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Sunday, 05 February 2012.

Germany: Harry Potter und der Stein der Weisen

The literal translation into enlgish reads "Harry Potter and the Stone of the Ways", but you probably know it better as "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone". It was translated by Klaus Fritz and the cover was illustrated by Sabine Wilharm.

The cover is from the hardbook version. On the front is a large image Harry with the gaint Chess board Harry, Ron and Hermione have to play across. Amongst the pieces there appears to be Ron and Hermione. On the back is an owl, that looks slightly snowy so may be Hedgwig and he's carrying a letter in his beak. (The owl is also cleverly seeming to carry the bar code). There is no image on the spine.

Also note that the author's name reads "Joanne K. Rowling rather than "J.K. Rowling". It's rumoured Miss Rowling wanted the former version on all her books but was denied by the publishers as the initials hide the sex of the author resulting in more sales.

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Germany: 'Harry Potter und der Stein der Weisen' book cover

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