Harry Potter: A History of Magic by Julian Harrison

In celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, you are invited to explore the history of magic ...

In 2017, J.K. Rowling, Bloomsbury and the British Library joined together to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. A brand new exhibition opened its doors -- taking visitors on a journey to the heart of the Harry Potter stories.

This book is the wonderful companion to that unique collaboration, filled with weird, wonderful and inspiring artefacts from the British Library archives and unseen treasures from J.K. Rowling's personal collection. It invites you to delve deeper into the curriculum at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry -- from Astronomy and Potions classes to Charms and Divination.

A host of experts are on hand to guide you through each magical subject, leading you into a treasure trove of artefacts from the British Library and other collections around the world. Pore over ancient spellbooks, marvel at celestial globes and unfurl amazing illuminated scrolls that promise to reveal the secret of the Elixir of Life. Prepare to gaze at vials of dragon's blood, serpent wands, curious mandrake roots, painted centaurs of a genuine witch's broomstick. The intersection between myth, history and the magic of the Harry Potter stories is destined to fascinate and entertain.

Genres: Fantasy - Harry Potter - Young Adult - Magic - Mythology - Art - Books about Books - Historical