ISBN |
9781408890776 |
Author |
British Library |
Title |
Harry Potter : a journey through a history of magic. |
Portion of title |
Journey through a history of magic |
History of magic |
Publication |
London :: Bloomsbury, 2017. |
Physical description |
143 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 25 cm. |
Notes |
"20 years of Harry Potter magic" -- Cover. |
"Includes fascinating artefacts from the British Library's exhibition Harry Potter: a history of magic" -- Cover. |
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. |
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. |
Subject |
Rowling, J. K. |
Potter, Harry, .(Fictitious character) |
British Library |
Harry Potter series (Rowling, J. K.) |
Fantasy fiction, English--History and criticism --Exhibitions --Juvenile literature |
Harry Potter (Fictitious character)--Exhibitions --Juvenile literature |
Magic in literature--Exhibitions --Juvenile literature |
Wizards in literature--Exhibitions --Juvenile literature |
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization)--Exhibitions --Juvenile literature |
Harry Potter films--Juvenile literature |
Magic --Juvenile literature. |
Animals, Mythical--Juvenile literature |
Genre |
Exhibition catalogs |
Fantasy fiction, Juvenile |
Harry Potter films |
Added author |
Rowling, J. K. illustrator, author. |
Kay, Jim (Illustrator), illustrator. |
Lomenech Gill, Olivia illustrator. |
Added corporate author |
British Library |
Shelf Location |
J 823.914/HAR |