More about the Book Expo of America Edition

The BookExpo of America (BEA) in 2004 gave away a special edition of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to attendees. This rare edition is known as the BEA edition. 

How was the BEA edition given away?

• Scholastic printed only 5,000 copies of the BEA edition 

• The copies were given as a thank you to booksellers in the United States for bringing the Harry Potter series to millions of readers 

• The copies were not sold to the public 

What are some features of the BEA edition?

• The cover art is the same as the jacket of the Deluxe hardcover edition 

• The front cover and spine do not have the title or author's name 

• The first page of the book includes a letter from the editorial thanking the booksellers