Harry Potter : a history of magic
2017
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Summary: A History of Magic is the official book of the exhibition, collaboration between Bloomsbury, J.K. Rowling and the brilliant curators of the British Library. 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. showcasing a treasure trove of artefacts from the British Library and other collections around the world, 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. Readers will be able to pore over ancient spell books, amazing illuminated scrolls that reveal the secret of the Elixir of Life, vials of dragon's blood, mandrake roots, painted centaurs and a genuine witch's broomstick, in a book that shows J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their cultural and historical forebears.
Main title:
Harry Potter : a history of magic / illustrated by Jim Kay & Olivia Lomenach Gill
Imprint:
London : Bloomsbury / British Library, 2017.
Collation:
143 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Notes:
"This book is based on the British Library exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic"--Title page verso.
Contents:
The magical world of Harry Potter -- The journey -- Potions and alchemy -- Herbology -- Charms -- Astronomy -- Divination -- Defence against the dark arts -- Care of magical creatures -- Past, present, future -- The British Library -- J. K. Rowling.
ISBN:
97813382671059781408890769
Dewey class:
823.914823
Language:
English
Added title:
Subject:
Rowling, J.K. 1965- Harry Potter series -- History -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literatureRowling, J.K. 1965- Harry Potter series -- Juvenile literatureBritish Library -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literatureHarry Potter films -- Juvenile literatureMagic -- History -- Juvenile literatureFantasy fiction, Juvenile
BRN:
315033
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Junior Non-Fiction Language & Literature | 823 HAR | Onloan - Due: 17 Oct 2024 |