Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has been nominated at the
Morgan Stanley Great Briton awards under the category of "Arts". Rowling is nominated alongside artist Damien Hirst and actor Sir Ian McKellen. The awards recognise key figures of the past year, as nominated by the British public.
Of Jo, the site notes:
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This year saw the final Harry Potter novel published. Selling 11 million copies in its first 24 hours, it broke the record for the fastest-selling book; previously held by the sixth Harry Potter novel, which sold 9 million on its first day in 2005. The books have been translated into 64 different languages. The Order of Phoenix managed to become the first English-language book ever to top the bestseller list in France. In addition, the film of the Order of the Phoenix, in which Harry painfully begins to understand the battles with evil that lie ahead, was released this year. It was described as a deliciously dark affair, brimming with impressively gritty performances still managing to balance magical wonder with breathless excitement."
Winners will be announced at a dinner in January 2008.
December 15 at 23:28 GMT | Source:
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