Illustration and artwork

Artists from around the globe have imagined the Wizarding World in countless styles and mediums over the years. From formative illustrations created before the films to modern interpretations of Harry’s world, explore a history of ‘Potter’ illustration and artwork below.

Explore decades of artistic interpretations of the characters and scenes in the Wizarding World.

J.K. Rowling

Before a word of Harry’s story was published, author J.K. Rowling put ink of a different sort to paper to sketch characters and scenes as she imagined them.

Nearly Headless Nick (J.K. Rowling sketch)

Peeves the Poltergeist (J.K. Rowling sketch)

Hagrid, Dumbledore and McGonagall with baby Harry (J.K. Rowling sketch)

Portrait of characters (J.K. Rowling sketch)

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Thomas Taylor

Thomas Taylor designed the original jacket artwork for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and was one of the first artists to bring the Wizarding World to life.

Harry with spellbook (Thomas Taylor illustration)

Sorting Hat (Thomas Taylor illustration)

‘Philosopher’s Stone’ cover artwork (Thomas Taylor)

Harry and Hedwig (Thomas Taylor illustration)

Ollivanders (Thomas Taylor illustration)

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Cliff Wright

Cliff Wright designed the cover artwork for both Chamber of Secrets and Prisoner of Azkaban.

Harry at Hogwarts (Cliff Wright illustration)

Catching the Snitch (Cliff Wright illustration)

Hogwarts Express (Cliff Wright illustration)

Portrait of the Fat Lady (Cliff Wright illustration)

Quidditch Match (Cliff Wright illustration)

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Mary GrandPré

Mary GrandPré designed all seven US Harry Potter book covers, as well as chapter artwork and standalone illustrations for each year at Hogwarts.

Dumbledore and Voldemort in the Ministry

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Giles Greenfield

Giles Greenfield designed the UK cover artwork for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Escape from Privet Drive (Giles Greenfield illustration)

Harry and Dobby (Giles Greenfield illustration, watercolor)

‘Order of the Phoenix’ original (unfinished) cover illustration

The Dream (Giles Greenfield illustration)

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Mark Braught

Before the Warner Bros. Harry Potter film series, artist Mark Braught illustrated a number of key scenes and characters from Philosopher’s Stone and established a formative look at the Wizarding World.

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Jason Cockcroft

Jason Cockcroft designed the UK cover artwork for Order of the Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows.

Harry and Hedwig (Jason Cockroft illustration)

Harry riding his broom (Jason Cockroft illustration)

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Kazu Kibuishi

Kazu Kibuishi illustrated the 2013 editions of the US Harry Potter books.

‘Sorcerer’s Stone’ US children’s edition (2013) (front jacket artwork)

‘Chamber of Secrets’ US children’s edition (2013) (front jacket artwork)

‘Deathly Hallows’ US children’s edition (2013) (front jacket artwork)

‘Goblet of Fire’ US children’s edition (2013) (front jacket artwork)

‘Half-Blood Prince’ US children’s edition (2013) (front jacket artwork)

‘Order of the Phoenix’ US children’s edition (2013) (front jacket artwork)

‘Prisoner of Azkaban’ US children’s edition (2013) (front jacket artwork)

Hogwarts Castle (Kazu Kibuishi illustration)

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Jonny Duddle

Jonny Duddle illustrated the 2014 redesign of the UK Harry Potter books.

Ron, Harry and Hermione (Jonny Duddle illustration)

Severus Snape (Jonny Duddle illustration)

Draco Malfoy (Jonny Duddle illustration)

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Jim Kay

Jim Kay illustrated the first five full-colour Harry Potter illustrated editions.

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Levi Pinfold

Levi Pinfold illustrated the 20th anniversary house editions of the Harry Potter books, as well as the final two illustrated editions.

Hermione, Harry and Ron receive O.W.L. results

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Brian Selznick

Brian Selznick designed the American 20th anniversary edition Harry Potter books.

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MinaLima

MinaLima were responsible for the graphic design across all eight Harry Potter films, three Fantastic Beasts films, and the Harry Potter theme parks. They also designed the first three interactive illustrated editions.

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Around the world in seven books

Harry’s story continues to be reimagined by talented artists from around the world. Our book covers section catalogues all the gorgeous cover artwork from across the globe.

The Wizarding World artist journey continues with hundreds of international book cover designs.

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