First Official Harry Potter Release in 4 Years Drops Gorgeous First Look
Topics: Harry Potter
Featured Image Credit: Amazon/Levi Pinfold
Topics: Harry Potter
Fans have been given a first look at the new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Illustrated Edition.
Available to pre-order on Amazon, it's the sixth book in the beloved series by illustrators Jim Kay and Levi Pinfold.
Reimagined as collector's items, each book is beautifully illustrated using oil, pencil, and watercolour.
Kay is the illustrator behind each of the five books currently available, whilst multi-award-winning artist Pinfold has taken on the role for the sixth title.
For those of you unfamiliar with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the Ministry of Magic is in turmoil, and Hogwarts is no longer deemed safe.
Harry stumbles across an old textbook belonging to the 'half-blood prince', which contains mysterious notes that give him an advantage in his studies, but also raises questions about its former owner.
'Harry needs to find out who he can trust, and who he should fear. The time is coming when he must face his destiny alone,' the synopsis reads.
So, where can you pre-order the book, and how much does it cost? Find out everything you need to know below.
At the time of writing, you can pre-order Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Illustrated Edition on Amazon for £40.
The item will be shipped from October 6, 2026.
Described as 'dazzling', it will make a special gift for fans of the franchise. You can find all other illustrated Harry Potter books here.
There are currently five illustrated Harry Potter books available on Amazon.
The sixth book will be released on October 6, 2026 and is available to pre-order here.
Speaking about past illustrated editions, one customer shared: "This book is worth every penny. I've bought four of them so far and they are up there with my most prized possessions.Absolutely outstanding."
"The book is a great piece of art," another shopper said. "I've loved the story for decades and this collection with the charming illustrations will be passed down as family heirlooms once all seven are done."
A third raved, "This book is just a masterpiece. You have no idea until you have it in your hands, from the gorgeous illustrations to the quality of the paper to the binding and the cover and sleeve.
"There are just no words to describe it. A must buy for those who appreciate the good things in life."