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Harry Potter: A History of Magic: The eBook of the Exhibition

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Harry A History of Magic is the official companion eBook to the special exhibition Harry A History of Magic that ran at the British Library in 2017 and New-York Historical Society in 2018.

Explore the extraordinary subjects of the Hogwarts curriculum - Potions & Alchemy, Divination, Care of Magical Creatures, and more - and examine incredible historical artifacts, items from J.K. Rowling's personal archive, and stunning original artwork from Harry Potter series artists Mary GrandPré, Jim Kay, and Brian Selznick.

This complete catalogue of the over 150 artifacts on display gives readers an up-close look at magical treasures from all over the world, and their inspiration on J.K. Rowling's magical inventions. Readers will be able to pore over ancient spell books, explore amazing illuminated scrolls that reveal the secret of the Elixir of Life, and through its unique design and functionality examine vials of dragon's blood, mandrake roots, painted centaurs and a genuine witch's broomstick.

This special publication is an essential volume for all Harry Potter fans, history buffs, bibliophiles, and is a fascinating exploration of the history of the magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories.

388 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 4, 2018

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October 5, 2025
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Mi calificación se debe a que vengo leyendo los otros libros (A journey through....) y hay entradas que se repiten (lo cual no es culpa de ninguno de los libros).
En sí, lo que me gustó de este es que en un solo libro tenés un pantallazo de todo (y temas que en los otros libros no se tocan).
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