1173

Harry Potter: A Journey Through A History of Magic


Classification

Series Number: 1131
Genre: Reference
Series: Harry Potter
Condition: New
Read:
Shelf: 47
Goodreads: Yes

General

Subtitle:
Author: Library, British
Binding: Softback
Cover Price: 13.25
Amazon Link: Buy from Amazon.com

Publishing

Publisher: Scholastic, Incorporated
Copyright Year: 2017
Publication Year: 2017
ISBN#: 1-33826-710-8
LCCN#:
Pages: 144
Address:
Dewey Decimal:
LoC Classification:
ISSN#:

Comments

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.