When did the Sorcerer's Stone book come out in the US?Scholastic published Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the U.S. in September 1998. The book by then debut author J.K. Rowling had an initial first printing of 50,000 copies. 2.
Is the Sorcerer's Stone the American version?"So," you might be thinking, "why did they change it to Sorcerer's Stone for us Americans?" Warner Bros. It was changed by the American publisher, Scholastic, because it thought American children wouldn't want to read a book with "philosopher" in the title.
How much is a first American edition Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Worth?Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (book 1 - US)
Prices for first edition first printings go up to around $6,500 with a fair selection between $4,000 and $5,000 - many signed by the author - although cheaper copies can be found.
Will there be an American version of Harry Potter?Hold onto your quidditch broomsticks, Harry Potter fans: J.K. Rowling, queen of all things magical and money-making, has announced that she's releasing a new series within her elaborate wizarding world this week titled Magic in North America.
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