A comprehensive full-color compendium of the key characters in all eight of the Harry Potter
films filled with never-before-seen photographs and illustrations covering the costumes
makeup weaponry and behind-the-scenes story that brought each personality memorably to life
on the big screen. Harry Potter: The Character Vault offers fans a deeper look at the creative
development of the characters introduced in the books and brought to life in the theatrical
series. Jody Revenson brings you closer to Harry Ron Hermione and the students and faculty
at Hogwarts the bureaucrats at the Ministry of Magic the Triwizard Tournament competitors
the wizarding world families and the dark forces against them. Each profile in the book
includes design sketches and unit photography showcasing the costumes of each character along
with an image of his or her wand and other iconic props specific to the characters?brooms
Harry's invisibility cloak Mad-Eye Moody's eye and prosthetic leg and more. Discover how
Quidditch gear and Hogwarts' robes subtly changed as the characters grew up discover the
fashion and artistry behind the Weasley style the Yule Ball dresses and robes Slug Club party
wear and Death Eater masks and costumes. Interweaving interviews with the special effects
experts costume designers makeup artists and the cast Jody Revenson shows fans how the magic
happens revealing the unique filming techniques used to change particular characters' sizes
such as a giant Hagrid and Madame Maxime as well as special makeup processes that created the
look of Harry's Stinging Hex and Peter Pettigrew's rat-like visage. Featured throughout are
intriguing profiles of the special makeup effects artists who share the most memorable effects
they've used to transform ordinary actors into their extraordinary fictional counterparts.
Harry Potter: The Character Vault is your exclusive all-access pass into the creative process
of the largest film franchise of all time and comes complete with two exclusive removable
features.
