![]() It's going to be a string of books," Kearsey said. "They're not going to replace Harry Potter with another Harry Potter. Probably not another blockbuster, said analyst Adrian Kearsey of Evolution Securities. Many sector experts wonder what Bloomsbury will have to hang its hat upon in the post-Potter future. "The problem for investors is the visibility for 2008." "Bloomsbury could, following a year when everything went wrong, enjoy a blockbuster year in 2007," said analyst Robert Corden, at Charles Stanley Stockbrokers. Sales at the children's publishing division of Bloomsbury dropped 60% as it shifted towards a bookselling model that focused on adults, primarily dominated by fewer key authors and a smaller number of bestsellers. a profit of 20.1 million pounds in 2005, when it did release a Potter installment. The London-based independent publisher's pretax earnings dipped to 5.2 million pounds ($10.3 million) in the year to December 2006, vs. The period covered a timeframe that went without a new release, and its profit declined sharply. ![]() Harry may not be the only one with hurdles to overcome.īloomsbury noted a Potter impact on corporate results when it reported its latest set of earnings results. Never has Harry felt so alone, or faced a future so full of shadows." Nearly as many wouldn't dare to guess.įor its part, publisher Bloomsbury is teasing the fans with this summation posted on the book's official Web site: "Harry has been burdened with a dark, dangerous and seemingly impossible task: that of locating and destroying Voldemort's remaining Horcuxes. Almost 1,600 say it's all over for the young wizard. Waterstones says it's considering "setting up a helpline for them." The company is part of the HMV Group (HMV) and has about 350 stories throughout the U.K., including its flagship store in the posh Piccadilly area of central London, near Buckingham Palace.Ī poll on Web site of nearly 5,000 fans recently showed that more than 1,900 believe Harry will survive book No. Speculation has run wild about how Rowling will bring down the curtain on the boy wizard's adventures.įor the time being, the publishers have remained tight-lipped on the plot details, in keeping with the book's highly mystical posturing.Īnd with "Deathly Hallows" in the title, many theorize that Harry will be killed off - a traumatic end for millions of children to the publishing phenomenon that has reigned the marketplace for nearly a decade.īook sellers are bracing for kids to take a blow. "There are not many people who want to wait weeks to find out what happens, and risk hearing the news from their friends," Winstone said. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime event, the release of the most eagerly awaited book ever," said Wayne Winstone, children's manager at Waterstones, Britain's largest specialty bookseller. Advance orders by readers already have smashed publishing industry records, and many retailers will open at midnight on the launch date so that fans can nab a copy before anyone can publicize the denouement of the Harry legend. by Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY), is expected to become the fastest-selling book of all time.įor months, the Potter marketing machine has been in overdrive. ![]() The international launch of the final Potter book, which will be published in the U.S. There are not many people who want to wait weeks to find out what happens, and risk hearing the news from their friends.' ” - Wayne Winstone, bookseller Be sure to also check our Shampoo Cabinetry, Shampoo Backwash Units, and our selection of Color Utility Carts that will be sure to help your stylist & technicians throughout each service.“'This is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Adding a hair color bar to any salon’s space can offer immediate benefits for your hair coloring service that will positively impact both client satisfaction and as well as the salon’s efficiency. While each color bar in our collection comes equipped with a hair color rack, many of our hair color bars also have added features such as full-service sinks, dirty towel drops, individual color tube storage cubbies, as well as ample cabinets and drawers to store everything needed for a perfect hair color service. Fit for any space, our collection of salon color bar furniture offers a variety of laminate colors, accent finishes, and hardware pulls to leave no detail untouched. Buy-Rite Beauty offers professional salon color bars and color racks from the industry’s top brands like Collins Manufacturing that will provide convenient storage and workspace for your hairstylists. Keep your hairstylists productive and efficient with an organized, quick-access color station. ![]()
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