Harry Potter

"Harry Potter: The Character Vault provides an enthralling look at the creative development that helped bring the charac... (more)

"Harry Potter: The Character Vault provides an enthralling look at the creative development that helped bring the characters of the wizarding world to life on-screen, from the elaborate costumes and makeup to the special effects and essential props. Detailed profiles of each character include behind-the-scenes insights from the actors, never-before-seen concept art, unit photography, and other filmmaking secrets for the Warner Bros. archive." (less)

As Harry faces his upcoming fifth year at Hogwarts Academy, there are increasing rumors of dark times coming and of Lord... (more)

As Harry faces his upcoming fifth year at Hogwarts Academy, there are increasing rumors of dark times coming and of Lord Voldemort's return to power, and a secret anti-Voldemort society, The Order of the Phoenix, begins meeting again. (less)

"As the British Library unveils a very special new exhibition in the UK, Harry Potter: A History of Magic, readers every... (more)

"As the British Library unveils a very special new exhibition in the UK, Harry Potter: A History of Magic, readers everywhere are invited on an enchanting journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, from Care of Magical Creatures and Herbology to Defense Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, and more in this book uncovering thousands of years of magical history. Prepare to be amazed by artifacts released from the archives of the British Library, unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, and incredible illustrations from artist Jim Kay. Discover the truth behind the origins of the Philosopher's Stone, monstrous dragons, and troublesome trolls; examine real-life wands and find out what actually makes a mandrake scream; pore over remarkable pages from da Vinci's notebook; and discover the oldest atlas of the night sky. Carefully curated by the British Library and full of extraordinary treasures from all over the world, this is an unforgettable journey exploring the history of the magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories."--Cover flap. (less)

The creatures and beasts that populate the Harry Potter films are funny, majestic, chilling, and loving. Discover how th... (more)

The creatures and beasts that populate the Harry Potter films are funny, majestic, chilling, and loving. Discover how they were brought to life, using time-honored techniques and new practical and digital methods. (less)

Throughout the making of the eight Harry Potter movies, designers and craftspeople were tasked with creating fabulous ch... (more)

Throughout the making of the eight Harry Potter movies, designers and craftspeople were tasked with creating fabulous chocolate-fantasy feasts, flying brooms, enchanted maps, and much more, in addition to numerous magical items necessary in a wizard everyday life-- for example, newspapers with moving photos, vicious textbooks, and Howlers. Harry Potter: The Artifact Vault chronicles the work of the graphics department in creating vibrant and imaginative labels for potions bottles, brooms, and candy; the creation of Quidditch Quaffles, Bludgers, and Golden Snitches, lovingly crafted by the prop making team; and the stunning inventiveness used by the entire crew to create a rich, bewitched filmic universe. (less)

A guide to the locations in the "Harry Potter" films includes detailed profiles of each location, concept art, behind-th... (more)

A guide to the locations in the "Harry Potter" films includes detailed profiles of each location, concept art, behind-the-scenes photographs, and interviews from the cast and crew. (less)

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Complementing the British Library exhibit at the New-York Historical Society, this book covers thousands of years of mag... (more)

Complementing the British Library exhibit at the New-York Historical Society, this book covers thousands of years of magic history and the magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories which includes the wondrous subjects of the curriculum at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft. The exhibition includes artifacts from the British Library, New-York Historical Society, and other world-renowned institutions and features unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, and illustrations from artists Mary GrandPré, Jim Kay, and Brian Selznick. Discover the truth behind the origins of the Philosopher's Stone and troublesome trolls; examine real-life wands, and discover the oldest atlas of the night sky. (less)

Packed with interactive inserts and featuring dazzling behind-the-scenes art, Hogwarts: A Movie Scrapbook offers a one-o... (more)

Packed with interactive inserts and featuring dazzling behind-the-scenes art, Hogwarts: A Movie Scrapbook offers a one-of-a-kind look at the classes, professors, and student life at Hogwarts as seen in the Harry Potter films. Every year, students clamber aboard the Hogwarts Express at Platform 9 3/4 and make their way back to Hogwarts for the start of another magical school year. This magical scrapbook takes young readers behind the scenes of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, covering everything from how students arrive at the school and are sorted into their houses to the many magical subjects they study while there. Detailed profiles of each class feature information about the professors, classrooms, and key lessons seen in the films, each with concept illustrations, behind-the-scenes photographs, and fascinating reflections from the actors and filmmakers, to give readers a fascinating peek at Hogwarts academic life. (less)

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"Celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the first Harry Potter book, this documentary visits the real-life magical his... (more)

"Celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the first Harry Potter book, this documentary visits the real-life magical history behind J.K. Rowling's beloved classics. With footage from the British Library's exhibition and exclusive access to a priceless collection of artifacts, experience the fascinating, real history of the magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories. Includes interviews with J. K. Rowling herself as she examines the most exciting items on display, and talks for the first time about her own personal drawings and drafts featured in the exhibition"--Container. (less)