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| − | '''Thomas Taylor''' is an illustrator who created the cover for the UK edition of |
+ | '''Thomas Henry Taylor''' is an illustrator who created the cover for the UK edition of {{PS}}.<ref>http://unitedagents.co.uk/thomas-taylor</ref> He also writes and illustrates children's books. |
| − | Taylor was born in [[England]], but grew up in [[Wales]]. He attended Norwich School of Art and Anglia Polytechnic University, graduating in [[1995]] with an illustration degree. The jacket design '' |
+ | Taylor was born in [[England]], but grew up in [[Wales]]. He attended Norwich School of Art and Anglia Polytechnic University, graduating in [[1995]] with an illustration degree. The jacket design ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'' was his first commissioned work. |
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| + | His first illustration used for the back cover of ''Philosopher's Stone'' generated quite a discussion, with fans debating over the identity of the [[Wizardkind|wizard]], leaning towards a younger [[Albus Dumbledore]], [[Quirinus Quirrell]], or [[Nicolas Flamel]].<ref name="harryahistory">[http://www.harryahistory.com/2008/11/photo-first-edition-memories.html "Photo: First Edition Memories" by Melissa Anelli] at [http://www.harryahistory.com/ Harry, a History.com]</ref> As the question was repeatedly asked, Taylor eventually gave this individual a name, [[Robertus Tallis]].<ref name="elusiveline">[https://www.thomastaylor-author.com/harry-potter-and-the-mysterious-wizard/ "Harry Potter and the Mysterious Wizard"] on [http://www.thomastaylor-author.com/ Thomas Taylor's official website]</ref> |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | <gallery widths="165" spacing="small" columns="4"> |
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| + | Harry01english.jpg|Children's Edition |
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| + | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone draft illustration.jpg|Draft artwork of the Children's Edition cover |
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| + | HarryPotter01BackCover1.jpg|The figure on the back of the first Bloomsbury Children's Edition. |
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| + | HarryPotter01BackCover2.jpg|Revised back of Children's Edition. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ==External links== |
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| + | {{Imagecat|Images by Thomas Taylor}} |
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| + | *{{Wikilink|Thomas Taylor (artist)}} |
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| + | *[https://www.thomastaylor-author.com/ Thomas Taylor's official website] |
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Latest revision as of 20:13, 6 January 2024
Thomas Henry Taylor is an illustrator who created the cover for the UK edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.[1] He also writes and illustrates children's books.
Taylor was born in England, but grew up in Wales. He attended Norwich School of Art and Anglia Polytechnic University, graduating in 1995 with an illustration degree. The jacket design Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was his first commissioned work.
His first illustration used for the back cover of Philosopher's Stone generated quite a discussion, with fans debating over the identity of the wizard, leaning towards a younger Albus Dumbledore, Quirinus Quirrell, or Nicolas Flamel.[2] As the question was repeatedly asked, Taylor eventually gave this individual a name, Robertus Tallis.[3]
Gallery
Children's Edition
Draft artwork of the Children's Edition cover
The figure on the back of the first Bloomsbury Children's Edition.
Revised back of Children's Edition.
