Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'j.k'

Harry Potter Encyclopedia Barred From Publication

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:00:00 EDT

A U.S. federal judge banned a glossary of Harry Potter terminology — not written by Potter author J.K. Rowling — from publication on Monday. The judge cited copyright infringement and said that the encyclopedia borrowed "too much of Rowling's creative work for its purposes as a reference guide."

'Harry Potter' Author Wins Suit Over 'Lexicon' Book

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

A U.S. District Court judge has ruled against publication of the book The Harry Potter Lexicon, written by Steven Vander Ark and based on his Web site of the same name. The judge said its publication would cause harm to Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.

'Harry Potter' Author Pens Tales For Charity

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

A book of wizard fairy tales written and illustrated by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is going to be published for charity in December. The book is a collection of five wizarding tales referred to in the Potter series.

Tiny 'Harry Potter' Prequel Sells for $48,000

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

J.K. Rowling performed a piece of authorial wizardry for a good cause. She penned an 800-word prequel to her Harry Potter series for a charity auction. The handwritten tale, crammed onto a piece of paper about the size of a postcard, went for more than $48,000. And thanks to the magic of the Internet, you can read it online for free.

J.K. Rowling Addresses Harvard Grads; Some Gripe

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

J.K. Rowling gave the commencement address at Harvard on Thursday. While some graduates were giddy to hear from the Harry Potter author, others grumbled. They noted that Harvard is known for inviting heavy hitters, like Bill Gates, to address students.

'Harry Potter' Author Sues over Encyclopedia

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The author of the Harry Potter books is suing a publisher over its forthcoming book, The Harry Potter Lexicon, an encyclopedia of terminology from the beloved series. J.K. Rowling claims the book is a rip-off of her work.

Is It Any Wonder Why Dumbledore Kept Closeted...

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:48:00 EDT

Commentator Marc Acito muses about his surprise that Harry Potter's Hogwarts headmaster, Dumbledore, is gay. Author J.K. Rowling dropped the information at a reading this past weekend.

'Potter' Fans Learn that Wizard Dumbledore Is Gay

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:53:00 EDT

Louis Peitzman, a senior at the University of California, Berkeley, talks about the recent announcement from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling that Dumbledore, the beloved wizard from the series, is gay.

Dumbledore Is Gay

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:00:00 EDT

News worth an honorable mention: J.K. Rowling outs Hogwart's Headmaster Albus Dumbledore; Sioux City, Iowa, embraces an unfortunate airport code; and wild monkeys in India lead to a mayor's death.

Signed Set of Harry Potter Books Due for Auction

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:09:00 EDT

A complete set of seven special-edition Harry Potter books is under lock and key in Britain, each signed by author J.K. Rowling. She donated the signed books to raise money for the Books Abroad charity. Books Abroad will auction off the books on eBay Sept. 24.

A Winning 'Harry Potter' Installment

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

A Winning 'Harry Potter' Installment November 18, 2005 · Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire opens Friday. Critic Kenneth Turan says that new director Mike Newell and his cast have finally done justice to J.K. Rowling's work.

Harry Potter Fans Slug Down Pages of 'Prince'

Mon, 18 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

The highly anticipated sixth installment of J.K. Rowling's novel about a child wizard was released Saturday. NPR's Neva Grant followed two youngsters who spent the weekend immersed in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.