The Tales of Beedle Bard by JK Rowling (Collector’s Edition) arrived today. It was as cool as opening a package from Apple. Thank you Jo!
Opening the box. The gift case is bigger than I expected. I also saw the regular edition in the store and was hoping this would be spectacular by far. It is.
Slipping off the case cover, you have a big leathery book hallowed out with a side pocket for your Beedle the Bard reproductions of the prints and the velvety pouch with The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
I chose to look at the prints first. Love the skull.
Lots of great sketches. A whole envelope.
The fountain is my favourite. I might frame this one.
In case you need to be taunted, here’s the gift package.
The Gryffindor red and gold embroidered pouch containing the tales.
Gasping. The title page is beautiful. I love it.
Jo’s handwritten introduction.
The rest of the book looks like Cochin Wizard (?) to me. (That’s a font.) It’s awesome. Cute metal clasp. There are more photos to come. Can’t talk now … reading.
UPDATE
Opening the box from Amazon.
This side up.
The Tales cover.
The book also smells good.
Marbled end papers.
The title page. Still gorgeous every time I open the book. Loving this present.