Harry Potter : a journey through A history of magic.
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Contributors
Rowling, J. K. illustrator.
Kay, Jim (Illustrator) illustrator.
Lomenech Gill, Olivia, illustrator.
British Library, organizer,
Arthur A. Levine Books, publisher.
Published
New York, NY : Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., [2017].
Physical Desc
143 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Status
Lower Level - Nonfiction
J 823.914 HARRY
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Published
New York, NY : Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., [2017].
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Language
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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
Complementing the British Library exhibit, provides an overview of the Hogwarts curriculum, covering thousands of years of magic history and displaying artifacts released from the Library's archives, previously-unseen materials, and items from throughout the world.
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)

Rowling, J. K., Kay, J. (., & Lomenech Gill, O. (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)

Rowling, J. K, Jim (Illustrator) Kay and Olivia, Lomenech Gill. 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)

Rowling, J. K, Jim (Illustrator) Kay and Olivia, Lomenech Gill. 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)

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

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