http://www.hplex.info/comments The most compleat and amazing reference to the wonderful world of Harry Potter Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:25:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This morning I was working through the emails I've received noting various Lexicon errors or edits. One email asked why the Minister for Magic page didn't list Pius Thicknesse. I knew the answer to that one. The reason Thicknesse isn't listed it that the Minister for Magic page hadn't ... http://www.hplex.info/comments/?p=276 I just received this email from Rose: "Just thought you should know that Jo has updated her site. Where her diary used to be is now a notebook with multiple pages. It's called "Everything You Might Want to Know", and it has info on herself, her books, different awards and honors ... http://www.hplex.info/comments/?p=275 It's September the first, and young witches and wizards have converged on King's Cross Station in London for the journey north to Hogwarts. Me, I'm just working through all the emails I've received with suggestions for edits, updates, corrections, and additions to the Lexicon. Unfortunately, there's no Welcoming Feast awaiting ... http://www.hplex.info/comments/?p=274 This recommendation is way overdue, and I apologise for taking so long to post it. John Kearns, formerly an editor here at the Lexicon, is putting together a fantastic reader's guide to the Harry Potter series called The Harry Potter Companion. The Companion offers commentary on each chapter of the ... http://www.hplex.info/comments/?p=273 I made it home at 3:30 this morning, my head buzzing. Did I like the "Half-Blood Prince" film? Absolutely! I loved it! I think this film captures more detail of the original book than any other of the films have managed to do. It's what the film of "Prisoner of ... http://www.hplex.info/comments/?p=272 I just finished two interesting Harry Potter books (and I'm starting on a third). One is "Harry Potter Should Have Died" from our friends at MuggleNet. I wouldn't call this a book of "literary analysis" -- it's too lightweight for that. But that's not a criticism: I very much enjoyed ... http://www.hplex.info/comments/?p=271 Eager to hear the entire soundtrack of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and don't want to wait until it's released on 14 July? AOL Radio just sent me this: AOL Radio has an exclusive premiere of the Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince soundtrack. The movie hits theaters July ... http://www.hplex.info/comments/?p=270 I've been using my Twitter account to send out tidbits of Harry Potter trivia once or twice every day. I try to find particularly interesting odds and ends in the Lexicon book to send out. If that sounds like something that would brighten your day, follow Lexicon_Steve. And feel free ... http://www.hplex.info/comments/?p=268 I've been puttering around and editing pages over the past few days. Mostly, I've been fixing errors here and there, catching up on my rather lengthy to-do list. I've added a few of the new details from Tales of Beedle the Bard -- Herbert Beery has now joined the character ... http://www.hplex.info/comments/?p=267 I've been taking notes on Beedle the Bard. I'm amazed at how much new information Rowling manages to cram into a very short book. I'll be working on the Reader's Guide as I get time. I've uploaded the notes for the introduction for you all to read and discuss. I've ... http://www.hplex.info/comments/?p=266 I just finished reading through my copy of Tales of Beedle the Bard, and I am absolutely delighted with it. It's so wonderful to read J.K. Rowling's storytelling and tongue-in-cheek humour again. The stories are great, but I was particularly happy with the commentary. She gives us even more tantalising ... http://www.hplex.info/comments/?p=264 Well, I can finally tell you all what's been keeping me so busy for the last six months. Today we announced the publication of The Lexicon: An Unauthorized Guide to Harry Potter Fiction and Related Materials, which will come out on the 12th of January. This book has been written ... http://www.hplex.info/comments/?p=263