Harry Potter Logo PNG
Fans of the story about the “Boy Who Lived” are well aware of what the Harry Potter logo looks like. It is a franchise hallmark because it graces book covers and movie intros, creating an intriguing atmosphere. From it emanates magic and the Middle Ages.
Harry Potter: Brand overview
| Founded: | 26 June 1997 – 21 July 2007 |
| Founder: | J. K. Rowling |
| Headquarters: |
United Kingdom |
| Website: | wizardingworld.com |
Meaning and History
The first Harry Potter book was published on July 26, 1997. As Rowling herself later admitted, she offered the manuscript to many publishers for several years but was refused everywhere. The story of magic and strange heroes seemed uninteresting to the reader.
But after the release of the first part, the book immediately became a bestseller. To date, seven books have been released, and 10 Potteriana films have been shot (8 for books plus spin-offs and a sequel to it). Books and movies have been translated into 80 languages, nearly 700 million copies have been sold – this is the most widely read literary work in history. The number of movie views cannot even be calculated exactly – in movie theaters, the box office is almost $ 2 billion.
The Harry Potter trademark was patented in 1997 for book design.
What is Harry Potter?
Harry Potter – a series of fantasy novels about a young wizard who must save the world. The inspiring story has given rise to a global media franchise, including games, movies, animated films, amusement parks, and much more. The children’s fantasy book series was written by Joanne Rowling and began being published in 1997.
1997 – today
In the first English edition, the name was made in a rather minimalistic presentation – the name of the hero, written in the Gothic font Cochin Bold with a small stepwise arrangement of letters.
After the first success in Europe, the book was republished in the USA – then a special spelling of the letter P appeared – zigzag lightning was added to it below, symbolizing the magic power emanating from the magic wand. Another association is the scar on Harry Potter’s forehead, which he received at the age of 1 from the hands of the dark magician Volan de Mort. The color of the letters on the logo is black.
A short emblem was created at the same time. Consisting of recognizable letters H and P, surrounded by a discontinuous oval and a flying ball with wings. All done in gold color.
2001 – 2002
In 2001, with the release of the first film, the logo changed color to gold with shadows that create the impression of volume. The effect of crushed foil is also used.
2004 – 2011
The logo again changed color – to gray-silver with a black shade placed randomly. This gave the words a special mystery, eerie, and emphasized the gloomy atmosphere of what is happening in the 3rd part of the film. This decision was made by its director Alfonso Cuaron. The symbol TM was added to the bottom right – a sign that the trademark is officially registered and protected. Subsequently, the entire filmography of Potteriana was performed with this logo.
Font and Colors
Since 2011, the letters have again changed the color and a little proportion of them. Topical today are white letters on a black background, and black on white, yellow, gold, and silver spelling can also be used. As the label owners said, the color scheme is not a unique part of the logo. The font of Cochin Bold was slightly changed – the letters became a little wider; the sharp corners were softened – since that time, it received the individual name, Harry Potter.
The Harry Potter logo will forever remain in history in its unique spelling, and the author of the books promises another five parts.
The Harry Potter lettering looks recognizable. The designers used long, curved serifs, broken strokes, and bouncing letters to convey the magical world’s mood. The personalized font features a triangular top “t,” a capital “P” with a zigzag zipper, and an asymmetrical “H” with vertical lines reminiscent of columns of different heights.
A simple black and white logo are used, although earlier, there were brighter versions: the inscription was stylized first in gold and then in silver. The designers tried to convey the shine and texture of precious materials using a gradient. But the metal imitation did not take root, and the developers returned to the black and white version.
Harry Potter color codes
| Black | Hex color: | #000000 |
|---|---|---|
| RGB: | 0 0 0 | |
| CMYK: | 0 0 0 100 | |
| Pantone: | PMS Process Black C |
