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Harry Potter : a journey through a history of magic.

"An irresistible romp through the history of magic, from alchemy to unicorns, ancient witchcraft to Harry's Hogwarts - packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, magical illustrations from Jim Kay and weird, wonderful and inspiring artefacts that have been magicall...

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Corporate Authors: British Library. (sponsoring body.)
Published: Bloomsbury Publishing ,
Publisher Address: London :
Publication Dates: 2017
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Rowling, J. K. > Harry Potter series > History > Exhibitions > Juvenile literature.
Harry Potter series (Rowling, J. K.)
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Curiosities & Wonders.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / History.
Children's nonfiction.
Exhibition catalogs.
History.
Juvenile works.
Summary: "An irresistible romp through the history of magic, from alchemy to unicorns, ancient witchcraft to Harry's Hogwarts - packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, magical illustrations from Jim Kay and weird, wonderful and inspiring artefacts that have been magically released from the archives at the British Library. This spellbinding book takes readers on a journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, including Herbology, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, Divination and more. Discover the truth behind making the Philosopher's Stone, create your very own potion and uncover the secret of invisible ink. Learn all about the history of mandrake roots and dragons, discover what witches really used their brooms for, pore over incredible images of actual mermaids and read about real-life potions, astronomers and alchemists. The perfect gift for aspiring witches and wizards and any Harry Potter fan. Celebrating twenty years of Harry Potter magic, and produced in association with the British Library to support their major exhibition, Harry Potter: A History of Magic." --
Item Description: "20 years of Harry Potter magic"--Cover.
"Includes fascinating artifacts from the British Library's exhibition Harry Potter, a History of Magic"--Front cover.
"British Library"--Front cover.
Carrier Form: 143 pages : black & white and colored illustrations ; 25 cm
ISBN: 9781408890776
1408890771
Index Number: PR6068
CLC: I561.84
Call Number: I561.84/H323
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.

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