Take an irresistible romp through the history of magic, from alchemy to unicorns, ancient witchcraft to Harry’s Hogwarts, packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, magical illustrations from Jim Kay, and weird, wonderful and inspiring artefacts released from the archives at the British Library. This spellbinding book guides readers through the Hogwarts curriculum, covering Herbology, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, Divination and more. Uncover the truth behind making the Philosopher’s Stone, brew your very own potion, and learn the secret of invisible ink. Discover the history of mandrake roots and dragons, find out what witches really used their brooms for, pore over incredible images of actual mermaids, and read about real-life potions, astronomers and alchemists. The perfect gift for aspiring witches and wizards, and any Harry Potter fan – celebrating twenty years of Harry Potter magic, and produced in association with the British Library to support their major exhibition, Harry Potter: A History of Magic.
ISBN 13: 9781408890776
Author: British Library
