Rowling as she created the wizarding world we all know and love.
For the animal-loving there are plenty of magical creatures to fervently study, and for some story-writing inspiration, read early notes and sketches by J.K. Jim Kay’s beautiful artwork (including a study of dragon eggs!) will no doubt inspire many a budding young artist, as well as reading the words of the illustrator himself from a rare interview. Get those imaginations flowing by flicking through ancient spell books, as well as insiders’ insights into the exhibition in videos featuring Julian Harrison, its lead curator. They’ll love the interactive experience of searching the Ripley Scroll, an ancient manuscript that sets out the ingredients for the elixir of life. This online curation, which includes highlights from the British Library’s exhibition, is not only ideal escapism for curious adults but perfect for parents looking for engaging activities for their children.
Here’s our little reminder that you can explore the exhibition again, or marvel at the magic for the very first time from your own home, through Google Arts & Culture. Levine Books.The Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition unveils rare books, manuscripts and magical objects from the British Library’s collection, capturing the traditions of folklore and magic which are at the heart of the Harry Potter stories. 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. It's said that books are what turns muggles into wizards.
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