Harry potter history of magic at the british library. For more information on the exhibition, see the press release here. Harry potter a journey through a history of magic by. I enjoyed this audiobook of the exhibition catalog for the harry potter. A history of magic is an exhibition of realword magical artefacts and history presented alongside artefacts from the development of j. A history of magic coming to the newyork historical society after a recordbreaking soldout run at the british library.
Celebrating twenty years of harry potter magic, and produced in association with the british library to support. T o celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of the first book in the harry potter series, j. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix is the longest book in the series, at 766 pages in the uk version and 870 pages in the us version. Initially it was interesting listening to the behind the scenes tidbits about how the world of harry potter came into being, but as time went on the discussion shifted to the real life history of magic, based. Browse and buy the book of the exhibition celebrating 20 years since the publication of harry potter and the philosophers stone. Harry potter a journey through a history of magic on. Unseen material from j k rowling and bloomsburys personal collections sit alongside artefacts from the british librarys archives in the new harry potter. Harry potter, a journey through the history of magic, is at the british library, london nw1, until 28 february, and the new york historical society from october 2018. A history of magic is the official book of the exhibition from the curators of the british library. To commemorate 20 years of harry potter, the british library hosted a harry potter. The british library has decided to make its exhibit. A journey through a history of magic features unseen sketches and manuscript pages from j.
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of harry. A history of magic is the official book of the onceinalifetime exhibition from the brilliant curators of the british library. A collaboration between the british library, bloomsbury the uk publisher of the harry potter series, and j. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first harry potter book, the british library is hosting an exhibition of the reallife magical history behind jk rowlings beloved classics. The story of harry potter at the british library lead curator julian harrison on creating harry potter. The british exhibition was a collaboration between the british library, bloomsbury publisher of the harry potter series.
A history of magic, readers everywhere are invited on an enchanting journey through the hogwarts curriculum. A history of magic is the official book of the recordbreaking british library exhibition, a onceinalifetime collaboration between bloomsbury, j. As the british library unveils a very special new exhibition in the uk, harry potter. It takes the reader on a journey through the subjects studied at hogwarts school of witchcraft. Rowlings original pitch for the philosophers stone is now on display at the british. I originally picked this up after skimming through it at the bookstore and seeing images of drafts and annotations of the original books, so i had to buy it. We unveil 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 official companion book to the british library exhibition and the ultimate gift for harry potter fans. A history of magic is the official book of the exhibiti. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of harry potter and the. We unveil rare books, manuscripts and magical objects from the british librarys collection, capturing the traditions of folklore and magic which are at the heart of the harry potter. The official companion book to the special exhibition harry potter. And just in time for halloween, theres an enchanting exhibition opening at the british library. A history of magic explore the wonders of the british library exhibition. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read harry potter a history of magic. You see the british library has a long history of publishing supporting books for their larger. Rowling and illustrator jim kay, both on display for the first time. A member of british library staff poses for a picture with harry potter books published in several languages at the harry potter a history of magic exhibition at the british library, in london. You will need to select a timeslot when you book your tickets.
This book is the written equivalent of walking through the british library s actual museum harry potter. Have you ever wanted to delve into divination, ponder the peculiarities of potions. Harry potter a journey through a history of magic a. Rowling and the brilliant curators of the british library. In a unique collaboration between bloomsbury and the curators of the british library, two new books will be published this autumn to accompany harry potter. A history of magic exhibition and this book is essentially a behind the scenes look at some of the manuscripts, artefacts and history of the magical or mythical creatures or items featured within harry potter. Have you ever wanted to delve into divination, ponder the peculiarities of potions and discover magical creatures. Julian harrison, lead curator of medieval historical manuscripts here at the library, picks out collection items from our harry potter. Explore the wonders of the british library exhibition. A history of magic tickets go on sale today at the newyork historical society, which will host the. A history of magic is a treasure trove of rare books, manuscripts, magical objects. An irresistible romp through the history of magic, from alchemy to unicorns, ancient witchcraft to harrys hogwarts packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from j. A history of magic exhibit by the british library and the newyork historical society.
New york, ny april 26, 2018 following a blockbuster run at the british library in london, harry potter. British library to host exhibition celebrating 20 years of. A history of magic available online so everyone magic born and muggle alike can have a chance to. Harry potter a history of magic by british library. Rowling, the exhibition was created to celebrate the. It promises to take readers on a fascinating journey through the.
A history of magic is the official ebook of the onceinalifetime exhibition from the brilliant curators of the british library. A history of magic exhibition and this book is essentially a behind the scenes look at some of the manuscripts, artefacts. A history of magic is the official book of the exhibition, a onceinalifetime collaboration between bloomsbury, j. Harry potter a history of magic now open the british library. Harry potter a history of magic the british library. The ebook of the exhibition ebook written by british library. The book of the exhibition paperback published november 27th 2018 by bloomsbury childrens books paperback, 256 pages. The perfect gift for aspiring witches and wizards and any harry potter fan. 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. T o to mark the 20th anniversary of harry potter and the philosophers stone, bloomsbury publishing is teaming up with the british library for a very special exhibition.