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How did the "Harry Potter" books change the world?

In the late 1990s, the publishing industry was changing. The Internet had brought about ( سایت تبلیغات ) significant changes in the way people used media, and there was a growing recognition of the importance of pop culture in defining young people's lives. It was in this climate that JK Rowling developed the idea of Harry Potter.

Almost 25 years ago, on September 1, 1998, Scholastic released Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in America. Harry Potter has since become such a pervasive phenomenon that it's hard to count all of his accomplishments: publishing and fandom and children's literature and all of pop culture seem to have always been the same as we know them today. But in fact, it was Harry Potter who changed the world into what we know today.

J. K Rowling was an unknown single mother when she first came up with the idea for Harry Potter on a train. The British children's press, who did him a favor and gave him a chance, no doubt could not have predicted that this collection would shake the world. Harry Potter turned the young adult (YA) book-to-film franchise into one of the biggest forces in pop culture. It changed the business model for children's book publishing. And introduced an entire generation to the idea that they could interact with the pop culture they loved by writing about their favorite product and hobby, making music and art about it, and building a business around it.

Harry Potter did well when it first appeared in the UK, winning a Smarties Award and generating significant sales for its publisher, Bloomsbury. But it started to take off when Scholastic bought the US publishing rights for a staggering $105,000. Almost 10 times more than the average foreign rights sales at that time. Despite initial concerns that the book might not make its money back, it quickly developed a dedicated following. One of the reasons for this success was the appeal of this book to readers of all ages. In addition to children and teenagers, many adults were fascinated by the book's complex world, well-drawn characters, and incredibly original storyline.

Arthur Levin, the Scholastic editor who acquired the books, was a master at finding British books that would work in the US and had already acquired the US rights to Redwall and His Dark Materials. But even he didn't know the insane success Harry Potter would achieve. He just knew he liked it and wanted to publish it. "Barbara Marcus, the president of Scholastic, kept saying, 'Do you like it?'" a Scholastic spokesperson recalled in 2002. And Arthur was saying yes … so we went with it."

Buying the $105,000 franchise gave Harry Potter two things: an appeal and two big advertising budgets.

The press created the attraction: newspapers published articles about this small English book that had achieved huge sales. The judges wanted to know what kind of book could justify that kind of money.

The advertising budget, however, was provided by Scholastic itself. Whenever a publisher buys a book, they create a budget for that book. The budget is structured in such a way that raising the numbers in one step means raising the numbers in the next: if you're going to invest $105,000 just to produce the book, you need to spend more money on marketing, advertising, and production, so that you have a reasonable chance of getting that money back.

So Scholastic invested in a beautiful hardcover design for the book and arranged for it to be custom displayed in bookstores. They also placed advertisements in newspapers and magazines targeting both children and adults. In short, far more resources were devoted to the book than is usually available to debut novels by an unknown author. And as you know, this decision paid off. But none of the scholastic effort ultimately mattered if the people who picked up the book didn't like it.

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Why are adults so interested in Harry Potter books?

A 2012 study found that 55% of YA novels are purchased by adults. In large part, this boom is thanks to Harry Potter, which became a surprise crossover hit that was adored by both children and adults, making it acceptable for adults to read books ostensibly for children.

For some critics, this is a worrying development, suggesting that adults are too dull and stupid to appreciate books that are actually written for adults. But this is not the right view; There are many reasons for an adult to enjoy Harry Potter.

The Harry Potter books combine the intricate plot of a mystery with the scope and scope of epic fantasy and the intimacy and character development of a classic boarding school narrative. As a result, it's an absolute delight to read at any age: the book's puzzling plot keeps the pages turning propulsively, the fantastical mythology gives scope, magic, and joy to the book's world, and the boarding school structure makes the characters warm, familiar, and engaging.

If your reason for reading is simply to enjoy perfectly poetic and polished sentences, you might be better off looking elsewhere. But if you're an adult who can read for more than one reason (the joys of the story and immersion in another world), you'll find the Harry Potter books fascinating.

Early on, the books were highly controversial—and in many ways, they still are

When Harry Potter was first published, it became a controversial topic with many conservative parents concerned about the depiction of witchcraft in the books. This collection became one of the most banned books of the American Library Association. So that some schools even removed books from their library shelves. The books first topped the American Library Association's list of most banned books of the year in 1999 and remained at the top for most of the next decade. Rowling also faced accusations of a lack of cultural diversity in her characters, which has led to numerous controversies to this day.

In some areas, pressure to censor the series has led to lawsuits: In 2003, a judge ordered an Arkansas district to reinstate books it had removed from schools for promoting "witchcraft." Similar official removal efforts continued in the second half of the decade, and the books continue to anger conservative religious leaders who warn of its "sinister" influence.

The popularity of Harry Potter completely changed the publishing industry and its influence spread to Hollywood

Despite some controversy and attempts to censor the books, Harry Potter has become an important cultural icon that has influenced the publishing industry and general pop culture. Prior to the Harry Potter series, children's literature was generally shorter and more complex, and children were believed to lack the attention span for longer works. However, the phenomenal success of the Harry Potter books allowed extended storytelling for child and adolescent readers. Booklist found that the number of novels for 8-12 year olds increased significantly between 2006 and 2016.

Harry Potter also changed the way books were marketed and sold. Publishing houses began to invest significant resources in book promotion using a multi-media approach that included film and product merchandising. The series paved the way for other book-to-film adaptations and set a new standard for producing films based on children's books. The Harry Potter franchise created a massive worldwide labor market that remains an important part of the entertainment industry.

Before the Harry Potter phenomenon, children's literature was in decline. Parents were unwilling to pay extra for longer books, and printing and publishing costs were a significant barrier. However, as the Harry Potter books grew in popularity, publishers began to make a profit. The last four volumes of this series were more than 700 pages each, which led to a significant increase in the pages of children's books.

Harry Potter also paved the way for fandom and geek culture

Harry Potter completely revolutionized the youth fiction genre. It was inevitable and the impact was felt throughout the industry. The Harry Potter franchise paved the way for a new generation of readers and creators who are passionate about their favorite stories and characters. Harry Potter made you geek without worry. The series facilitated discussion of YA fiction, fantasy, and science fiction.

A 2011 survey found that one-third of American adults aged 18 to 34 have read at least one of the Harry Potter books, indicating the breadth of the collection.

Reading Harry Potter was often a social activity, as fans wanted to share their thoughts and opinions with others who had read the books. This coincided with the advent of Web 2.0, or the trend toward more interactive and social use of the Internet, which allowed Harry Potter fans to communicate and discuss the books online. This helped mainstream discussion of juvenile fiction, fantasy, and science fiction.

Geek culture, in general, was still largely underground, and fantasy was often considered a children's genre. Harry Potter changed this perception with the popularity it created and with the creative response of the fans. The success of the Harry Potter series, along with the film adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and the online fandom of Harry Potter, helped change public attitudes toward fantasy and science fiction, making it more accepted as a major force in mainstream culture.

The Harry Potter phenomenon has inspired an extraordinary level of creativity in fans, including the Wizard Rock movement, Quidditch, and many other unique activities. Fans creatively formed musical groups, such as Harry and the Potters, that focused on visualizing and singing various characters from the books. Another example of such creativity is Quidditch; In 2005, Middlebury College students created the first real game of Quidditch, and the sport has now become an international collegiate event.

Apart from Harry Potter himself, his fans have also influenced the mainstream culture so that many fans have a significant contribution in music, theater, writing, etc. For example, Darren Criss played Harry Potter in a viral YouTube video called "A Very Potter Musical." This performance catapulted him to fame, which eventually led to his casting as Blaine on the TV show Glee and his Broadway debut.

Two famous Harry Potter fans, John and Hank Green, also known as the Vlogbrothers, rose to YouTube fame thanks to Hank Green's viral song "Accio Deathly Hallows" in 2007. This single became a big success for the brothers. Cassandra Keller, author of Mortal Instruments, began her fame writing the online Harry Potter fanfic The Draco Trilogy. Other Harry Potter fans like Melissa Agnelli and Andrew Slack started their professional careers through Harry Potter fans.

In general, the Harry Potter books have proven to be an essential inspiration and text for fan creativity, and this book has pioneered a new way to leverage fan success for professional businesses. Harry Potter fandom has revolutionized the concept of geek culture and helped bring it into the mainstream. This allows fans to identify their geek habits and market them as professional assets. The success of Harry Potter is not due to good publicity and marketing budget, but because this series has an interesting and expressive story that is loved by millions and its huge and magical world has captured many hearts.

Harry Potter is still an important part of pop culture today, more than two decades later. The world and characters that J. who Rowling created will undoubtedly be remembered forever and its impact will be felt for generations to come.

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