An unsigned first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone currently holds the record for the priciest item related to the series. That volume went for $421,000 at a Heritage Auctions ...

J.K. Rowling’s 1997 novel “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” was the beginning of ... The watercolor cover art was created by author and illustrator Thomas Taylor.

In the Harry Potter version, Flamel is only mentioned by name, but author J.K. Rowling implemented some of the legend into her take. While doing research on the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry and ...