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.
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.
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.
Cliff Wright
Cliff Wright designed the cover artwork for both Chamber of Secrets and Prisoner of Azkaban.
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.
Giles Greenfield
Giles Greenfield designed the UK cover artwork for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
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.
Jason Cockcroft
Jason Cockcroft designed the UK cover artwork for Order of the Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows.
Kazu Kibuishi
Kazu Kibuishi illustrated the 2013 editions of the US Harry Potter books.
Jonny Duddle
Jonny Duddle illustrated the 2014 redesign of the UK Harry Potter books.
Levi Pinfold
Levi Pinfold illustrated the 20th anniversary house editions of the Harry Potter books, as well as the final two illustrated editions.
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.
Karl James Mountford
Karl James Mountford illustrated the Goblet of Fire interactive illustrated edition, taking over from MinaLima.
Ziyi Gao
Ziyi Gao illustrated the Christmas at Hogwarts, a picture book inspired by the Christmas chapters of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
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.
