How well do you know Harry Potter? If you think you know everything about the characters that inhabit the magical world of the Harry Potter films then think again. Harry Potter: The Character Vault takes you behind the scenes to witness how ordinary actors became wizarding heroes, bringing the greatest children’s series of all-time to life. Now Waterstones brings you closer than ever before to all of your favourite characters with this unique compendium. Everything from the development of each character’s unique style to never-before-seen concept art for some of the key scenes in the films is outlined with outstanding detail. Find out how costume designers came up with Hermione’s stunning Yule Ball outfit & how the film’s creators managed Neville’s transformation from a gawky eleven-year-old to a hero of the Battle of Hogwarts. Featuring two removable posters profiling some of the best-loved & most notorious figures, this book brings you closer to the characters than ever before. ...

Discover the wands of your favourite Harry Potter characters with this deluxe gift book. In the world of the Harry Potter films, characters' wands are a sheer expression of their personality-the wand chooses the wizard, after all. Whether talon-shaped like Bellatrix Lestrange's or simple & elegant like Hermione Granger's, each wand in the Harry Potter films was developed to be a reflection of its owner's identity. This deluxe book comes in a novelty format reminiscent of one of Ollivander's wand boxes & contains a detailed pictorial guide to the many magical characters & wands of the Harry Potter films. ...

The perfect backpack for going on an adventure to school Hogwarts. Features magnetic buckles, two side pockets, laptop pocket, front pocket, carry handles & adjustable straps.

Materials: 900D Polyester Measures: 37cm x 27cm x 18cm Weighs: 0.5kg Contents: Premium Backpack Warnings: Suitable for ages 3+

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The perfect deep dive into the Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts films. This beautiful guide has everything fans need to: sort Hippogriffs from horcruxes trace the lineage of the most noble wizarding families explore the different wizarding governments study Hogwarts from the early 1900s on. This handy handbook also comes completewith family trees, infographics & much more! Don't miss the connections to the latest film in the series, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Take a peek at: Albus Dumbledore's 1927 classroom the mysterious wonders of Circus Arcanus! ...

Harry Potter: A History of Magic is the official book accompanying the British Library exhibition; a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between Bloomsbury, J.K. Rowling & the brilliant curators of The British Library. Running from Friday 20th October 2017 to Wednesday 28th February 2018 this is the only exhibition to take you to the heart of magic in the wizarding world from its origins to the practical magic used by Harry Potter & his friends. This unique book promises to take readers on a fascinating journey through the subjects studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry – from Alchemy & Potions classes through to Herbology & Care of Magical Creatures. Each chapter showcases a treasure trove of artefacts from the British Library & other collections around the world, beside exclusive manuscripts, sketches & illustrations from the Harry Potter archive. There’s also a specially commissioned essay for each subject area by an expert, writer or cultural commentator, inspired by the contents of the exhibition. These include absorbing, insightful & unexpected contributions from Steve Backshall, the Reverend Richard Coles, Owen Davies, Julia Eccleshare, Roger Highfield, Steve Kloves, Lucy Mangan, Anna Pavord & Tim Peake, who offer a personal perspective on their magical theme. Readers will be able to pore over ancient spell books, amazing illuminated scrolls that reveal the secret of the Elixir of Life, vials of dragon’s blood, mandrake roots, painted centaurs & a genuine witch’s broomstick, in a book that shows J.K. Rowling’s magical inventions alongside their cultural & historical forebears. This is the ultimate gift for Harry Potter fans, curious minds, big imaginations, bibliophiles & readers around the world, an irreplaceable memento of the exhibition & the perfect window into the wonder for anyone who misses out on the chance to see the exhibition in person. ...

An irresistible journey through the history of magic, from alchemy to unicorns, ancient witchcraft to Harry’s Hogwarts – packed with unseen sketches & manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, magical illustrations from Jim Kay & weird, wonderful & inspiring artefacts that have been magically released from the archives at the British Library. This spellbinding book takes readers on a journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, including Herbology, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, Divination & more. Discover the truth behind making the Philosopher’s Stone, create your very own potion & uncover the secret of invisible ink. Learn all about the history of mandrake roots & dragons, discover what witches really used their brooms for, pore over incredible images of actual mermaids & read about real-life potions, astronomers & alchemists. The perfect gift for aspiring witches & wizards & any Harry Potter fan this book offers you a way to take a pinch of the magic of Hogwarts home. Celebrating twenty years of Harry Potter magic, & produced in association with the British Library to support their major exhibition, Harry Potter: A History of Magic. ...

A Magical Year takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the seasons at Hogwarts. Jim Kay's incredible illustrations, paired with much loved"ations from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, bring to life all of the magic, beauty & wonder of the wizarding world. This is an irresistible gift book for anyone who has ever been captivated by the Boy Who Lived. Each day features a favourite anniversary or meaningful memory from the Harry Potter novels. All around, Jim Kay's scenic artwork & decorative painter's marks bring that moment to life in breathtaking detail. His unique interpretation is both captivating & transporting
- picture frozen icicles glinting on the snowy towers of Hogwarts, the dancing eyes of Professor Albus Dumbledore, or the infectious hustle & bustle of Diagon Alley. Inside, a selection of his most iconic illustrations are joined by previously unseen pencil sketches & preparatory pieces, offering a unique & fascinating insight into the artist's sketchbook. Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world has been enchanting readers since the publication of the groundbreaking Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone in 2015. Now, as he continues to illustrate the stories, both lifelong fans & new readers can explore that world further. The Kate Greenaway Medal winner's bewitching character studies, sweeping landscapes & beautifully observed pencil details reveal the skill & process of an artist working at the peak of his powers. This is the perfect gift to give at birthdays & Christmas, to share at bedtime or to make a friend smile. A Magical Year brings together Harry, Ron, Hermione & a host of other beloved characters in a glorious illustrated compendium that readers everywhere will cherish for years to come.
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The snowy Great Hall festooned with Christmas trees, the shimmering Yule Ball, Mrs Weasley's festive jumpers
- Christmas at Hogwarts
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Hippogriffs, dragons, Thestrals & merpeople
- discover the magical creatures of the Wizarding World through a series of bewitchingly
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Diagon Alley is a cobblestoned shopping area for wizards & witches, & it was Harry Potter's first introduction to the wizarding world. On this bustling street, seen throughout the Harry Potter films, the latest brooms are for sale, wizard authors give book signings & young Hogwarts students acquire their school supplies
- cauldrons, quills, robes, wands & brooms. This magical scrapbook takes readers on a tour of Diagon Alley, from Gringotts wizarding bank to Ollivanders wand shop, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes & beyond. Detailed profiles of each shop include concept illustrations, behind-the-scenes photographs & fascinating reflections from actors & film-makers that give readers an unprecedented inside look at the beloved wizarding location. Fans will also revisit key moments from the films, such as Harry's first visit to Ollivanders when he is selected by his wand in Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone, & Harry, Ron & Hermione's escape from Gringotts on the back of a Ukrainian Ironbelly dragon in Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows
- Part 1. Destined to be a must-have collectible for fans of Harry Potter, Diagon Alley: A Movie Scrapbook also comes packed with removable inserts.

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