Harry Potter: A History of Magic (American Edition)

Description

The official companion book to the special exhibition Harry Potter: A History
of Magic, featuring an extraordinary treasure trove of magical artifacts,
original drafts and drawings by J.K. Rowling, and additional material
exclusive to the US run of this unforgettable exhibition! As we celebrate the
20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the US, readers
everywhere are invited to explore the extraordinary subjects of the Hogwarts
curriculum – Potions & Alchemy, Divination, Care of Magical Creatures, and
more – and examine incredible historical artifacts, items from J.K. Rowling’s
personal archive, and stunning original artwork from Harry Potter series
artists Mary GrandPré, Jim Kay, and Brian Selznick. Published in conjunction
with the special exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic (coming to the
New-York Historical Society after a record-breaking sold-out run at the
British Library), this complete catalogue of the over 150 artifacts on display
gives readers an up-close look at magical treasures from all over the world.
Exclusive to the New York run are amazing artifacts from American institutions
— including an original Audubon illustration, a narwhal’s tusk (or is it a
unicorn’s horn?), an ancient Iranian astrolabe, and more — as well as never-
before-seen original artwork by Mary GrandPré and early correspondence between
J.K. Rowling and her American editor, Arthur Levine. This special publication
is an essential volume for Harry Potter fans, history buffs, and bibliophiles,
and a fascinating exploration of the history of the magic at the heart of the
Harry Potter stories. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Arthur A. Levine Books; Illustrated edition (October 9, 2018)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1338311506
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 01
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 years and up
• Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 – 6
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.05 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.2 x 1 x 10.6 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #33,038 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8 in Children's Literary Criticism (Books) #84 in Children's Mystery & Wonders Books (Books) #124 in Art History (Books)