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Harry Potter : a history of magic.

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 Witc...

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Corporate Authors: British Library.
Group Author: Harrison, Julian, 1970- (Contributor); Lock, Alexander (Alexander James) (Curator); Kirk, Tanya (Curator); Norledge, Joanna (Curator)
Published: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc,
Publisher Address: London :
Publication Dates: 2017.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Rowling, J. K. > Harry Potter series > History > Exhibitions > Juvenile literature.
Rowling, J. K. > Harry Potter series > Miscellanea > Exhibitions > Juvenile literature.
Rowling, J. K. > Harry Potter series > History > Exhibitions.
British Library > Exhibitions > Juvenile literature.
British Library > Exhibitions.
Witchcraft > History > Exhibitions.
Magic in literature > Exhibitions.
Wizards in literature > Exhibitions.
Harry Potter films.
Magic > History.
Summary: 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 perspective on their magical theme.
Item Description: "The spellbinding companion to a unique exhibition"--Cover.
"British Library"--Cover.
"This book is based on the British Library exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic"--Page facing title page.
Carrier Form: 249 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits (some colour), facsimiles ; 28 cm
Bibliography: Includes index and bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9781408890769
1408890763
Index Number: PR6068
CLC: I561.074-28
Call Number: I561.074-28/H323
Contents: Introduction / Julian Harrison -- The journey / Julia Eccleshare -- Potions and alchemy / Roger Highfield -- Herbology / Anna Pavord -- Charms / Lucy Mangan -- Astronomy / Tim Peake -- Divination / Owen Davies -- Defence against the dark arts / Richard Coles -- Care of magical creatures / Steve Backshall -- Past, present, future / Steve Kloves -- About J.K. Rowling -- The British Library.

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