Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Kindle is not a good format for this book. Among the greatest treasures in the Library’s collection are two copies of the Magna Carta from 1215; the Lindisfarne Gospels; Leonardo da Vinci’s notebook; the first edition of the, Harry Potter: Crafting Wizardry: The Official Harry Potter Craft Book. Topics literature Language English. However, between the two, I prefer this book than the latter because it is hardbound, whereas Journey is an oversized paperback. Today, I will be unboxing my box from The Wizarding Trunk! I didn't expect this much detail, this much beauty. The perfect mix of fun, fascinating and educational that will keep you and your family spellbound… The Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition unveils rare books, manuscripts and magical objects from the British Library’s collection, capturing the traditions of folklore and magic which are at the heart of the Harry Potter stories. The hour-long documentary, which aired on BBC Two in October, is narrated by Imelda Staunton and features an in-depth look at the British Library’s … This is a wonderful book for any Harry Potter fan. This is a wonderful book for any Harry Potter fan. has been added to your Cart. Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears. I wish I had been to see the exhibition (no excuse as it is an 1hr train journey away) but Google have created this online version which goes brilliantly with the book. Beautiful hardcover addition to my Harry Potter library. Please try again. Magic. Unable to add item to List. Superficial Look At The History Of Harry Potter Artefacts. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. However, between the two, I prefer this book than the latter because it is hardbound, whereas Journey is an oversized paperback. But, believe me, it is worth the extra dollars! Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Harry Potter), Quidditch Through the Ages: The Illustrated Edition (Illustrated edition) (Harry Potter), The Tales of Beedle the Bard: The Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter), The Unofficial Harry Potter Character Compendium: MuggleNet's Ultimate Guide to Who's Who in the Wizarding World (The Unofficial Harry Potter Reference Library), Hogwarts Library: The Illustrated Collection (Harry Potter), Harry Potter: Exploring Diagon Alley (From the Films of Harry Potter). Any Harry Potter fan would find it beautiful and informational. The book is very well written with accompanying photographs, manuscripts and detailed illustrations from various artists including extremely rare pieces of art made by J.K Rowling before she became the world’s most notable children’s writer (except that HP books are pretty much for everyone regardless of age lol), Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018. Please try again. Make sure to buy this one...it's the hardcover British version. This is gorgeous and any Harry Potter fan would find it beautiful and informational. Addeddate 2020-09-18 19:12:52 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, right through to Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures. If you have poor eyesight, beware this isn't an actual book with printed words, but rather copies of "maps", and "documents", which I think do not lend themselves well to the e-reader format. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Beautiful Companion to the British Library Exhibition, Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2018. Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2018, So I purchased this book in order to understand some of the background and history behind the gigantic, full of folklore world of HP and I wasn’t disappointed. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Richly illustrated and quite (veeery) heavy book - with lots of pages. Amazing view into the magical mind and world of Joanne K. Rowling. I believe the only major difference between the Bloomsbury edition and the Scholastic edition is different cover artwork. This one however, is hardback, with a gorgeous cover, and is full of wonderful insights and information about the world of Harry Potter. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. This book is incredible! Harry Potter: A History o... Make sure to buy this one...it's the hardcover British version. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. (ISBN 9781408890776) is paperback, smaller, and geared towards families. Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 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. Welcome back to another magical unboxing video!! Something went wrong. Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. Please try again. Amazing view into the magical mind and world of Joanne K. Rowling. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Children's Mystery & Wonders Books (Books), Harry Potter - A Journey Through A History of Magic, Harry Potter: A Journey Through a History of Magic. This one however, is hardback, with a gorgeous cover, and is full of wonderful insights and information about the world of Harry Potter. The inclusions of character profiles, JK Rowling's notes and drafts, and Jim Kay and Olivia --'s drawings from the illustrated book really add the last tough. This was not one of the textbooks that Harry had read most attentively. (ISBN 9781338267105) in the United States. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Of course, it cost almost thrice as much as Journey. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! I saw the paperback version this weekend in a store and it is no where near as great as this version. You can never go wrong with a Harry Potter fan and gifting this fun-filled, illustrated book, titled A History of Magic. Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020. through the eyes of both Muggles and Wizards and Witches. Hear an icon's life story, timeless music, and message. Please try again. Potter. (ISBN 9781408890776) is paperback, smaller, and geared towards families. I wish I had been to see the exhibition (no excuse as it is an 1hr train journey away) but Google have created this online version which goes brilliantly with the book. A must-have if you are a fan, or simply just a gift for the interested - it is filled with facts from the muggle world (my world, sadly). 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