This week, Scholastic unveiled a brand-new cover for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone from illustrator Kazu Kabuishi, and it’s definitely a departure from Mary GrandPré’s colorful mashup of multiple scenes. Kabuishi’s rendition depicts Harry and Hagrid strolling through Diagon Alley in cool grays and blues. The makeover is only the first in a redesign of all seven Harry Potter book covers, with the rest yet to be unveiled. Although Kabuishi’s work may be the first officially sanctioned redo of the beloved children’s series, it’s certainly not the first attempt to improve on the original. Here are the best of fans’ own renditions of the covers, from minimalist graphic versions to inventive illustrations.
Katie Blaker
Image Credit: Katie Blaker
The 50 Books Everyone Needs to Read, 1963-2013
Actors and Directors Who Trashed the Remakes of Their Classic Movies
The 50 Greatest Summer Albums, 1963-2013
5 Great Novels That Will Mess With Your Mind
The Wedding Photos of 25 Musicians in Love
