Harry Potter - The Big Film Universe

After the cinema audience in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone first made acquaintance with the wizard boy with the lightning-shaped scar, the Harry Potter films became one of the most successful and popular film series of all time. This book presents a visual chronicle of the work of the artists and filmmakers involved, who made the magic come alive. Hundreds of fascinating artworks, from production drawings and concept designs to sketches and graphics, provide insights into the creative processes that brought the magical world to life on screen. With many previously unpublished images of Hogwarts Castle and other magical places, of popular witches and wizards, and of fantastic creatures, this book immerses the fan completely into the magical world. It becomes clear how the imagination of one author became the life project of many people. The Art of Harry Potter - an ultimate compendium that illuminates the artistic aspects behind the magical film series and takes the reader on an adventurous journey.

In 2017, J.K. Rowling, Bloomsbury and the British Library joined forces to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The result was an exhibition that takes its visitors on a journey into the heart of the Harry Potter stories, and this special book.It brings together many weird, wonderful and fascinating artifacts from the British Library's archives, as well as never-before-published treasures from J.K. Rowling's personal possessions, and invites you to discover in a whole new way the various subjects taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry - from astronomy and potions to wizardry and divination.A variety of experts guide you through each magical subject and inside a treasure trove of exhibits from the British Library and other collections from around the world. You can delve into ancient spells, admire celestial globes and unroll illuminated manuscripts that promise to reveal the elixir of life. You can see vials of dragon's blood, snake wands, strange mandrake roots, painted centaurs and a real witch's broom. This interplay of myths, history and the magic of the Harry Potter novels is exciting and absolutely fascinating!

"Do you want to know more about Hogwarts Castle? Want to know why the ice sculptures at the Yule Ball never melt, where Galleons, Sickles and Knuts are minted, and how to get a Hippogriff to work with actors?Then welcome in. Dive into the adventurous world behind the scenes of the Harry Potter films. Learn everything firsthand. Actors and directors reveal their secrets, reveal film tricks, show previously unpublished photos and tell all sorts of stories from the shooting. A unique collector's edition with numerous elaborately designed extras from the feature films.Elaborately designed extras such as pop-ups and flaps make the book a special, interactive reading experience. The book includes everything a Harry Potter fan needs to know."

When you hear pumpkin juice and cauldron cakes, you immediately feel transported to the Great Hall of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. But the culinary world of wizards and witches has much more to offer: From rock cakes to butterbeer to syrup tart and hearty roast, each of the 7 volumes contains a variety of recipes for every time of day and every situation.The unofficial Harry Potter cookbook gathers over 150 magical recipes, easy to implement and explained step by step. With this book, you don't need house elves to prepare a delicious dish that can even make a gloomy goblin smile.The indispensable gift for every fan!