What is the name of J.K. Rowling’s first Harry Potter book in its original British title?

J.K. Rowling’s first Harry Potter book was originally titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in Britain.

The title refers to the legendary alchemical substance that can produce the Elixir of Life and transform base metals into gold. In the novel, Nicolas Flamel is associated with the stone, and Lord Voldemort seeks its power.

For the United States edition, the publisher changed “Philosopher’s” to “Sorcerer’s,” producing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. The plot and most of the text remained the same, but some vocabulary was also adjusted for American readers.

The British title remains the original title used by Bloomsbury when the book was published in 1997. The American title is not a separate story or sequel; it is the principal regional title variant.