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
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Megan Barrow
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Matt Barnes
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M.S. Corley
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Kathie Bayne
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Risa Rodil
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Adam Stevens
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Michela Monterosso
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Ashley Marie Perez
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Pearl Law
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