Scholastic sets $400 Half-Blood Prince illustrated collector's edition
The 432-page clothbound hardcover, illustrated by Levi Pinfold, arrives November 3, 2026 with a slipcase and a Hogwarts Castle art print.
Scholastic has announced a collector's edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: The Illustrated Edition, scheduled for release on November 3, 2026 at a list price of $400, according to screenrant.com.
The 432-page hardcover is illustrated in full color by Levi Pinfold. The edition is clothbound and comes in a slipcase, with illustrated endpapers, two ribbon bookmarks, gilt edges and a color art print of Hogwarts Castle. The American edition also ships in a specially designed protective packing carton.
The announcement follows the standard illustrated edition of The Half-Blood Prince, which was released on October 6, 2026. J.K. Rowling's original novel was first published in 2005.
Pinfold has previously contributed artwork to the Hogwarts house editions and The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac, taking over illustration duties after Jim Kay's departure.
Quick answers
When does the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince collector's edition come out?
It releases on November 3, 2026.
How much does the illustrated collector's edition cost?
The list price is $400.
Who illustrated the collector's edition?
Levi Pinfold illustrated the 432-page hardcover in full color.