A History of Magic British Library host institution text History. Exhibitions. Miscellanea Exhibitions. enk 2018 monographic eng 249 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits (some colour), facsimiles ; 28 cm Harry Potter: A History of Magic is the official book of the exhibition, a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between Bloomsbury, J.K. Rowling and the brilliant curators of the British Library. It promises to take readers on a fascinating journey through the subjects studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry -- from Alchemy and Potions classes through to Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures. Each chapter showcases a treasure trove of artefacts from the British Library and other collections around the world, beside exclusive manuscripts, sketches and 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 -- absorbing, insightful and unexpected contributions from Steve Backshall, the Reverend Richard Coles, Owen Davies, Julia Eccleshare, Roger Highfield, Steve Kloves, Lucy Mangan, Anna Pavord and Tim Peake, who offer a personal perspective on their magical theme. Introduction / Julian Harrison -- The journey / Julia Eccleshare -- Potions and alchemy / Roger Highfield -- Herbology / Anna Pavord -- Charms / Lucy Mangan -- Astronomy / Tim Peake -- Divination / Owen Davies -- Defence against the dark arts / Revrend Richard Coles -- Care of magical creatures / Steve Backshall -- Past, present, future / Steve Kloves. general "The spellbinding companion to a unique exhibition"--Cover. Based on the British Library exhibition Harry Potter: a history of magic. Originally published: London: Bloomsbury, 2017. Includes index. Potter, Harry (Fictitious character) Exhibitions Harry Potter series Rowling, J. K Exhibitions History Magic History British Library Exhibitions 823. 914 9781526607072 PPAK 200202 20200206095030.0 eng