Written by J.K. Rowling, illustrated by Jim Kay

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc., 2016

Hardback Illustrated First Edition signed by the illustrator.

See the world of Harry Potter as you’ve never seen it before with this glorious, fully illustrated hardback edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, reimagined by award-winning illustrator Jim Kay. All of your favourite characters from Hedwig to Hermione, not to mention Aragog and her terrifying lair, have been lovingly recreated in watercolour reproductions that make Rowling’s characters spring vividly to life from every page.

Harry Potter can’t wait for his summer to end, he’s had the worst birthday - no cards, no presents and to top it all, spending the evening pretending not to exist. Not to mention some worrying warnings from a bat-eared house elf called Dobby and a rather unfortunate incident with an enchanted, flying, Ford Anglia. Surely his second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will be simple after all that? But all is not as it should be at Hogwarts. Harry is hearing things, strange things, venomous whispers in the shadows – and then the attacks start.

What is the mysterious legend of the Chamber of Secrets? Who is heir to Slytherin? And will Harry and his friends be able to survive long enough to uncover the truth?

Waterstones invites you to join Harry, Ron, Hermione as they face Bludgers, daring duels, Polyjuice Potions and more, in this gripping second instalment of the award-winning series about the boy-wizard with the lightening scar.

There are secrets slithering in the dark, are you brave enough to look them in the eye?

“Seeing Jim Kay's illustrations moved me profoundly. I love his interpretation of Harry Potter's world, and I feel honoured and grateful that he has lent his talent to it” – J.K. Rowling

This book is “as new”. The dustjacket is in a clear protective removable sleeve. Signed by the illustrator on the title page. Includes a photograph of the illustrator during signing session.