Harry Potter - A History of Magic: The Book of the Exhibition

哈利波特20週年紀念，大英圖書館隆重鉅獻！

　　

　　一段穿梭魔法時空的旅程，帶你發現魔法世界罕為人知的祕密！《哈利波特：魔法的歷史》不只為讀者導覽霍格華茲的有趣課程，也介紹大英圖書館及世界各地的珍貴魔法藏品，並收錄J. K. 羅琳手稿，以及得獎插畫家Jim Kay為哈利波特系列特別繪製的的細膩插畫。此外，更邀請各界專家學者撰寫專文，從咒語、長生不老藥、龍血等神秘主題，帶領讀者發現魔法奇想和真實世界的更多連結，進一步探索魔法的起源。

 

　　為了紀念「哈利波特」系列出版20週年，大英圖書館盛大舉辦「哈利波特：魔法的歷史」特展，並推出《哈利波特：一段魔法歷史》（Harry Potter: A History of Magic）、《哈利波特：穿越歷史的魔法旅程》（Harry Potter: A Journey Through A History of Magic）兩本展覽導覽書，讓世界各地渴望參與這場盛會的粉絲們，都能重新發現魔法世界的奧妙與魅力！

 

　　Harry Potter: A History of Magic is the official book of the record-breaking British Library exhibition, a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between Bloomsbury, J.K. Rowling and a team of brilliant curators. As the spectacular show takes up residence at the New York Historical Society from October 2018, this gorgeous book – available in paperback for the first time – takes readers on a fascinating journey through the subjects studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, from Astronomy and Potions through to Herbology and Care of Magical Creatures.

 

　　Each 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.

 

　　Readers 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.

 

　　This 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.