{"product_id":"9781408890769","title":"Harry Potter: A History of Magic: The Book of the Exhibition","description":"Author: Library, British\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781408890769\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 06 Nov 2017\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256 Format: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarry Potter- A History of Magic \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003cbr\u003eEach 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.\u003cbr\u003eReaders 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 and a genuine witch  's broomstick, in a book that shows J.K. Rowling  's magical inventions alongside their cultural and historical forebears.\u003cbr\u003eThis is the ultimate gift for Harry Potter fans, curious minds, big imaginations, bibliophiles and readers around the world who missed out on the chance to see the exhibition in person.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46619406401694,"sku":"UBD-9781408890769","price":49.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781408890769.jpg?v=1773898638","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781408890769","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}