Dialogue Alley & The Potter Collector

Dialogue Alley

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Welcome to the world of Harry Potter book collecting! Each episode, hosts Carly, Erik, and Melanie discuss the never ending adventure of collecting Harry Potter translations from all over the world. Join in as they explore the physical books that helped make Harry Potter a worldwide phenomenon. Whether it is a conversation about different cover art, spreading the need to know information about that rare translation or signed book, or everyday magical chatter, they’ve got you covered! Dialogue Alley is the offical podcast of The Potter Collector

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Dialogue Alley & The Potter Collector

Episodes

Film Series - Our Reactions After Rewatching the First Movie 23.08.2021 1:10:40

Thanks for Listening to Episode 22 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss: Current Events: New Funko PopsMain Topic: We Watched the First Movie Again. Hear Our Thoughts Translation of the Show: Hawaiian Hosted by: Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram Images of books that are discussed...

Using the Pensieve: Original Cover Art that was Quickly Replaced and Forgotten 07.08.2021 1:07:10

Thanks for Listening to Episode 21 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss: Current Events: New Taiwanese Book 6, New Estonian Cover Art, New Funko Pops Main Topic: Translations that had original artwork for one book, but then quickly switched to either US or UK artwork. Translation of the Show: Sinhala Hosted by: Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knocktur...

Spanish Books, A History: An Interview with a Collector from Argentina 02.08.2021 1:27:07

Thanks for Listening to Episode 20 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik, and Melanie have a guest, Patricio! Listen as they dive into the Spanish translations. Main Topic: A deep discussion with Patricio about Spanish translations Translation of the Show: European Spanish, Half-Blood Prince Hosted by: Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram Melanie @thehar...

Educational Decree Number 95*: The Books We Currently Count for Translation Collecting 21.07.2021 1:01:42

**And now it might be more than 95** Thanks for Listening to Episode 19 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Melanie talk more about the list we use for our book one collections. Current Events: Harry Potter New York is getting VR! Main Topic: The 95 Books that we count on our list for Philosopher's Stone translations. Listener Mail: Unauthorized Translations Translation of the Show: Eston...

Magical Me: Fun Facts and Information About Carly, Erik, and Melanie 15.07.2021 1:10:10

Thanks for Listening to Episode 18 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss: Current Events: Book Sales and Soccer Scores! Main Topic: Each Host Answers Questions to Form a Magical Profile Translation of the Show: Romanian Version 2, Published by Arthur Listener Question: What are Other Difficult Translations to Find? Hosted by: Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram E...

Hör dir das an Episode! A Deep Look into German Translations! 06.07.2021 52:13

Thanks for Listening to Episode 17 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss: Current Events: Book Sales and Soccer Scores! Main Topic: German Translations - So Many German Editions! Translation of the Show: German (Surprise!) Half-Blood Prince Spell Edition Hosted by: Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram Melanie @theharrypottercollectio...

Veritaserum: The Truth About Some Questionable Ebay Listings 29.06.2021 54:51

Thanks for Listening to Episode 16 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly discuss: Current Events: Book Sales and New Book Mail! Main Topic: Softcover Bloomsbury Philosopher's Stone and other strange ebay situations Translation of the Show: Mongolian (Nepko Publication) Hosted by: Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram Melanie @theharrypottercollectio...

Marauder's Map of Manhattan: A Tour of Harry Potter New York! 22.06.2021 1:10:32

Thanks for Listening to Episode 15 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode Carly, Erik, and Melanie talk about: Current Events: New Book Pick-ups, Books Sales, and Deathly Hallows House Editions Main Topic: Melanie Visited Harry Potter New York! Take a Tour! Translation of the Show: Dutch Pocket Edition Listener Mail: None this week Hosted by: Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturnerik o...

Owl Post AGAIN: Answering More of Your Questions 07.06.2021 48:46

Thanks for Listening to Episode 14 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Melanie respond to YOUR questions. They also mention: Current Events: Harry Potter New York is opening! New books! Main Topic: Answering listener emails Translation of the Show: Hebrew Recommendations Hosted by: Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram Melanie @theharrypottercollection...

Riddles From a Sphynx: Playing Harry Potter Trivia With a Special Guest! 31.05.2021 58:29

Thanks for Listening to Episode 13 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Melanie answer some Harry Potter trivia questions with fellow collector, Harrison. They also mention: Current Events: New books! Main Topic: Harry Potter Trivia! (Questions Written by Carly) Translation of the Show: Swedish Hosted by: Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram Melanie @th...

All the Pretty Books: Our Favorite Cover Art from Translations 17.05.2021 1:11:38

Thanks for Listening to Episode 12 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik, and Melanie discuss some of their favorite book covers from around the world. They also mention: Current Events: New books, Carly shelf update Main Topic: 5 Favorite covers and our favorite set! Translation of the Show: Albanian Recommendations Hosted by: Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturner...

A Knut For Your Thoughts: Erik and Melanie Interview Each Other for the Daily Prophet 06.05.2021 58:23

Thanks for Listening to Episode 11 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Melanie and Erik take a more casual tone to chat about Harry Potter books. Carly is staying safe during a bad storm and will return next episode. They also mention: Current Events: New Jim Kay Book! Fellow Collector Book Sale Main Topic: Surprise Interview Questions Hosted by: Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knoc...

Artwork of the US Harry Potter Books: You'll Want to Mary GrandPLAY This Episode. Melanie's Debut! 03.05.2021 1:00:41

Thanks for Listening to Episode 10 of Dialogue Alley! We have a new co-host! In this episode Carly, Erik, and Melanie talk about: Current Events: Book Sale! Translation apple watch app. Harry Potter New York. HP Vera Bradley stuff! Main Topic: Artwork and Artists of the American Harry Potter Books Translation of the Show: Greek Recommendations Hosted by: Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram E...

You Need a Niffler For These: The Six Rarest Book 1 Translations 19.04.2021 1:00:41

Thanks for Listening to Episode 9 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode Carly and Erik talk about: Current Events: Half Blood Prince in Bosnian, Translation Book Sale, and New JK Rowling Book Main Topic: The 6 Rarest Translations of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Translation of the Show: Bosnian Listener Mail: Other Rare Translations Hosted by: Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik...

The Tale of the Three Books: US Deluxe Slipcase Editions 06.04.2021 49:33

Thanks for Listening to Episode 8 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode Carly and Erik talk about: Current Events: Deathly Hallows House Editions Preorder Main Topic: The US Deluxe Edition Slipcase Editions: Only Books 5-7 Translation of the Show: Occitan Listener Mail: Forgeries in the Harry Potter Collecting World Hosted by: Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram ...

Owl Post and Howlers: Answering Galleons of Listener Mail 26.03.2021 1:10:01

Thanks for Listening to Episode 7 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode Carly and Erik talk about: Current Events: Pre-orders for MinaLima Illustrated Edition of Chamber of Secrets Translation of the Show: Faroese Main Topic: Listener Mail! We answer 7 magical questions from our wonderful listeners! Hosted by: Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram Melanie @theharr...

Wand Collecting: Ollivander, Gregorovitch, and More! 18.03.2021 53:30

Thanks for Listening to Episode 6 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly and Erik are joined by Robbie, a wand collector. They talk about: Current Events: Recap of Harry Potter Collector Day! Main Topic: Collecting Official Character Wands! Translation of the Show: German Listener Mail: What are our favorite wands? Hosted by: Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturnerik on Inst...

Flourish and Fonts: Pre-Movie and Movie Fonts on Book Covers 05.03.2021 33:19

Thanks for Listening to Episode 5 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode Carly and Erik talk about: Current Events: New Taiwanese Goblet of Fire Main Topic: Pre-movie font and movie font. What are these and why do they matter? Translation of the Show: Asturian Listener Mail: Do we regret any purchases? Hosted by: Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram Melanie @theha...

Hunting for Horcruxes: Ways to Find Rare Translations 23.02.2021 1:25:38

Thanks for Listening to Episode 4 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode Carly and Erik welcome a guest and fellow collector, Sean! They talk about: Current Events: Is the Scots Gaelic translation real? Main Topic: How do you find rare Harry Potter translations? We break down many different strategies into three tiers of difficulty and risk. We also share some personal stories of fortune...and misfor...

India: One Country, So Many Translations! 10.02.2021 59:35

Welcome to Episode 3 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode Carly and Erik talk about: Current Events: New Mongolian translation of Half Blood Prince. Plus, Erik got some cool books in the mail! Main Topic: India! Of all the authorized Harry Potter Translations, 10% of the languages are official languages in India. Learn about them with us! Translation of the Show - Maori Listener Mail Hosted by:C...

The Basics: First Editions, Rare Books, and Rat Hats!? 26.01.2021 1:04:38

Welcome to Episode 2 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode Carly and Erik talk about: Current Events: New Italian editions and Bloomsbury House Editions of Half Blood Prince Main Topic: Is your Harry Potter book valuable? Learn more about the books you own so that you can identify first editions and printing numbers. Translation of the Show Listener Mail Hosted by:Carly @alltheprettybooks on Insta...

Start of Term: We Get Things Sorted 07.01.2021 53:33

Welcome to the debut episode of Dialogue Alley! In this series premier, Carly and Erik talk about: Current Events: New Taiwanese edition released for Prisoner of Azkaban Main Topic: Who are Carly and Erik? We introduce ourselves and our collections! Translation of the Show: Lithuanian 20th Anniversary edition of Philosopher's Stone Recommendations! Hosted by:Carly @alltheprettybooks on Insta...