Harry Potter: Paper Crafts is a unique collection of more than 20 magical paper crafts inspired by the Harry Potter films. From DIY pop-up creations to paper-cut decorations, each craft

Includes:: clear instructions, a skill-level rating for makers of all ages, & tons of behind-the-scenes secrets from the films, from concept art to fun facts. Harry Potter: Paper Crafts features a wide range of paper-based projects that can be made from everyday materials in your home. Projects include: Howler replica, a paper wand that casts a Patronus, 3D Knight Bus that actually moves, a fluffy marionette-style puppet & the Marauder's Map.

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Discover the magical places of the Harry Potter films in one-of-a-kind 3-D scenes. Revisit the magic of Harry Potter through four intricate, multilayered dioramas that capture beloved locations from the films. From Hogwarts to Hogsmeade, Diagon Alley, & the Ministry of Magic, each paper scene is laser die-cut for precision & gorgeously detailed. Every scene is accompanied by essential information about these magical places & fun, behind-the-scenes facts from the films. Designed to thrill both seasoned Harry Potter fans & younger children, this volume is a treasured keepsake for the whole family. ...

Eight Films, four directors, hundreds of actors, over 10 years of filming one unique series. Now Harry Potter: Page to Screen brings together every aspect of the series’ fascinating history in one comprehensive companion volume. When a seemingly unremarkable children’s book landed in the offices of David Heyman’s offices it was relegated to a ‘low-priority’ bookshelf. It was only when a secretary
- leafing through volumes at random
- happened to read it, love it & pass it on to the producer by hand that the series began its momentous journey to becoming an epic cult fantasy. Now Harry Potter fans can read about every aspect of the films’ development from casting calls to the creation of the wizarding world. With hundreds of never-before-seen photographs, in-depth chapters on magical creatures, artefacts & locations as well as a film-by-film breakdown of the expansion of the Harry Potter universe, this lavishly illustrated volume takes you behind the scenes of one of the most popular film series in history. Waterstones invites you to re-visit the films, characters & landscapes of Harry Potter. Read exclusive interviews with the cast about working & growing-up on set & discover Daniel Radcliffe’s own take on the challenges of being the face of the boy who lived. A beautiful chronicle of a unique film experience.

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From the acquisition of the film rights to the casting of Harry, Ron, & Hermione & the assembly of the creative team, Harry Potter: Page to Screen is a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the making of one of the most popular film series in cinema history, as told by the people who made the magic real. Harry Potter: Page to Screen traces the cinematic process of bringing J.K. Rowling's beloved books to big-screen life. From the moment the book was optioned to the last film, Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows
- Part 2, this book reveals all the filming secrets, never-before-seen images, & the most memorable moments
- real & fictional
- of the Harry Potter saga. Comprehensive interviews, "es, & stories from the Harry Potter creative team & cast round out the hundreds of images, providing context & an insightful, in-depth look at the inner-workings of the Potter world. Daniel Radcliffe recounts how his personal life was shaped by playing Harry Potter; his narration sets the tone for the book & connects the many voices of the Harry Potter family. Not only do Radcliffe & his fellow cast members discuss the reality of "growing up Potter, they also reflect on the countless memories that made the Potter experience so unique: meeting J.K. Rowling; Richard Harris's (the original Dumbledore) death; the effects of 9-11 on the cast & crew; & the day to day experience of bringing a film to life. Fully supported by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Harry Potter: Page to Screen is created by the same team responsible for the hugely successful Harry Potter: Film Wizardry, & is sure to delight Muggles everywhere.


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Harry Potter Page to Screen: Revised & Expanded now has more pages devoted to the legacy of the Harry Potter films. In addition to the complete history of all eight Harry Potter films, the book now explores the theme parks in Florida, California & Japan, the sets & props in Leavesden, England & the House of Mina Lima, founded by the graphic designers on all of the films, & located in London. With 1200 photographs, sketches, & diagrams, the book provides unbridled access to every aspect of the film-making process. It tells the stories behind each individual film & covers the design & technology behind all the astounding effects. This book pays homage to how one film became eight, how a few months became a decade, & how one author's fantasy became the project of many individuals' lifetimes-told by the people who were there, the people who made the magic real. Harry Potter Page to Screen: Revised & Expanded will start from the very beginning, describing how the book was optioned, the casting of Harry, Ron & Hermione, & the assembling of a creative team with the vision to tackle a world we had previously seen only in our imaginations. Interviews, "es, & stories from the directors, producers, screenwriters, & actors discuss the making of all eight films at length, including the last film, film number 8, Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. Daniel Radcliffe & his personal narrative from set to set is used as the life line that connects all aspects of this memoir, giving structure to the many voices of the Harry Potter family who orate this tale. All of the movies were filmed at the Leavesden Studio in Hertfordshire, England & these pages describe how the Leavesden family dealt with numerous cast, crew, & production dramas, replacements, technical difficulties & countless narrative & visual decisions. This book will touch on subjects such as J.K. Rowling's private comments to her young cast, the impact of Richard Harris' (the original Dumbledore) death on the cast & crew, the effects of 9/11 on the Leavesden family (during the filming of Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets), the reality of "growing up Potter" for the young starlets who experienced their adolescence on a hugely public stage, & reflections from the cast & crew on the end of the film series. In addition to stories on & off set, Harry Potter Page to Screen: Revised & Expanded pays tribute to the stunning physical, visual & technological genius that went into making an unbelievable story believable, showcasing more than a decade's worth of art & special effects, including never-before-seen photos of the costumes, sets, props, & creatures, as well as early concept art, drawings & designs. The book is fully supported by Warner Bros. & is being put together with the same group as Harry Potter Film Wizardry: The Updated Edition. While Film Wizardry provided a whimsical & informative scrapbook for Harry Potter fans & was published prior to the release of the last film, this mammoth book gives readers a more complete account of the entire film-making process, designed in a more classical, sophisticated package. Harry Potter Page to Screen: Revised & Expanded is a publishing event. This book is the Bible for everything Potter & will stand as the most complete & final visual history of the Harry Potter movie story ever to be published. ...

Bursting with beautiful illustrations to colour, Harry Potter: Ravenclaw: The Official Colouring Book is a must-have colouring book for members of this house & fans of the magical film series. Grab your coloured pencils-it's time for colouring wizardry! Show your house pride with intricate all-new artwork of characters, iconic objects, & magical places from the Harry Potter films, all themed to house Ravenclaw. Featuring important house moments from the Sorting Ceremony, Yule Ball, feasts, & so much more, this colouring book is jam-packed with special designs & scenes every wise Ravenclaw will love. ...

Like founder Rowena Ravenclaw, the members of Hogwarts' Ravenclaw house, including Luna Lovegood & Cho Chang, are known for their wit & cleverness. Now you can capture the magic of Ravenclaw house like never before & collect a stunning array of artifacts inspired by the Harry Potter films. Inside, fans will learn about all things Ravenclaw, relive moments from the films, & delve into the behind-the-scenes magic that brought Harry Potter to life on the big screen. ...

Founded by Rowena Ravenclaw, Members of Ravenclaw house are known for their wisdom, wit, & pursuit of learning. This hardcover pocket journal celebrates the iconic house with vibrant imagery & endpapers that display the beautiful concept art created for the films. This finely crafted notebook
- one of six Harry Potter notebooks featuring fan-favorite locations such as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry. Fans can choose among the six notebooks - Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Hogwarts, & the Deathly Hallows - or collect them all. Find more books & gifts on our dedicated magical Harry Potter page.
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Bursting with beautiful illustrations to colour, Harry Potter: Slytherin: The Official Colouring Book is a must-have colouring book for ambitious members of this house & fans of the magical film series. Grab your coloured pencils
- it's time for colouring wizardry! Show your house pride with intricate, all-new artwork of characters, iconic objects, & magical places from the Harry Potter films, all themed to house Slytherin. Featuring important house moments from the Sorting Ceremony, Yule Ball, feasts, & so much more, this colouring book is jam-packed with special designs & scenes every cunning Slytherin will love.
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Like founder Salazar Slytherin, the members of Hogwarts's Slytherin house, including Draco Malfoy & Severus Snape, are known as ambitious & cunning. Now you can capture the magic of Slytherin house like never before & collect a stunning array of artifacts inspired by the Harry Potter films. Inside, fans will learn about all things Slytherin, relive moments from the films, & delve into the behind-the-scenes magic that brought Harry Potter to life on the big screen. ...