The Art of Harry Potter - The Great Harry Potter Book

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!

Over 500 pages of detailed information on the making of all eight Harry Potter films - here even the biggest fans will learn things they didn't know. In very personal interviews, actors and directors talk about the exciting filming and provide exclusive insights into the fascinating world of Harry Potter through countless photos and illustrations. A journey of discovery behind the scenes. A must-have for true fans and cineastes!

"Want to learn 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 to . Immerse yourself in 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 Actors and directors reveal their secrets, reveal film tricks, show previously unpublished photos and tell all sorts of stories from the filming. A unique collector's edition with numerous lavishly designed extras from the feature films.Lavishly designed extras such as pop-ups and flaps make the book a special, interactive reading experience. The book contains everything a Harry Potter fan needs to know."