Harry Potter: A History of Magic -The Spellbinding companion to a Unique Exhibition

British Library

ISBN 10: 1408890763 / ISBN 13: 9781408890769

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing, London, 2017

About this Item

1st. UK large,heavy edition [all numbers from 1 to 10 present] with book and dust jacket both in fine condition with no inscription or price cut,see 6 photos.

Seller Inventory # 8566

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Harry Potter: A History of Magic -The Spellbinding companion to a Unique Exhibition
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing, London
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1408890763
• ISBN 13: 9781408890769
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Dimensions: 22.86W x 26.67H x 3.18D centimeters 22.86 centimeters width by 26.67 centimeters height by 3.18 centimeters depth
• Weight: 1050 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Magic
  • History

About this title

Synopsis

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 perspe

About the Author

This richly researched and fascinating exploration of magical history is written by the British Library's curatorial team and essayists Steve Backshall, the Reverend Richard Coles, Owen Davies, Julia Eccleshare, Roger Highfield, Steve Kloves, Lucy Mangan, Anna Pavord and Tim Peake.