| Description |
249 pages, 7 unnumbered pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits (some colour), facsimiles ; 27 cm |
| ISBN |
9781526607072 |
| Note |
Based on the British Library exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic, which opened in October 2017. |
| Contents |
Introduction / Julian Harrison -- The journey / Julia Eccleshare -- Potions and alchemy / Roger Highfield -- Herbology / Anna Pavord -- Charms / Lucy Mangan -- Astronomy / Tim Peake -- Divination / Owen Davies -- Defence against the dark arts / Revrend Richard Coles -- Care of magical creatures / Steve Backshall -- Past, present, future / Steve Kloves. |
| Summary |
Harry Potter: A History of Magic is the official book of the exhibition, a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between Bloomsbury, J.K. Rowling and the brilliant curators of the British Library. It promises to take readers on a fascinating journey through the subjects studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry -- from Alchemy and Potions classes through to Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures. Each chapter showcases a treasure trove of artefacts from the British Library and other collections around the world, beside exclusive manuscripts, sketches and illustrations from the Harry Potter archive. There's also a specially commissioned essay for each subject area by an expert, writer or cultural commentator, inspired by the contents of the exhibition -- absorbing, insightful and unexpected contributions from Steve Backshall, the Reverend Richard Coles, Owen Davies, Julia Eccleshare, Roger Highfield, Steve Kloves, Lucy Mangan, Anna Pavord and Tim Peake, who offer a personal perspective on their magical theme. |
| Library Class |
823.91409
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| Subject |
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series -- History -- Exhibitions.
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Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series -- Juvenile literature.
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British Library -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature.
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Harry Potter films -- Juvenile literature.
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Magic -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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| Other Author |
Harrison, Julian, 1970- curator.
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British Library, host institution.
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| Alt Title |
History of magic
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