![]() Items in order will be sent via Express post as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. Order may come in multiple shipments, however you will only be charged a flat fee.Ģ-10 days after all items have arrived in the warehouse ![]() Items in order will be sent as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. 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. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their cultural and historical forebears. 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. 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. 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.Įach 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. Rowling and a team of brilliant curators. Note that you must book a ticket for a specified time slot online before visiting this exhibition.Ĭan't make it to Tokyo Station Gallery? Some parts of the show are available online for free, so you can read stories of the men and women wrongly accused of witchcraft in the 17th century, and even check out more of Jim Kay's illustrations.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. Highlights include a sketched diagram of the hidden entrance to Diagon Alley, as well as a stunning study of the Hogwarts Express at platform nine-and-three-quarters by illustrator Jim Kay. Potterheads will also have the special opportunity to see Rowling’s sketches, notes and original manuscripts from the early stages of writing what would become one of the most successful fiction series of all time. The exhibition is divided into different subjects taught at Hogwarts, so you can explore the roots of disciplines like herbology, alchemy, divination and enchantment through a trove of ancient parchment, curious trinkets and other artefacts dating back to the 4th century. ![]() This exhibition all the way from the British Library in London has finally made its way to Tokyo. ![]() When crafting the Harry Potter books, Rowling found inspiration in ancient mythology and researched once-widespread supernatural beliefs from around the world. ![]() Rowling’s world of witchcraft and wizardry is fantasy. ![]()
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