• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1

  • By: J.K. Rowling
  • Narrated by: Stephen Fry
  • Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (6,484 ratings)

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1

By: J.K. Rowling
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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Publisher's summary

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings.

Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'.

Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever more deeply into this magical story and transport you to the heart of the adventure.

Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!

Theme music composed by James Hannigan

Having become classics of our time, the Harry Potter stories never fail to bring comfort and escapism. With their message of hope, belonging and the enduring power of truth and love, the story of the Boy Who Lived continues to delight generations of new listeners.

©1997 J.K. Rowling (P)2015 J.K. Rowling

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"A marriage made in heaven, Stephen Fry reading Harry Potter." (The Times)

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Perfect narrator

Stephen Fry is a perfect narrator for Harry Potter books! He did an amazing job! Thank you

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Very Good story

It's a very good story, i realized that the movies is nothing like the story JKR meant it to be

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I don't have much more to say

JK is fantastic. The Potter Series is fantastic. And Stephen Fry has done a marvellous job. I am continuing with his whole Audible Narration of the Series and I am so very happy Stephen Fry took on this project!

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cool

I loved it and the narrator is a frickin beast.
cool book overall. im saying this just so I can make 15 words

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Love Harry Potter

I love Harry Potter. This audio book is so cool. Can't wait for the second and the thirth

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Great book!

Never read the original book when I was Younger, so an audiobook is brilliant. you get alot more info into the universe. and its great fun to see the diferences between the book and the movie. looking forward to see the diferences in qll the next books and movies as well

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The very best!

Its the best book. But i have just a little problem. Why didnt Harry put his letter it the cupboard under the stairs and read it later?

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Breathtaking performance

The performance was amazing!! Someone had recommended me this audiobook, i love the Harry Potter saga and this audiobook made sure I enjoyed every second of it!

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Awesome!

This is my first time listening to the Harry Potter books; I've read them before.
The book itself is, of course, amazing.
The narrator did an amazing job. He switches voice for each character and adjusted the pace and intonation to the narrative. He did an amazing job or bringing this wonderful story to life.
They made a good choice when they went with Stephen Fry.

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Amazing!

Loved the story and the narration. It is amazing to disappear into this world of magic.

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