Vander ark founded the harry potter lexicon website in 2000. The official facebook fan page of steve vander ark. Rowling making comment at the time of this writing that shes fearing the worst for law with her lawsuit against eerie harry potter lookalike steve vander ark and his harry potter lexicon book, i almost fell over even though i was seated. The lexicon, which is nonprofit, with only its operations paid for by advertising, quickly became a favorite for fans of the books, including. Steve vander ark is the founder and webmaster of the harry potter lexicon website. Nov 12, 2010 the lexicon steve vander ark rdr books, 2009 official website in the last months of 2008, there were two mayor subjects in the potter book world. A book to have on the shelf and to consult when a question comes to light about the books. Buy in search of harry potter first by ark, steve vander isbn. This carefully researched and brilliantly written walk through all seven novels. He is the author of two books, in search of harry potter and the lexicon. Jun 27, 2012 about steve vander ark steve knows way more about harry potter than anyone ever should and loves sharing what hes discovered with fans all over the world.
Sep 08, 2008 the harry potter lexicon book must halt publication, a u. It contains detailed information for all seven published harry potter books. The book was due for publication in november last year. The legal fracas regarding the proposed print version. As i say, this is his second offering, the first lexicon he. Sep 10, 2008 steve vander ark s harry potter lexicon was yesterday found by a federal judge in new york to violate jk rowlings. The association for library services for children, a division of the american library association, has named the lexicon website one of the 15 great web sites for kids. Apr 22, 2008 not since vander ark decided to turn the web site into a book. Rapoport said vander ark was a middle school librarian who started the web site in his spare time in 2000, then watched its. The author and warner brothers, which owns the rights to the boy wizard novels, filed a lawsuit against publisher rdr books in october over the harry potter lexicon, based on fan steve vander ark s website of the same name.
Rowlings creation and the readers need to plumb the depths of the individual books or the entire saga. Steve vander ark declares his legal problems past tense, his present a fun place to be and his future full of more harry potter. Vander ark contributes with presentations and keynotes at major academic conferences, including sectus in. He also served as curriculum consultant and trainer in literacy and educational technology for teachers and parents. The alphabetical, shortentry structure remains, but the text has been rewritten to create more distance from its source material. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The harry potter lexicon book must halt publication, a u. The harry potter lexicon by steve vander ark goodreads. Rowling and steve vander arkillustration by tom bachtell. The book has information and details about everything going on in the universe in which harry potter, ronald weasley, hermione granger, draco malfoy, vincent crabbe, gregory goyle, pansy parkinson, albus dumbledore, severus snape, tom riddlelord voldemort, dudley dursley and. Rowling and steve vander ark illustration by tom bachtell once upon a time, a talented weaver named arachne declared herself superior in skill to athena, the goddess of wisdom, who also.
An unauthorized guide to harry potter fiction and related materials is a book written by steve vander ark. The tales of beedle the bard and the lexicon with so many comings and goings in the courts, we can finally get our hands on steve vander arks the lexicon, which adapts the information the author has compiled over many years in the hp. The harry potter lexicon is a fancreated online encyclopedia of the harry potter series. An unauthorized guide to harry potter fiction and related materials. The readers guide to harry potter and the philosophers. Steve vander ark grew up in grand rapids, michigan. Furthermore, the book captures the spirit and sparkle of the harry potter series and canon in a way that is faithful to j. In light of the websites popularity, the lexicons editor steve vander ark decided to publish it in book form, and rdr books agreed to do so. Steve vander ark was an educator and school librarian for fifteen years, teaching and reading aloud to kids from preschool age on up. Hes the webmaster and editor of the harry potter lexicon website, the premier reference source about the world of harry potter, and a popular presenter at harry potter events. May 05, 2008 last summer, at a harry potter convention in toronto, a fan named steve vander ark made a similar mistake when he dared to compare himself to joanne j.
As founder of worldfamous harry potter fan web site, the harry potter lexicon, which is used as a reference by j. Banned author to publish another potter book books the. The first book was intended to be exhaustive of every detail without much commentary and background. Harry potter case brings the law into internet age. Sued by harry potters creator, lexicographer breaks down on the. The commentary and annotations presented are the observations of the authors, based on well. The lexicon lists characters, places, creatures, spells, potions and magical devices, as well as analyzing magical theory and other details of the series. The lexicon by steve vander ark, john kearns, lisa waite. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions.
The librarian, steven jan vander ark, had the mildmannered. He studied library science and media management at grand valley state university and worked as a school media specialist for many years. Troubles came to the lexicon and fandom when steve vander ark proposed creating a forprofit print version this led to a 200708 lawsuit. Rowling wins lawsuit against potter lexicon the new york times. The lexicon steve vander ark rdr books, 2009 official website in the last months of 2008, there were two mayor subjects in the potter book world. Rowlings books sold in their millions and a worldwide fan club was established. Books by steve vander ark about the readers guide series welcome to the harry potter lexicon readers guide series.
Vander ark, the creator and editor of the harry potter lexicon website and author of two previous books about harry potter, takes you through the book. Rowlings harry potter series is a 368 page companion work perfect for the curious reader who wants to know more about these. Steve vander ark finds shady publisher, goes ahead with his very sekkrit project, trying to stay under jkrs representatives radar in spite of claiming innocence. It obviously was a blow but im looking forwards, moving on with other projects. The lexicon the harry potter lexicon readers guide.
The author and warner brothers, which owns the rights to the boy wizard novels, filed a lawsuit against publisher rdr books in october over the harry potter lexicon, based on fan steve vander arks website of the same name. Hes the webmaster and editor of the harry potter lexicon website, the premier. Steve introduces a new series with this episode to coincide with the new version of the harry potter lexicon website, and also introduces a new cohost, nick moline. Steve vander ark being sued over lexicon book sorry for the crosspost to those who are on my friends list. With so many comings and goings in the courts, we can finally get our hands on steve vander ark s the. Nov 16, 2008 steven vander ark s new novel, in search of harry potter, a book about the different locations in great britian used in the harry potter series, has been approved for publishing by j. Two of these in particular contain further dreams of harry potters to examine. They discuss the new website, for which nick is the programmer, and then delve into the mysterious marauders map, answering the ageold fan question of why didn. An unauthorized guide to harry potter fiction and related materials by steve vander ark. Undaunted, steve vander ark to publish harry potter travel. One fan, former librarian steve vander ark, created his own homage to harry potter in the form of the web site the harry potter lexicon, and its companion book, the lexicon. Vander ark runs the harry potter lexicon fan site and this is a book version of the material available online. Explore harry potter and the philosophers stone with steve vander ark, who has spent well over a decade researching and cataloguing j.
In many ways, it is a better book, vander ark said of the changes he made after the lawsuit. Since the original essay harrys dreams was written by steve vanderark in 2006, there have been quite a few new pieces of canon writing from j k rowling. The lexicon, which is nonprofit, with only its operations paid for by advertising, quickly became a favorite for fans of the books. Steve vander ark has said the lexicon was created, edited, written and maintained primarily by one person, me, and the book has listed only. Jan 16, 2009 furthermore, the book captures the spirit and sparkle of the harry potter series and canon in a way that is faithful to j. Rdr books said the author of the reference book, steve vander ark, based it on his fan web site. In search of harry potter a travel book, visiting all the places of harry potter mythology, from. Rowling and warner brothers, who are attempting to block publication of a print version of the harry. About steve vander ark steve knows way more about harry potter than anyone ever should and loves sharing what hes discovered with fans all over the world. An unauthorized guide to harry potter fiction and related materials this unofficial guide to the popular series by novelist j.
In 2000, steve vander ark, a librarian from grand rapids, michigan, created the harry potter lexicon, an online encyclopedia of the harry potter book series that collected and reorganized various facts from the novels into a searchable form. The lexicon the harry potter lexicon readers guide series. This encyclopedia is the most complete and amazing reference to t. In search of harry potter by steve vander ark goodreads. A former school media specialist, vander ark has been honored by fans of the series who appreciate his insights into the party books. Oct 31, 2007 rdr books said the author of the reference book, steve vander ark, based it on his fan web site. Undaunted, steve vander ark to publish harry potter travel book. His podcast ingeniously entitled the hp lexicon podcast takes listeners on an entertaining ramble through the harry potter books. Rowling contends in the lawsuit that his book copies. Steven vander arks new novel, in search of harry potter, a book about the different locations in great britian used in the harry potter series, has been approved for publishing by j.
Steven vander arks new book approved by jkrs lawyers. Fortunately for devoted potter fans, this investigation has been done with the meticulous devotion of the man well noted for this ability, steve vander ark, in his new book in search of harry potter. Lexicon readers guide series the harry potter lexicon. Vander ark, the creator and editor of the harry potter lexicon website and author of two previous books about harry potter, takes you through the book line by line, sharing. Fans excited about harry potter lexicon, author steve. Steve vander arks harry potter lexicon was yesterday found by a federal judge in new york to violate jk rowlings. Last summer, at a harry potter convention in toronto, a fan named steve vander ark made a similar mistake when he dared to compare himself to joanne j. Many readers dislike the epilogue in the final book. Steve vander ark is something of an accidental celebrity. Rowling had previously described the book as wholesale theft of 17 years of my hard work. Steve vander ark the harry potter lexicon an engaging, indepth, comprehensive and unique examination of one of j. Not since vander ark decided to turn the web site into a book. Usa today reports that steve vander ark testified earlier today in the case brought by j. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
This was hprelated news, but not specifically related to snape, and i wasnt sure if it was okay to post it here, so i went ahead and posted a rant on my personal journal. Rowling is a 368page companion work perfect for the curious reader who wants to know more about these remarkable books. His publisher having lost 2008s courtroom battle against j. The site was created by school librarian steve vander ark. An unauthorized guide to harry potter fiction and related materials and in search of harry potter. Currently best known for his attempt to publish a print version of the lexicon and the ensuing legal uproar. Congratulations to the compiler steve vander ark and his associates. Each guide expands a readers understanding of and appreciation for the books in the harry potter series of books by j.