Title

Harry Potter: A History of Magic

Description

The history of magic is as long as time and as wide as the world. In every culture, in every age, in every place and, probably, in every heart, there is magic.Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears.Narrator Natalie Dormer and a host of experts will take you on an audio journey like no other; from ancient China, to a 14th century apothecary's shop, on to the Salem witch trials and beyond. They delve into a rich body of writings about magic and explore intriguing artefacts to bring to life deep-rooted ideas of mysticism from around the world.Along the way, you can listen for handy tips on how to capture a basilisk, make yourself invisible or create your very own philosopher's stone. You'll hear about the dozens of drafts and drawings that went into J.K. Rowling's writing process and enjoy exclusive interviews with Jim Dale, Stephen Fry and illustrator Jim Kay, who all share their experiences of working on these incredible stories.The extraordinary and thought-provoking tales in this audiobook are perfect for anyone who wants to know a little more about magic and the wizarding world.Music composed by Patrick Neil DoyleSound effects licensed from ProSound Effects

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Product details

Publisher:

Pottermore Publishing

Author:

Publishing Pottermore

Title:

Harry Potter: A History of Magic

read by:

Natalie Dormer

Language:

ISBN Audio:

9781781102862

Publication date:

October 3, 2018

Keywords:

Duration

11 hrs 39 mins

Product type

AUDIO

Explicit:

Audio drama:

Unabridged:

Yes

About the author:

Pottermore Publishing (Author) Pottermore Publishing is the global digital publisher of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series as well as other audiobooks and eBooks from the Wizarding World™. It aims to lead the way in innovative digital publishing and to bring new generations of readers together with long-standing fans, celebrating and bringing to life the stories that first began with the Boy Who Lived.Ben Davies (Author) Ben Davies is a writer for both the theatre and the screen and he's now one of the leading writers of audio and multimedia experiences, working with bodies such as The Royal Academy, The Barbican, the Science Museum and The Design Museum as well as special projects with a diverse range of organisations that include The Vatican, The Houses of Parliament and several Premier League football clubs. He also lectures in Writing for the Screen at the Northern Film School and MetFilm at Ealing Studios.Natalie Dormer (Narrator) Natalie Dormer is an English actor, who has established herself as one of the fastest rising leading ladies in Hollywood. She has amassed an impressive resume of diverse and memorable film, television and stage roles and is particularly well known for her performances in The Tudors, Game of Thrones and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1&2.