See how Harry Potter book covers have changed through the years

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone first hit shelves in the United Kingdom on June 26, 1997, arriving stateside as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on Sept. 1, 1998. In the decades since, author J.K. Rowling has released six subsequent Potter novels and the series has seen new life in bookstores thanks to anniversary editions and new illustrators. See dozens of Harry Potter covers through the years, ahead.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, illustrated by Mary GrandPré

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Bloomsbury U.K. Children's Edition, illustrated by Thomas Taylor

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, 15th Anniversary Edition, illustrated by Kazu Kibuishi

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Bloomsbury 2014 U.K. Edition, illustrated by Jonny Duddle

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Bloomsbury Signature Edition, cover art by Clare Melinsky

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Scholastic Illustrated Edition Cover, illustrated by Jim Kay

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Bloomsbury U.K. Adult Edition, cover art by Andrew Davidson and Webb & Webb

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Bloomsbury House Hardcover Editions

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Bloomsbury House Paperback Editions

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Scholastic 20th Anniversary Edition Cover, illustrated by Brian Selznick

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, 2020 hardcover edition, illustrated by MinaLima

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, illustrated by Mary GrandPré

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Bloomsbury U.K. Children's Edition, illustrated by Cliff Wright

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 15th Anniversary Edition, illustrated by Kazu Kibuishi

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Bloomsbury 2014 U.K. Edition, illustrated by Jonny Duddle

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Bloomsbury Signature Edition, cover art by Clare Melinsky

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Scholastic Illustrated Edition Cover, illustrated by Jim Kay

Harry Potter and the Chambers of Secrets, Bloomsbury U.K. Adult Edition, cover art by Andrew Davidson and Webb&Webb

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Bloomsbury House Hardcover Editions (to be released July 2, 2018)

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Bloomsbury House Paperback Editions (to be released July 2, 2018)

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Scholastic 20th Anniversary Edition Cover, illustrated by Brian Selznick

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, illustrated by Mary GrandPré

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Bloomsbury U.K. Children's Edition, illustrated by Cliff Wright

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, 15th Anniversary Edition, illustrated by Kazu Kibuishi

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Bloomsbury 2014 U.K. Edition, illustrated by Jonny Duddle

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Bloomsbury Signature Edition, cover art by Clare Melinsky

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Scholastic Illustrated Edition Cover, illustrated by Jim Kay

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Bloomsbury U.K. Adult Edition, cover art by Andrew Davidson and Webb & Webb

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Scholastic 20th Anniversary Edition, illustrated by Brian Selznick

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, illustrated by Mary GrandPré

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Bloomsbury U.K. Children's Edition, illustrated by Giles Greenfield

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, 15th Anniversary Edition, illustrated by Kazu Kibuishi

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Bloomsbury 2014 U.K. Edition, illustrated by Jonny Duddle

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Bloomsbury Signature Edition, cover art by Clare Melinsky

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Bloomsbury U.K. Adult Edition, cover art by Andrew Davidson and Webb & Webb

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Scholastic 20th Anniversary Edition, illustrated by Brian 

Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix, illustrated by Mary GrandPré

Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix, Bloomsbury U.K. Children's Edition, illustrated by Jason Cockcroft

Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix, 15th Anniversary Edition, illustrated by Kazu Kibuishi

Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix, Bloomsbury 2014 U.K. Edition, illustrated by Jonny Duddle

Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix, Bloomsbury Signature Edition, cover art by Clare Melinsky

Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix, Bloomsbury U.K. Adult Edition, cover art by Andrew Davidson and Webb & Webb

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Scholastic 20th Anniversary Edition, illustrated by Brian Selznick

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, illustrated by Mary GrandPré

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Bloomsbury U.K. Children's Edition, illustrated by Jason Cockcroft

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, 15th Anniversary Edition, illustrated by Kazu Kibuishi

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Bloomsbury 2014 U.K. Edition, illustrated by Jonny Duddle

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Bloomsbury Signature Edition, cover art by Clare Melinsky

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Bloomsbury U.K. Adult Edition, cover art by Andrew Davidson and Webb & Webb

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, 20th Anniversary Edition, illustrated by Brian Selznick

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Illustrated by Mary GrandPré

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Bloomsbury U.K. Children's Edition, illustrated by Jason Cockcroft

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, 15th Anniversary Edition, illustrated by Kazu Kibuishi

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Bloomsbury 2014 U.K. Edition, illustrated by Jonny Duddle

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Bloomsbury Signature Edition, cover art by Clare Melinsky

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Bloomsbury U.K. Adult Edition, cover art by Andrew Davidson and Webb & Webb

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, 20th Anniversary Edition, illustrated by Brian Selznick