Muggles and Magic: An Unoffical Guide to J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter Phenomenon

Beahm, George W.

ISBN 10: 1571744606 / ISBN 13: 9781571744609

Published by Hampton Roads Publishing (edition 2), 2006

About this Item

It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Muggles and Magic: An Unoffical Guide to J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter Phenomenon
• Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing (edition 2)
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1571744606
• ISBN 13: 9781571744609
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2.
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

One of the most popular companions to the Harry Potter Phenomenon just got even better! Muggles and Magic, which Publishers Weekly calls "sophisticated enough to interest adults and lively enough to keep younger fans engaged," has just come out in a new edition. This new edition is the only companion to cover the sixth Rowling book, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, as well as the fourth movie, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. With color photos and illustrations by five-time Hugo award-winning artist Tim Kirk, fans won t want to miss this treasure trove of information and trivia about all things Harry.

From the Inside Flap

"Muggles and Magic" is the first general interest book, resource guide, and reference work for Rowling's millions of fans. Organized in six sections with appendices, this 400-page book is a treasure trove of information and trivia about Harry Potter, Rowling's most famous literary creation, and the phenomenon that surrounds him.

The Real World of J.K. Rowling provides an in-depth look at Rowling herself: a chronology, a biography, a guide to Rowling's England and Scotland, FAQs, a concordance, Harry Potter illustrators, Rowling-related charities, a Harry Potter convention, and more.

A Writer's Life is jam-packed with information for aspiring word wizards, with time-tested advice on getting your book published, the craft of writing, cafes to fuel your creativity, Harry Potter and censorship, and more.

Harry Potter--Screen Magic is an in-depth look at the two movie adaptations, with reviews, cast listings, notable quotes by the cast, and more.

Books offers a book-by-book look at the five Potter novels plus other official, and unofficial, books. A fictional concordance for Muggles and a trivia quiz round out this in-depth section.

Harry Potter Merchandise looks at the numerous tie-in products licensed by Warner Bros., from action figures to wizard cards.

Harry Potter Websites discussess the best that the World Wide Web offers, with capsule reviews, screenshots, and addresses.

The Appendices provide detailed information on Rowling's book editions in the U.S. and the U.K., a list of available films and DVDs, and key collectibles with prices.

Each section features dozens of quotes by and about J.K. Rowling.

Packed with articles, profiles, synopses, and sidebars, "Muggles and Magic" is profusely illustrated with photographys and illustrations, including a special 16-page color photo album with little-seen photos of Rowling and England.