J. K. Rowling: The Wizard Behind Harry Potter
 Cover art of the first edition | |
| Author | Marc Shapiro |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Biography |
| Publisher | St. Martin's Griffin |
| Publication date | 2000 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
J.K. Rowling: The Wizard Behind Harry Potter is a 2000 unauthorized biography of J. K. Rowling by Marc Shapiro, published by St. Martin's Griffin. The book reached #4 on The New York Times Children's Bestseller list.[1]
The book focuses on Rowling's life and the success of the Harry Potter series, and was described as an attempt to capitalize on the franchise's popularity.[2][3]
Reception
The book received generally negative reviews. The Toronto Star called it a "celebrity rip-off" and a "shameless bid to cash in," while The Birmingham News wrote that it contained little new information and relied heavily on previously published material.[4] A The Washington Post article similarly found that it offered little beyond widely available information.[5] The book has also been discussed in the The Buffalo News, The Journal News, Jackson Citizen Patriot, and The Clifton Journal.[6][7][8][9]
See also
References
- ↑ "New York Times children's best sellers". The Post-Standard. September 24, 2000. p. 166.
- ↑ Asim, Jabari (August 6, 2000). "Shapiro Says Nothing New About J.K. Rowling". The Birmingham News. p. 76.
- ↑ MacPherson, Karen (December 24, 2000). "Publishers Attempt To Cash In On 'Harry Potter' Successes". The Tyler Courier-Times. p. 68.
- ↑ "Arrivals: KidsLit". Toronto Star. August 27, 2000. p. E12.
- ↑ Arthur, Nicole (October 2, 2000). "New titles are mixed bag for Potter fans". The Daily Spectrum. p. C2.
- ↑ "Buzz". The Buffalo News. October 11, 2001. p. 21.
- ↑ Pate, Nancy (November 18, 2001). "Surrounded By Potter". The Journal News. p. E3.
- ↑ Tackett, Sara (November 11, 2001). "Library celebrating Children's Book Week". Jackson Citizen Patriot. p. E7.
- ↑ Jaekle, Nancy (December 27, 2001). "Potter-mania hits Christopher Columbus Middle School". Clifton Journal. p. A16.