But here is my addiction laid bare. I have been collecting Harry Potter books for the past eleven years or so, I decided to do an inventory a few months ago. I stopped counting when I reached two hundred and seven... and I'm sure there's still a box in my parents loft somewhere.
Anyway, for all you Potter lovers out there, or just for people who love beautiful books - here is my collection for you to enjoy.
My Bookshelf
The ones that started it all
Special Editions
American Editions
These are amazing - each dust cover folds out into a beautiful picture by artist Mary GranPre (see more at http://www.marygrandpre.com/)
Chinese editions
Japanese editions
German editions (the first three books I believe are lost in the parents' loft!) Some of my favourite artwork by Sabine Wilharm. In fact I think it was the German books that kick started my foreign collection.
More foreign editions...
and more...
Various others including first editions, misprints, upside-down bindings, and other miscellaneous printing errors are currently residing in my cupboard!
Oh and one last one, a personal favourite because I just can't help but think that somewhere, something got lost in translation...
