The Harry Potter books get a makeover

Now, we bet you're scratching your head, trying to remember exactly what the old covers looked like. (Nope? Well, we were, so here you go anyway...)

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At first glance the new covers have a more cinematic feel, bearing a closer resemblance to the portrayal of certain characters on the silver screen - particularly with the depiction of Hermione and Hagrid on the front of Philosopher's Stone.

Another key difference is the font which has been given a "wizarding makeover" of its own, adorned with stars and clearly targeting a younger demographic. The colours schemes are also noticeably more vibrant than the original Bloomsbury children's versions which were illustrated by a succession of artists including Thomas Taylor, Cliff Wright, Giles Greenfield and Jason Cockcroft.

What do you make of the new covers? Are they snazzier than a snitch? Or should they be whomped by the Whomping Willow? Let us know in the comments box below...