Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has, as expected,
broken all known and independently validated UK book sales records
for first day sales with an incredible 2,009,574 copies sold through
UK bookshops, supermarkets, internet sites, and newspapers on
its first day of release — Saturday 16 July 2005.
Other News
Limited designer edition in black Jet crystal – Swarovski Black Bull
For
the very first time Swarovski presents a Limited Designer
Edition in black faceted Jet crystal – the Black Bull.
Designed by Adi Stocker, the crystal object has been produced
exclusively for the Swarovski Crystal Society.
Collectors Of Sporting Art Have British Masters In Their Sights At Bonhams’ Sale
Next week’s Sporting & Ornithological Pictures
sale at Bonhams Knightsbridge holds an exciting selection for
enthusiasts of the genre. Works by Thorburn, Turner, Wheelwright,
Munnings and Landseer will go under the hammer on 27 July 2005
in Montpelier Street.
Charming and fun miniatures from Swarovski
Meet
Paul, Tommy and Conrad, three fun new miniatures in a refreshing
young design from the world of toys and travel.
The Crooked House by Hazle Ceramics
The Crooked House in Lavenham, Suffolk is the latest
release from Hazle Ceramics.
Harry Potter Midnight Launch at Edinburgh Castle
Before
midnight on Friday evening, JK Rowling will arrive at the
Esplanade outside Edinburgh Castle to be greeted by 2,000
Edinburgh schoolchildren and their families.
Surprise Pin – Tinker Bell Summer 2005 – Hibiscus
Disney have just released a new surprise pin – the
first in the Summer Surprise Pin Collection .
DC Direct Announces The Looney Tunes Golden Collection Action Figure Series
Bugs
Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Tweety and other members of
the Looney Tunes™ family of characters will soon be
commemorated with an all-new LOONEY TUNES Golden Collection
action figure series from DC Comics’ DC Direct, one of the
top toy suppliers in the specialty toy market. Paul Levitz,
DC Comic’s President & Publisher, and Kelly Gilmore,
Senior Vice President, Global Toys and Themed Entertainment
for Warner Bros.
Lorna Bailey’s New Birds
Lorna Bailey Artware have just released two additions to their
very popular range of bird figures – small versions of Gary the
Greeb and Ozzie the Owl.
DC Comics Unveils Panels For Comic-Con International: San Diego 2005
San Diego 2005, DC also
offers a full slate of programming. Panels at the convention
cover new projects and coming events from the DCU, WildStorm,
VERTIGO, CMX and more.
