J K Rowling and the Harry Potter Phenomenon

by Lindsey Fraser

J K Rowling's story is almost as magical as her books. The day she wrote the name Harry Potter on a page she changed not just her own life but that of millions of readers. Harry Potter and his friends turned Rowling into one of the richest and most influential women in the world. So who is she, and where did her ideas come from? From a remarkable insider perspective Lindsey Fraser tells the amazing tale that began one day on a train, when Rowling had forgotten to pack a pen...

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Literary Agent with Fraser Ross Associates.

Reviews

[AlexG · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only one thing can say, the book is awesome and every moment and every chapter is incredible. It is the best book I ever read. Harry Potter are the greatest books ever. I really enjoy these books, the book I likemost is The Prisoner of Azkaban because Buckbeak, who is a magical creature, is cute and the best.

[Kayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very quick read that talks about the process of Harry Potter going from manuscript to the massive midnight release of book seven. Probably boring for most but the most hardcore “Potterheads.” For me, it was nostalgic, and made me wish I could read them for the first time again.

[Wawan Leo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

This read like a magazine article. It would be interesting to have it reissued, to see where the author stands on J K Rowling at this present time, given how controversial she is to some nowadays. Though I probably would have abandoned this if the author had had a go at her.

A very quick read, chosen to fill the time in till I could read my current book in better light, so I won’t be too hard on it.

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a little bit obsessed with the story behind Harry Potter. This book didn't give me the insight I was quite looking for but it was interesting nevertheless. The story, in publishing terms, of the Harry Potter phenomenon.

It's a shortish book, but it does exactly what it says in the blurb. If you're interested in the book world, JK Rowling and publishing it's a fascinating read.

[Chrisann Mangus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good series to read. I think the last book was a little lacking, like something was missing, but even that couldn't keep me away. Overall, I really enjoyed reading the magics of J.K. Rowling.

[Dan Evans · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was disappointed in the book was more about selling of the books that about J K Rowling.

[Penny · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an unauthorized biography of J K Rowling. It is short but interesting.

[Bill Porter · Rating 3 out of 5]

OK for a quick read on the iPad. Nice balance between JK herself and the process involved in writing, publishing and selling

[Mohamed]

good