“This was not the result we wanted,” wrote the design duo.
Published on August 10, 2024, 10:44 a.m. ET
The Harry Potter The series has enchanted readers for decades, bringing the magical world of Hogwarts to life. Creative duo MinaLima, known for their stunning visual work on the Harry Potter films, have since reimagined JK Rowling’s beloved books.
The design team creates special illustrated editions that are a fan favorite. These redesigned versions offer a fresh, immersive experience, combining the classic storytelling with MinaLima’s detailed illustrations.
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MinaLima, founded by graphic designers Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, quickly integrated into the Harry Potter Universe by creating graphic props for the film series. Their work, which includes the Marauder’s Map and the Daily Prophet, helped create the visual identity of the wizarding world.
With this success, MinaLima has increased its creative influence on the Harry Potter books.
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Each book is packed with illustrations, interactive features and beautifully designed layouts. “Mira and I have a good idea of the general creative direction and Mira puts our ideas on paper by roughly sketching the characters and settings,” said Eduardo The Rowling Library.
And while the revised Harry Books loved by fans, the partnership between the publisher and MinaLima has ended. Here’s what we know about the canceled series.
MinaLima will no longer republish “Harry Books” – what happened?
The MinaLima Harry Potter Books come alive with colorful illustrations on nearly every page. From the bustling streets of Diagon Alley to the majestic Hogwarts Castle, MinaLima’s artwork captures the magical essence of the Wizarding World.
The books also feature interactive elements such as fold-out maps, pop-up illustrations and hidden flaps that invite readers to explore the pages hands-on. However, the partnership has ended – shocking fans.
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“We would like to inform our readers that Studio MinaLima has not been commissioned to illustrate the fourth Harry Potter book and we will not continue our participation in the series,” reads a statement posted on Instagram. “It has been a privilege to illustrate JK Rowling’s first three Harry Potter Books in the style of our illustrated fairy tales and reach the hearts of Potter fans around the world.”
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The design team did not explicitly explain why the partnership ended, but it seems that MinaLima was open to continuing the contract with Scholastic. “We were always open to being commissioned by Scholastic to illustrate one book at a time. This was not our desired outcome,” they added.
What will happen to the fourth MinaLima Harry Potter book?
MinaLima has three books in the popular Harry Potter series, and fans were eagerly awaiting the release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireThe MinaLima issues were received with enthusiasm by both long-time fans and new readers who were not happy with the news.
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“Noooo!!! An incomplete series is a tragedy,” wrote one fan. Another commented: “This is sad news, these are some of the best versions of the Harry Potter books.”
Scholastic has not commented on the matter, but fans are demanding answers.
