Harry Potter : a journey through a history of magic.
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TextPublisher: London : Bloomsbury, 2017Description: 143 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 25 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781408890776; 1408890771Other title: Journey through a history of magic | History of magicSubject(s): Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series -- History -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature | Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series -- Miscellanea -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature | Rowling, J. K. -- Knowledge -- Magic -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature | Potter, Harry (Fictitious character) -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature | British Library -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature | Fantasy fiction, English -- History and criticism -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature | Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization) -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature | Magic in literature -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature | Wizards in literature -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literatureGenre/Form: Exhibition catalogs. DDC classification: 823/.914 Summary: "[P]roduced in association with the British Library to support their major exhibition, Harry Potter: A History of Magic."--Publisher's website.Summary: An irresistible romp through the history of magic, from alchemy to unicorns, ancient witchcraft to Harry's Hogwarts – packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, magical illustrations from Jim Kay and weird, wonderful and inspiring artefacts that have been magically released from the archives at the British Library. This spellbinding book takes readers on a journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, including Herbology, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, Divination and more. Discover the truth behind making the Philosopher's Stone, create your very own potion and uncover the secret of invisible ink. Learn all about the history of mandrake roots and dragons, discover what witches really used their brooms for, pore over incredible images of actual mermaids and read about real-life potions, astronomers and alchemists.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| wnor- Book | Northam Northam Junior Non Fiction | Movies and TV series | J 823.914 /ROW (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 31111070325517 |
Illustrations by J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, and Olivia Lomenech Gill.
"This book is based on the British Library exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic"--Title page verso.
"Includes fascinating artefacts from the British Library's exhibition, Harry Potter: A History of Magic"--Front cover.
"British Library"--Front cover.
"[P]roduced in association with the British Library to support their major exhibition, Harry Potter: A History of Magic."--Publisher's website.
An irresistible romp through the history of magic, from alchemy to unicorns, ancient witchcraft to Harry's Hogwarts – packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, magical illustrations from Jim Kay and weird, wonderful and inspiring artefacts that have been magically released from the archives at the British Library. This spellbinding book takes readers on a journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, including Herbology, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, Divination and more. Discover the truth behind making the Philosopher's Stone, create your very own potion and uncover the secret of invisible ink. Learn all about the history of mandrake roots and dragons, discover what witches really used their brooms for, pore over incredible images of actual mermaids and read about real-life potions, astronomers and alchemists.
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