Quidditch Through the Ages

　　「金探子」到底是打哪兒來的？「搏格」是怎麼產生的？維格城流浪者隊的隊袍上又為什麼繡了把菜刀？

　　如果你對這些感到好奇，那麼《穿越歷史的魁地奇》將是你絕對不可錯過的一本書！這本書介紹了魁地奇源遠流長的歷史，從飛天掃帚在形式和速度上的演變、金探鳥到金探子的發明、球賽規則、世界各地魁地奇隊伍的介紹，乃至球賽作弊的方式……等等。

　　這本書將能幫助你更了解魁地奇的發展，配合《哈利波特》中關於魁地奇世界盃的精采比賽過程來看，更能增添無窮樂趣！
 
　　---- 中文簡介擷取自中譯本《怪獸與牠們的產地＋穿越歷史的魁地奇＋吟遊詩人皮陀故事集》，皇冠出版

　　A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules - and the breaking of the rules - of the noble sport of Quidditch. Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed Quidditch writer Kennilworthy Whisp charts the game's history from its early origins in the medieval mists on Queerditch Marsh, through to the modern-day sport loved by so many wizard and Muggle families around the world. With comprehensive coverage of famous Quidditch teams, the commonest fouls, the development of racing brooms, and much more, this is a must-have sporting bible for all Harry Potter fans, Quidditch lovers and players, whether the weekend amateur or the seasoned Chudley Cannons season-ticket holder.

　　This brand new edition of the most famous sports book in the wizarding world pairs J.K. Rowling's original text, with gorgeous jacket art by Jonny Duddle and line illustrations throughout by Tomislav Tomic. A contribution from the sale of each book will go to Comic Relief.

作者簡介

J. K. Rowling (J.K.羅琳)

　　從靠領政府救濟金度日、與女兒相依為命的單親媽媽，在《哈利波特》系列風靡全球後，一躍成為全世界最家喻戶曉、最會說故事的魔法媽媽！而豐厚的版稅和電影版權的收入，更使她成為全英國最富有的女性，甚至超越了英國女王伊莉莎白二世！

　 　《哈利波特》系列的銷量在全世界已超過三億五千萬本！而第七集完結篇一上市便再度改寫多項《哈利波特》自己所締造的歷史紀錄，例如在亞馬遜網路書店創下 預購二百二十萬本的空前天量；美國版首刷史無前例的印了一千二百萬本；英文版首賣一小時內便賣出三十萬本，平均每秒鐘超過八十本，第一天的銷售量更突破一 千一百萬本！

　　《哈利波特》不僅銷售驚人，也為羅琳贏得了無數榮譽，包括：大不列顛年度最佳作者暨最佳童書、史馬堤書卷獎金牌、惠特比 最佳童書獎、英國書商協會年度最佳作者、美國圖書館協會傑出童書獎、英國最佳暢銷書白金獎、出版家週刊年度最佳好書獎、蘇格蘭藝術會議年度最佳童書獎，以 及英國女王頒發的英國皇室傑出勛章等。她並被《時代》雜誌選為年度風雲人物，以及被美國《富比世》雜誌選為英國最具影響的女性。

　　目前她和大女兒潔西卡、兒子大衛、小女兒麥肯琪，以及第二任丈夫尼爾．墨瑞定居於英國愛丁堡。

　 　J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 79 languages, and made into 8 blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a film script inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. In 2012, J.K. Rowling's digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy her new writing and immerse themselves deeper in the wizarding world. J.K. Rowling has written a novel for adult readers, The Casual Vacancy, and also writes crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. As well as receiving an OBE for services to children's literature, she has received many awards and honours, including France's Légion d'honneur and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.