First printing octavo in near fine condition. Light red boards with glossy black printing stamped on spine. Tiny dent on bottom edge of front and back boards, otherwise fine. The dust jacket is near fine with intact price and a couple of light surface scuffs. The authors' research reveals the many links between the magic in the Harry Potter books and its actual scientific counterpart, along with the important linked perception of practitioners and participants. xxii, 322 pp. Science, Magic, Harry Potter. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall.

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Title

The Science of Harry Potter; How Magic Really Works

Publisher

Viking, New York

Publication Date

2002

Language

English

ISBN 10

0670031534

ISBN 13

9780670031535

Binding

Paper Covered Boards

Edition

First Edition

Condition

Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Near Fine

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A charming, insightful look at the scientific principles underpinning the magic of Harry Potter reveals some of the true magic behind science. By the author of The Physics of Christmas. 100,000 first printing.

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Dr. Roger Highfield is science editor of The Daily Telegraph, which has published several thousand of his articles since 1986. A regular broadcaster on the BBC and the winner of several journalism awards, Highfield is the author of The Physics of Christmas and coauthor of such highly acclaimed books as The Arrow of Time and The Private Lives of Albert Einstein.

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