Harry Potter – A History of Magic

Harry Potter: A History of Magic is the official book of the record-breaking British Library exhibition, a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between Bloomsbury, J.K. Rowling and a team of brilliant curators. As the spectacular show takes up residence at the New York Historical Society from October 2018, this gorgeous book – available in paperback for the first time – takes readers on a fascinating journey through the subjects studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, from Astronomy and Potions 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.

"Harry Potter - A History of Magic" er bogen der blev lavet i sammenhæng med udstillingen af samme navn. Udstillingen og bogen er resultatet af et enestående samarbejde mellem Bloomsbury, British Library og selvfølgelig J.K. Rowling. Bogen tager læseren med på en rejse gennem fagene på Hogwarts og samler desuden eksklusive manuskripter og skitser, der har haft betydning for udviklingen af Harry Potter universet. Derudover indeholder bogen essays fra anerkendte forfattere, der er blevet bedt om at reflektere over et aspekt af magi. "Harry Potter - A History of Magic" er et must for alle der vil fordybe sig endnu mere i Harry Potters magiske verden.

"Harry Potter - A History of Magic" er bogen der blev lavet i sammenhæng med udstillingen af samme navn. Udstillingen og bogen er resultatet af et enestående samarbejde mellem Bloomsbury, British Library og selvfølgelig J.K. Rowling. Bogen tager læseren med på en rejse gennem fagene på Hogwarts og samler desuden eksklusive manuskripter og skitser, der har haft betydning for udviklingen af Harry Potter universet. Derudover indeholder bogen essays fra anerkendte forfattere, der er blevet bedt om at reflektere over et aspekt af magi. "Harry Potter - A History of Magic" er et must for alle der vil fordybe sig endnu mere i Harry Potters magiske verden.