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HARRY POTTER - A HISTORY OF MAGIC - BRITISH LIB...

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. This is the ultimate gift for
Harry Potter fans  curious minds  big imaginations  bibliophiles and readers around the world
who missed out on the chance to see the exhibition in person.

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