Harry Potter: A Journey Through a History of Magic

Harry Potter: A Journey Through a History of Magic

By British Library

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As the British Library unveils a very special new exhibition in the UK, Harry Potter: A History of Magic, readers everywhere are invited on an enchanting journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, from Care of Magical Creatures and Herbology to Defense Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, and more in this book uncovering thousands of years of magical history.

Prepare to be amazed by artifacts released from the archives of the British Library, unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, and incredible illustrations from artist Jim Kay.

Discover the truth behind the origins of the Philosopher’s Stone, monstrous dragons, and troublesome trolls; examine real-life wands and find out what actually makes a mandrake scream; pore over remarkable pages from da Vinci’s notebook; and discover the oldest atlas of the night sky.
 
Carefully curated by the British Library and full of extraordinary treasures from all over the world, this is an unforgettable journey exploring the history of the magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories.
 
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
ISBN-13: 9781338267105
ISBN-10: 1338267108
Published on 10/20/2017
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 144

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This book is very interesting. It covers much of the behind the scenes work that went into making the series, as well as some drawing, and other interesting things. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars, is because it just isn’t my kind of book. Others will enjoy it though!