Harry Potter prequel brings in $48,858 for charities
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LONDON (CNN) An 800-word prequel to the blockbuster Harry Potter novel series fetched nearly $50,000 Tuesday for a writer's group and dyslexia charity. (article 1)
The auction had started at 10,000 pounds and was driven up by two bidders one who was present and the eventual winner, who funneled his bids into the auctioneer's earpiece. (article 1)
The prequel is hand-written and signed by the author, according to Waterstone's, a large bookstore in central London that hosted the event. (article 1)
With the winning bid of $48,858, the absent bidder paid more than $59 a word for Rowling's short story during the event at the flagship of Waterstone's book store chain in London. (article 2)
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Rowling, Potter, Harry, prequel, auction |
Source articles
- Harry Potter prequel fetches $50K for charity (CNN, 06/11/2008, 207 words)
- Harry Potter prequel brings in $48,858 for charities (guidelive.com, 06/11/2008, 323 words)
- SHE'S JUST WILD ABOUT HARRY (NY Post, 06/12/2008, 727 words)
- Chicago Sun-Times :: Books :: (suntimes.com, 06/11/2008, 303 words)
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