Description |
249 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits (some colour), facsimiles ; 28 cm |
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 -- J. K. Rowling |
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 |
Notes |
"British Library"--Front cover |
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"The spellbinding companion to a unique exhibition"--Cover |
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"This book is based on the British Library exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic"--Title page verso |
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Includes index |
Bibliography |
Includes index of exhibits |
Subject |
Potter, Harry (Fictitious character) -- Exhibitions.
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Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series -- Juvenile literature.
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Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series -- Miscellanea -- Exhibitions.
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Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series -- History -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature.
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Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series -- History -- Exhibitions.
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Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series.
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Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series -- Miscellanea -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature.
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Rowling, J. K. -- Knowledge -- Magic -- Exhibitions
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SUBJECT |
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2010203252 -- History http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005024 -- Exhibitions.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001275
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Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2010203252
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British Library -- Exhibitions -- Juvenile literature.
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British Library -- Exhibitions.
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SUBJECT |
British Library http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81139951 -- Exhibitions. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001275
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Fantasy fiction, English -- History and criticism -- Exhibitions.
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Harry Potter films -- Juvenile literature.
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Harry Potter films.
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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Imaginary organization) -- Exhibitions.
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Magic in literature -- Exhibitions.
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Magic -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Magic -- History.
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Witchcraft -- History -- Exhibitions.
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Wizards in literature -- Exhibitions.
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Harry Potter films.
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Magic -- History.
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Genre/Form |
Exhibition catalogs.
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Trivia and miscellanea.
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Author |
Kay, Jim (Illustrator), illustrator
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Lomenech Gill, Olivia, illustrator
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Rowling, J. K., illustrator, author
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British Library, host institution
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ISBN |
1408890763 (hardback) |
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9781408890769 (hardback) |
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