The Harry Potter Race

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I always wondered how the books were translated to other languages. Did the translators get an early look at the plot? Now I know thanks to this article by Daniel Hahn.

The moment Rowling's publisher Bloomsbury put out its press release announcing that the author had delivered book seven and the publication date had been set, more than 60 translators across the world - from Europe to South America, Africa to Asia - started sharpening their pencils.

When that first published copy appears, their race will begin. In certain countries, where the quality of second-language English is very high, it's a race to get the book published in (say) Norwegian, or Danish, before readers decide not to wait for the translation and read it in the original.

In some cases, it's also a race against unofficial translators.

In China, where enforcement of international copyright law leaves something to be desired, intellectual property rights flaunters churn out shoddy renegade versions more or less with impunity. LINK.

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JK Rowling: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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For Rowling this is a culmination of a journey that began aproximately 13 years ago with a magnificent story of a boy wizard that mesmerized the world. This is the last book of a seven book series.

So what is next for JK? Such a talented writer would likely have another great story to share. But too her fans the story of Harry Potter will be like a first kiss, always memorable.

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JK Rowling Relieved and Finally Done Writing - Harry Potter Book 7

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Who can you trust with a secret this big? Your husband? Your publicist? How about the printers? How do you keep them from spilling the beans? I wonder....

J.K. Rowling said on Tuesday she was both heartbroken and euphoric about wrapping up the long-awaited final book in the "Harry Potter" series, but gave no clues about the boy wizard's fate.

On her Web site, Rowling side-stepped speculation that the beloved Harry would be killed off in the seventh book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," saying fans would still have plenty to argue about at the book's end. The final instalment is due out July 21. LINK.

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Harry Potter Questions

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I do not envy JK Rowling’s task as the Potter Series comes to an end. With this seventh and final volume, she must bring to a close everything. Yes, every question raised from previous books. For example,

> Why did Dumbledore have to die?
> Why did Dumbledore trust Snape so much when no one else did?
> Why does somebody else need to die? And, who will it be?
> Why is Harry Potter the chosen one: "The boy who lived" instead of Neville?
> When Voldermort came to Hogwart's to see Dumbledore in book 5 he was after something, what is it?
> What is the meaning of the lightning scar on his forehead?
> Why is it shaped like a lightning bolt and not a star or a broomstick for example?
> From previous books we learned that the scar confered some powers to Harry Potter are there more powers in the scar we do not know about?

And, other less obvious questions that come to mind.

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Harry Potter Star Daniel Radcliffe on Baring It All for Play

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Daniel realizes that he can't be Harry Potter forever and at some point he is going to have to move on or suffer the slow painful death of other child star actors. I applaud his courage to show a "different side".

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The English actor, who has risen to fame playing the boy wizard in the successful franchise, has defended his decision to strip down for his stage debut in London.

The 17-year-old actor is performing in the iconic play "Equus," in which he appears completely naked.

However, the actor has said the choice was made because he is a serious actor.

He said, "I'm fine about it. 'Equus' is an iconic play. The nude scene is part of it. I can't do it with my pants on. That would be rubbish. We've done the scene a couple of times in rehearsal. I had no particular qualms. There's nothing that would stop me getting my kit off if that's what the work demands."

To get ready to bare all, the former child star spent time in the gym, getting a body Harry would be proud of. LINK.

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Harry Potter Theme Park in Florida?

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Harry Potter theme park may be available by 2010 according to some sources.

According to the source, Universal's creative wizards plan to substantially change one of the park's five islands and re-theme it to the stories and characters of one of the most popular children's franchises.LINK.

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