In December 2007 Rowling produced seven hand written and illustrated copies of this book, bound in morocco leather and set with precious stones. Six were presented as gifts to people involved in the making of the Harry Potter series (such as Barry Cunningham - her first editor). The seventh copy was auctioned by Sotheby’s, and bought by [...]
Archive > February 2009
New Show!
Just to let everyone know our January show is being broadcast (a few days late – since it’s February!) this week.
Listen live on Phonic 106.8FM on Tuesday 3rd Feb at 9am or Wednesday 4th Feb at 2pm. You can also listen to phonic online at www.phonic.fm
If you miss it don’t worry, it will be available [...]
New Blog Entry
I’ve just posted a new entry discussing JK Rowling’s Tales of Beedle the Bard – you can also hear Tina, Abi and I discussing it further on the January show.
Quote of the Week
The first fall of snow is not only an event, but it is a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of world and wake up to find yourself in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment, then where is it to be found?
J. B. Priestley 1894-1984: Apes and Angels (1928) [...]