I could read it in a day. And will.
By Sarah Carlson
March 20, 2007
Scholastic announced today that the U.S. version of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the seventh and final installment in the series, will be 784 pages. It's being released July 21, and you'd better believe I've already bought my copy. If you'll be at the Books-A-Million in Abilene at midnight, look for me.
You see, I'm a fan. A big enough fan that I asked off of work for July 13 so I could drive to Austin to see "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" with my friend at the Drafthouse. A big enough fan that, when my friend today told me she might not be able to see it opening night because of an out-of-town wedding, I spent several minutes trying to convince her to convince her friend to reschedule the date.
I have issues.
The page-count announcement came as Scholastic said that, to pull off the book's 12 million first printing in a somewhat environmentally-friendly way, "it will make sure 65 percent of the 16,700 tons of paper used to publish the book will be on Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper, which comes from forests that are socially and environmentally managed." The news also came on the heels of rumors that Emma Watson, oh she of the not-so-bushy-haired Hermione who heaves out her lines as if they were her last breath, might not return for the final two film installments. A Warner Bros. spokesman played down the rumors, saying they're "extremely confident" Watson will sign. Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint have already signed, so my money is on it being a money issue. Perhaps she's holding out for a better deal, hoping a little public outcry will increase her chances of a raise? As the least talented of the three main stars, she should take every opportunity to be in a blockbuster that she can get.
As for me, I'll be counting down the days (114 for the movie, 122 for the book) and annoying you with updates because I obviously have nothing better to do, considering my career trajectory isn't looking so hot. But don't worry -- I won't fully unleash my geeky fandom until the release dates are upon us. You're welcome.
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