The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter (revised edition) - Couverture souple

Colbert, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0425223183 ISBN 13 : 9780425223185

Editeur : Berkley, 2008

Synopsis

The indispensable source guide to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels—the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans!

What was the model for The Order of the Phoenix?
Where do those names come from?
What is the real-life legend behind Voldemort’s Dark Mark?
Could Snape’s potions actually work?
 
J.K. Rowling’s young heroic wizard, Harry Potter, lives in a world populated by dragons, centaurs, trolls, giants—and a three-headed dog named Fluffy—among other creatures from ancient myths and legends. Discover the astonishing origins of supernatural beasts, clues to hidden meanings in names, and amazing facts about real-life wizards and magic spells. From Alchemists to Unicorns, Basilisks to Veela, this fascinating compendium brings another dimension to Harry’s adventures—from The Sorcerer’s Stone to The Deathly Hallows.



This book was not authorized, prepared, approved, licensed or endorsed by J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., or any other individual or entity associated with the HARRY POTTER books or movie.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Formerly a head writer for Who Wants to be a Millionaire, David Colbert, author of The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter and The Magical Worlds of The Lord of the Rings, is best known as an author of the acclaimed Eyewitness history series. A graduate of Brown University, he studied anthropology and mythology and has spent much of his life in libraries.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Berkley
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0425223183
• ISBN 13: 9780425223185
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 336
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible