocolate."

And if you're reading this and that's your attitude then go ahead and go crazy with your chocolate yogurt. Just know that you're reading this because something inside you really does want this Collectors Edition. And if you go ahead and get the regular edition and feel that something missing, I'll be too busy reading these amazing stories to hear you kicking yourself in the ....

Oh yeah, the stories!

This is already a long enough review so let me get to the point. The stories in this book are something else. Sure, if you really think about it you'd swear you've heard them before, but that's the beauty of it, you haven't. It's 5 unique stories that really do feel like they've been read to young witches and wizards for years. Stories that carry the same morals and lessons that we've learned from our own tales of old. There's even one story in here that made me read it twice because I couldn't believe how dark and twisted it was. While I was reading this book I honestly saw myself reading it to my future children as bedtime stories (besides that twisted one.) The entire book can be read in a day or less but how many times have you read or stood to listen tales like Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin, Rapunzel, Cinderella? And it's because of that fact that I cannot stress my argument enough. Would you read these wizard tales to your kids from a nice little book that looks like it came from somewhere and means something, or a regular ol' looking hardback?

The choice is yours. I made mine.. and it tastes like hot fudge.
I really enjoyed this book. I think my favorite tale is The Fountain of Good Fortune (I think that is what it is called--something like that). If you are planning to give this to a child, you may want to consider the age and sensitivity of the child. These tales are very much like the original Grimm fairy tales. They can be very dark and violent. They have excellent morals, but I have to admit that even I was shocked by the Tale of the Hairy Heart.
There is a certain sort of magic that ties all the fairy tales together in style and presentation... I cannot say exactly what it is, but JKR does an Excellent job of conjuring it in these stories... To take on such a task from scratch, and to accomplish the subtleties of mood and tone necessary to pull it off is just another instance of her Exceedingly Excellent writing skill... While they are interesting in relation to the Harry Potter books, they stand well on their own and could just as easily be placed on a shelf next to the original fairy tale classics, presented on their own... new, and timeless folk tales in an ancient tradition!
This thing is SOOOO cool! Its really authentic looking and fun addition to any Potterhead's collection.

It includes a beautiful outer "box" that is a mock leather bound edition, and inside a book of The Tale of Beedle the Bard which is encased in a velvet back for protection. The illustrated prints are incredible. A great purchase!
I was hesitant about buying or even reading another "Harry potter book" because of the mixed reviews friends and other sources had. But after reading this one J.K Rowling has resparked my interest to read AGAIN! Her play on words and the way she makes a "simple" childs book appeal to adults( I've been reading Harry potter since 7th grade and I'm 30 now) continues to amaze ME! I'll have to reread like the others to continue to get a clearer understanding just like all of the others I've read over twice a piece. I'm also elated that the money goes to a charity much like Harry's situation. Please buy and read! 👍👍💖💖
I really love this book, but the advertising is miss leading. You only get the small book and velvet bag. While this is a fantastic deal. I just wanted to set the record straight. This listing is awesome and it is a deal. Love this book. Hats off to seller for the offer. Thank you so much.
My 11 year old son couldn't wait to get his hand on this book. The moment I handed it to him he started reading it. If you have Harry Potter fans in the house either by movies or books this is a great addition. My son hasn't even finished reading the first Harry Potter book, but has gotten half way through this in the first night. Great addition to our collection.
I love Harry Potter and love this book. The only thing I would have changed and would have liked is the option to buy the book to look like it did in the movie because it would mean so much more to us potterheads! So that was very disappointing because when I ordered it the picture showed it to be like the one from the movie and that’s not what I got so for that I am so disappointed in it! I am still happy though to have the stories though.