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'Harry Potter' to receive digital makeover as series moves to iBooks

By Wade Sheridan
British author JK Rowling attends the World premiere of "Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows" at Odeon and Empire, Leicester Square in London on Nov. 11, 2010. The 'Harry Potter' series will now be coming to Apple's ibooks. File Photo by UPI/Rune Hellestad
1 of 2 | British author JK Rowling attends the World premiere of "Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows" at Odeon and Empire, Leicester Square in London on Nov. 11, 2010. The 'Harry Potter' series will now be coming to Apple's ibooks. File Photo by UPI/Rune Hellestad | License Photo

CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 9 (UPI) -- The Harry Potter books are now set to receive a few digital upgrades as the best-selling series becomes available through Apple's iBooks.

The tech-giant has singed an exclusive deal with author J.K. Rowling to sell digitally enhanced versions of the books outside Rowling's Harry Potter website, Pottermore.

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"I'm thrilled to see the Harry Potter books so beautifully realized on iBooks for the digital world; the artwork and animations in these enhanced editions bring the stories alive in a delightful new way," said J.K. Rowling in the official press release.

These new e-books will include annotated notes from Rowling herself, funny factoids and a collection of interactive illustrations and animations.

"Harry Potter fans are going to love how their favorite stories come to life," said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO. "J.K. Rowling's legendary series is perfect for enjoying on your iPad or iPhone and we're thrilled to offer them exclusively on the iBooks Store."

The books will be available for $9.99 and can be preordered now through Apple's iTunes store.

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Rowling last made headlines back in September when the author penned the Potter family history in a new Pottermore website entry.

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