Harry Potter : a journey through a history of magic.
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Contributors
Kay, Jim (Illustrator), illustrator.
Lomenech Gill, Olivia, illustrator.
Rowling, J. K. illustrator.
British Library, organizer,
Arthur A. Levine Books, publisher.
Status
Junior Nonfiction - North Wing Top Floor
J 823.914 H2498
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Physical Desc
143 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Language
English

Notes

General Note
Illustrations by J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, and Olivia Lomenech Gill.
General Note
"This book is based on the British Library exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic"--Title page verso.
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"A collection of artifacts from the British Library exhibition in the UK Harry Potter, A History of Magic"--Cover.
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"British Library"--Cover.
Description
"As the British Library unveils a very special new exhibition in the UK, Harry Potter: A History of Magic, readers everywhere are invited on an enchanting journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, from Care of Magical Creatures and Herbology to Defense Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, and more in this book uncovering thousands of years of magical history. Prepare to be amazed by artifacts released from the archives of the British Library, unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, and incredible illustrations from artist Jim Kay. Discover the truth behind the origins of the Philosopher's Stone, monstrous dragons, and troublesome trolls; examine real-life wands and find out what actually makes a mandrake scream; pore over remarkable pages from da Vinci's notebook; and discover the oldest atlas of the night sky. Carefully curated by the British Library and full of extraordinary treasures from all over the world, this is an unforgettable journey exploring the history of the magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories."--Cover flap.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Kay, J. (., Lomenech Gill, O., & Rowling, J. K. (2017). Harry Potter: a journey through a history of magic . Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Kay, Jim (Illustrator), Olivia, Lomenech Gill and J. K. Rowling. 2017. Harry Potter: A Journey Through a History of Magic. Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Kay, Jim (Illustrator), Olivia, Lomenech Gill and J. K. Rowling. Harry Potter: A Journey Through a History of Magic Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc, 2017.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Kay, Jim (Illustrator),, Olivia Lomenech Gill, and J. K Rowling. Harry Potter: A Journey Through a History of Magic Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2017.

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.

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