Carefully curated by the British Library and full of extraordinary treasures from all over the world, this is an unforgettable journey exploring the history of the magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories. Discover the truth behind the origins of the Philosopher's Stone, monstrous dragons + troublesome trolls examine real-life wands and find out what actually makes a mandrake scream pore over remarkable pages from da Vinci's notebook and discover the oldest atlas of the night sky. Published in tandem with the unveiling of the very special Harry Potter: A History Of Magic exhibit at the British Library in the UK, readers everywhere are invited on an enchanting journey through the Hogwarts curriculum to learn the real-life practice of magic! Look beyond Wingardium Leviosa and find everything from the Care of Magical Creatures and Herbology to Defense Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy + more in this book uncovering thousands of years of magical history. Max’s Marketing Boss Explains Using Old ‘Harry Potter’ Logo to Announce New Series, and Boosting Combined Platform’s Family Focus.

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