Harry Potter - The Book of Magical Brooms

Every wand has its own story. The wands in the Harry Potter films are as unique as the witch or wizard who wields them. Whether it's Hermione Granger's elegant, vine-decorated wand or the Death Eaters' wands adorned with bone inlays: each specimen was designed and built by the filmmakers to match the character of its respective owner. is the ultimate guide to the magical wands from the films, their creators, and the characters who use them. In addition to detailed descriptions of their appearance and special properties, each wand is individually explained by the actors and prop makers. The reader also learns everything about Ollivanders wand shop, different wand techniques, and the realization of the unforgettable wand duels on screen as well as lots of tricks and secrets of the filmmakers. This extraordinary edition is the ideal reference work for every Harry Potter fan.

Do you want to know more about Hogwarts Castle? Do you want to know why the ice sculptures at the Christmas ball never melt, where Galleons, Sickles and Knuts are minted, and how to get a Hippogriff to work with actors? Then welcome to Harry Potter – The Great Film Magic. Dive into the adventurous world behind the scenes of the Harry Potter films. Learn everything first hand. Actors and directors reveal their secrets, reveal film tricks, show previously unpublished photos and tell all kinds of stories from the shooting. A unique collector's edition with numerous elaborately designed extras from the cinema films.A must for real fans!Extended edition with additional content on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 and many new removable extras.

From the first moment, Harry Potter is enchanted by Quidditch. And Harry Potter fans feel the same way! But how did the magical sport come into being? When was the racing broom developed? And what are the most common (highly creative) ways to foul?This magnificent deluxe edition reveals what bludgers are made of, how the Quidditch team 'Wimbourne Wasps' got its name, and many more quirky and exciting details.Large format and beautifully finished - this book is the perfect gift for reading aloud, rediscovering and dreaming along. With boundless imagination, British artist Emily Gravett reinterprets Harry's favourite schoolbook. Her illustrations bring the sport to life and it's clear: Quidditch is real!

AN INDISPENSABLE TRAVEL COMPANION PACKED WITH EVERYTHING NECESSARY FOR THE JOURNEY TO HOGWARTS!Every year on September 1st, young witches and wizards gather on Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross Station in London. With lots of luggage and the ticket in hand, they board the Hogwarts Express and embark on the journey to Hogwarts, the school for witchcraft and wizardry.Join them on Platform 9¾ and bring all the items you find in this set - like the Hogwarts acceptance letter and much more! Embark on a magical journey, learn all about Platform 9¾ and the Hogwarts Express, and relive the most beautiful moments from the movies!THIS SET INCLUDES:Lots of exciting extras – Harry's Hogwarts acceptance letter, the list of all books and items the students need for the school year, a ticket for the Hogwarts Express, a map of Hogwarts for first-year students, Luna Lovegood's Spectrespecs and much moreStickers, postcards and other stationery – such as a ruler in the shape of the Whomping Willow, Chocolate Frog sticky notes, Honeydukes sweets stickers and a travel diary and pencil from Platform 9¾Interesting facts about the filming of the movie series and insider info from actors and crew.

Welcome to the world of magical characters from the Harry Potter universe!From Albus Dumbledore to Severus Snape to Rubeus Hagrid - here fans will find everything they have always wanted to know about the teachers and employees of the magic school. How were the elaborate costumes created? Who required special effects? And how were the appropriate wands designed for each wizard? This volume provides the answers to these and many other exciting questions. With lots of great photos and interesting background information, this book is an absolute must-have for every Harry Potter fan.