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Harry Potter : a history of magic.

By: Rowling, J. K
Contributor(s): British Library (London)
Publisher: London : Bloomsbury, 2017Description: 249 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781408890769Subject(s): Potter, Harry (Fictitious character) -- Exhibitions | Rowling, J.K. -- Characters -- Harry Potter -- Exhibitions | Magic -- History -- Exhibitions
Contents:
Introduction / by Julian Harrison -- The journey / with Julia Ecleshare -- Potions and alchemy / with Roger Highfield -- Herbology / with Anna Pavord -- Charms / with Lucy Mangan -- Astronomy / with Time Peake -- Divination / with Owen Davies -- Defence against the dark arts / with The Reverend Richard Coles -- Care of magical creatures / with Steve Backshall -- Past, present, future / with Steve Kloves.
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. Readers will be able to pore over ancient spell books, amazing illuminated scrolls that reveal the secret of the Elixir of Life, vials of dragon's blood, mandrake roots, painted centaurs and a genuine witch's broomstick, in a book that shows J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their cultural and historical forebears."-- From the Book Depository.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Book Book British Museum Asia General PR6068.O93 Z7 2017 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 112749
Total holds: 0

Includes index.

Introduction / by Julian Harrison -- The journey / with Julia Ecleshare -- Potions and alchemy / with Roger Highfield -- Herbology / with Anna Pavord -- Charms / with Lucy Mangan -- Astronomy / with Time Peake -- Divination / with Owen Davies -- Defence against the dark arts / with The Reverend Richard Coles -- Care of magical creatures / with Steve Backshall -- Past, present, future / with Steve Kloves.

"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. Readers will be able to pore over ancient spell books, amazing illuminated scrolls that reveal the secret of the Elixir of Life, vials of dragon's blood, mandrake roots, painted centaurs and a genuine witch's broomstick, in a book that shows J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their cultural and historical forebears."-- From the Book Depository.