Harry Potter : a history of magic. a history of magic.

Contributor(s): Rowling, J K [author,, illustrator.] | Harrison, Julian, 1970- [writer of introduction.] | Kay, Jim (Illustrator) [illustrator.] | Lomenech Gill, Olivia [illustrator.] | British Library [issuing body,, host instituion.]Material type: TextTextPublisher: London : Bloomsbury, 2018Copyright date: ©2017Description: 249 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 27 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781526607072Subject(s): Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series -- History -- Exhibitions | Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series -- Miscellanea -- Exhibitions | Potter, Harry (Fictitious character) -- Exhibitions | British Library -- Exhibitions | Fantasy fiction, English -- History and criticism -- Exhibitions | Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization) -- Exhibitions | Magic in literature -- Exhibitions | Wizards in literature -- ExhibitionsGenre/Form: Exhibition catalogs. DDC classification: 823.914
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 / Reverend 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.
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"The spellbinding companion to a unique exhibition" -- Cover.

This book is based on the British Library exhibition Harry Potter: a history of magic.

Illustrations by J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, and Olivia Lomenech Gill.

"British Library."

Originally published: London : Bloomsbury, 2017.

Includes index of exhibits.

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 / Reverend Richard Coles -- Care of magical creatures / Steve Backshall -- Past, present, future / Steve Kloves.

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.

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