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Harry Potter : a history of magic. History of magic - London : Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2017. - 249 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits (some colour), facsimiles ; 28 cm

"The spellbinding companion to a unique exhibition"--Cover. "British Library"--Cover. "This book is based on the British Library exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic"--Page facing title page. Includes index.

Includes index and bibliographical references.

Introduction / Julian Harrison -- The journey / Julia Eccleshare -- Potions and alchemy / Roger Highfield -- Herbology / Anna Pavord -- Charms / Lucy Mangan -- Astronomy / Tim Peake -- Divination / Owen Davies -- Defence against the dark arts / Richard Coles -- Care of magical creatures / Steve Backshall -- Past, present, future / Steve Kloves -- About J.K. Rowling -- The British Library.

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.

ISBN: 9781408890769 1408890763

Subjects--Personal Names:
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series --History--Exhibitions.
Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter series --Miscellanea--Exhibitions.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Magic in literature--Exhibitions.
Wizards in literature--Exhibitions.
Magic--History.

LC Class. No.: PR6068.O93 / H36 2017 PR6068.O93 / H37 2017

Dewey Class. No.: 133.4309