Listen to daniel radcliffe and other celebs read harry. At several points in the books, there are also intradiegetic either autodiegetic or homodiegetic narrators for a brief period, such as bartemius crouch jr in part of the thirtyfifth chapter of. Have you ever had a crush on an audiobook narrator without even having seen what they look like. Jim puts a lot of work and emotion into his storytelling, doing all the voices so each. When it comes to harry potter audiobooks, the most epic rivalry is stephen fry vs. Stars from the harry potter world and beyond are lending their voices to create a truly unique harry potter audio book experience, starting with. The harry potter septet, the night circus, a christmas carol, around the world in 80 days, peter pan. Even if youve read the harry potter books multiple times, the audiobooks are a great way to revisit this story. If you ask an audiobook listener about their favorite audiobooks, odds are good that theyll say they adored jim dales narration of the harry potter series. Harry potter and 9 other great audiobooks to listen to. From harrys first year at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry to his final battle with archenemy voldemort, this beautifully packaged cd box set contains over 100 cds with a total running time of 124 hours 56 minutes, which will keep you enchanted through all seven. Jim dale both have narrated all seven harry potter books, like harry potter and the goblet of fire and order of the phoenix, both are beloved british actors, and both have been trolled by angry youtube commenters. Heres a tip from dale on selecting the final voice.
Listen to daniel radcliffe and other celebs read harry potter. If you ask an audiobook listener about their favorite audiobooks, odds are good that theyll say they adored jim dales narration of the harry. A history of magic, a new audiobook that dives deeply into some of the potterverses. I am a huge harry potter fan hello fellow hufflepuffs. Jim came to audiobooks accidentally, and later in his career, continue reading in conversation with.
Jun 20, 2018 jim dale, the narrator of the harry potter series, told audible in a video interview that he finds inspiration for character voices in the people he meets in his everyday life. I already love harry potter and ive loved it even more narrated by jim dale. Best fantasy audiobook narrators best fantasy audio. An interview with jim dale narrator of the harry potter series comparing audiobooks of harry potter and the chamber of secrets favo. The book was the first in the harry potter series, and dale went on to narrate all seven instalments, winning two spoken word grammys stephen fry narrates the books in.
Harry potter and the sorcerers stone, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged j. The battle of the harry potter audiobooks narrators. Giants, wizards, elves, witches, centaurs, and muggles have singular voices that are instantly recognizable. Few audiobook narrators can stretch the medium like dale as he interprets more than 200 characters, giving each a distinctive voice. Jim dale, mbe born james smith, 15 august 1935 is an english actor, voice artist, singer and songwriter. Jude law among narrators of beedle the bard audiobook wbma. D and i thought it was time someone on scratch made a harry potter audiobook. Rowling creates harry potter site for coronavirus boredom.
A history of magic, a new audiobook that dives deeply into some of the potterverses craziest spells. Back at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry for his second year, harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors and then the attacks start. Aug 10, 2018 harry potter fans are getting a new book to devour. Jim dale, the narrator of the harry potter series, told audible in a video interview that he finds inspiration for character voices in the people he meets in his everyday life. In the most common official audiobooks of the harry potter series, the narrators voice is that of stephen fry britishenglish speaking countries or jim dale. A history of magic, based on the exhibition of the.
What many listeners may not know is that harry potter and the sorcerers stone was his introduction to audiobook narration. There are two primary harry potter audio books narrators. Daniel radcliffe narrates first harry potter book with co. While he has a background in classical theater and film, he is well suited to audiobook narration thanks to. Daniel radcliffe reads harry potter and the sorcerers. Jim dale, narrator of the harry potter series we sat down with the beloved stage, screen, and audio performer to talk about how he created hundreds of character voices to bring harry potter to life for u. Not only is the reader for the uk version of all harry potter audiobook, fry also narrated three installments of the harry potter video games include. Stephen fry narrates the harry potter audiobooks sold in the uk, and jim dale narrates the version sold in the usa, and the internets are extremely divided over who does it better. He is also the narrator for the harry potter computer game and for most of the interactive bonuses on the harry potter dvd releases. The graveyard book by neil gaiman, harry potter and the chamber of secrets by j. Rowlings supplemental short story collection the tales of beedle the bard audiobook is going to have some familiar narrators. Comparing audiobooks of harry potter and the chamber of secrets. Recordbreaking sales ensued, and jim grabbed another milestonea guinness world record for most character voices in an audiobook for the 4 different characters he enacted.
Jim dale, narrator of the harry potter series audible. June 21 was the muchanticipated release date of the fifth harry potter book, harry potter and the order of the phoenix. The game of thrones star will narrate audibles harry potter. Yeah, that was my experience with kobna holdbrooksmith, who i was introduced to through his performances of ben aaronovitchs peter grant urban fantasy detective series, aka the rivers of london series, aka the grownup harry potter ive always wanted. Harry potter fans know jim dale as the iconic narrator of the.
Jude law among narrators of beedle the bard audiobook. Aug 09, 2018 the game of thrones star will narrate audibles harry potter. Get the harry potter and the sorcerers stone audiobook here. However, the stephen fry narrated sherlock holmes collection is second to none. Jim dale narrator of harry potter and the sorcerers stone. Many fans would argue that the harry potter series is one of the best in childrens book history, without much to criticize. Rowling is giving muggles the opportunity to enjoy her harry potter world from the comfort of their homes by launching an immersive.
Harry potter audiobooks penguin random house audio. Harry potter and fantastic beasts stars return to narrate. Chapter 02 in memoriam chapter 03 the dursleys departing chapter 04 the seven potters. Nov 16, 2019 the book was the first in the harry potter series, and dale went on to narrate all seven instalments, winning two spoken word grammys stephen fry narrates the books in the uk, also in multiple. He is best known in the united kingdom for his many appearances in the carry on series of films and in the us for narrating the harry potter audiobook series, for which he received two grammy awards, and the abc series pushing daisies. I prefer dale, but only because it was what i was exposed to first. The harry potter at home hub brings together free learning resources, the first harry potter audiobook and ebook for free, and other articles and activities for all fans of j.
A new harry potter audiobook is coming mental floss. An interview with jim dale narrator of the harry potter series duration. The first harry potter audiobook voiced by stephen fry is now free to. If you are not sure which version you may prefer, consider comparing sound clips before making your purchase. Rowlings the tales of beedle the bard, the first time her harry potter spinoff. Recorded books harry potter and the deathly hallows. Harry potter and 9 other great audiobooks to listen to with.
Harry potter fans are getting a new book to devour. Mar 24, 2020 even if youve read the harry potter books multiple times, the audiobooks are a great way to revisit this story. An interview with jim dale narrator of the harry potter series harry potter and the chamber of secrets full audiobook how audiobooks are record. Today, peter damien and rachel smalter hall weigh in to declare an ultimate winner in the book riot battle of the harry potter audiobooks narrators. In conversation with legendary harry potter audiobook narrator. His second for creating 4 different voices for one audiobook, harry potter and the order of the phoenix. Speaking at hayfestival, fry told a hilarious story about his time recording the harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban audiobook. The harry potter debate is nuts, theyre both so good. Jim dale is beloved by millions of listeners for bringing the harry potter audiobooks to life. It turns out, the oftquoted story of rowling deliberately making stephen frys.
One for occupying the first six places in the top ten audio books of america and canada 2005. New york ap jude law, warwick davis and evanna lynch are among the readers in an allstar recording of j. Listen and download full free harry potter audiobook by j. The year 2003 brought jim dale many honors and accolades. He is a comedian, actor, activist, writer, and presenter. We can be listening to some of our favourite stories, but not be able to get through the audiobook because the narrator just isnt doing it for us. Harry potter and the deathly hallows audiobook youtube.
Harry potter and the deathly hallows audiobook stephen fry, hp book 7 chapter 01 the dark lord ascending use updown arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets, harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban and harry potter and the goblet of fire. I personally havent listened to many books on tape, but i have noticed that the voice, intonations, and accents of the narrator can make or break the experience. I found the series by searching for books by the narrator and now i am on book 6. Personal preferences harry potter audiobook stephen fry or jim dale. A closer look at the history of magic audiobook wizarding world. Jude law among narrators for potterverse audiobook. The audiobook is packed full of contributions from wizarding world favourites, including harry potter audiobook narrators stephen fry and jim dale, artists jim kay and olivia lomenech gill, as well as the curators at the british library and newyork historical society. A really fantastic narrator can breathe life into the characters and bring the listening experience of an audiobook to new heights. Jim came to audiobooks accidentally, and later in his. Record yourself doing a passage of the characters dialogue in 3 to 5 potential voices. Rowlings initiative harry potter at home, which is making the franchise more accessible to people particularly parents and kids who are staying home due. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets, harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban and harry potter and the goblet of fire during his early career in comedy, he teamed with.
From harry s first year at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry to his final battle with archenemy voldemort, this beautifully packaged cd box set contains over 100 cds with a total running time of 124 hours 56 minutes, which will keep you enchanted through all seven. Rowlings complete internationally bestselling harry potter series brilliantly brought to life by stephen fry. Discover the wondrous world of harry potter audiobooks. The three simple words stephen fry couldnt say while. Stephen fry narrates the harry potter audiobooks sold in the uk, and jim dale narrates the version sold in the usa, and the internets are. But stephen fry, the man who narrated all 11 audiobooks, does have. I hope you all know the general storyline, but if you dont.
Harry potter and the philosophers stone is now free to stream on audible as part of a series of initiatives launched to keep everyone. Audible, the audiobook producer and distributor, announced wednesday that beedle. Considered one of the best audiobook narrators by far, jim dales audio credentials are staggering. At 161 minutes, chamber of tricks is the longest film of the franchise business, as well as probably not so coincidentally its likewise the last film to try. The story follows harry potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday, when he receives a letter of acceptance to. Dec 16, 2018 the harry potter debate is nuts, theyre both so good. He created an astounding 4 different voices for the harry potter books a performance that spans all seven volumes and earned him more accolades than any other audiobook narrator in history. Alan cumming has dazzled audiences for years, and with his boundless energy and lilting brogue, he was a natural fit as an audiobook narrator. The best audiobook narrators of all time so far kobo news. I am currently listening to the cordell logan mystery series by david freed that he narrated all but book 2. Jan 22, 2020 if you ask an audiobook listener about their favorite audiobooks, odds are good that theyll say they adored jim dales narration of the harry potter series. Record yourself doing a passage of the characters dialogue in 3. He created an astounding 4 different voices for the harry potter books a performance that spans all seven volumes and earned him more accolades than any other audiobook. Jim dale is also the narrator on the new show pushing daisies, which is really.