Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Harry, a history Harry, a history Melissa Anelli An analysis of the pop-culture phenomenon surrounding the Harry Potter series, written by the founder of "The Leaky Cauldron" website, evaluates how the books inspired international camaraderie and a… OL13274441W
Harry Potter and history Harry Potter and history Nancy Ruth Reagin "A guide to the history behind the world of Harry Potter?just in time for the last Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part II). Harry Potter lives in a world that is both magi… OL16190600W
J.K. Rowling J.K. Rowling Cath Senker Describes the life of the British author whose blockbuster "Harry Potter" series catapulted her from poverty into worldwide fame. OL16281693W
Harry Potter collector's handbook Harry Potter collector's handbook William Silvester Over 1,000 listings, pictures, and secondary market values of licensed products based on Harry Potter and his chums and foes. OL16596927W
Field Guide to Harry Potter Field Guide to Harry Potter Colin Duriez From plot summaries to refresh your memory (Do you remember which book introduces the character of Luna Lovegood?) to a delightful glossary of characters, places, spells and special objects (Do you k… OL17759368W
Political issues in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series Political issues in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series Dedria Bryfonski The overwhelming popularity of the Harry Potter books has prompted many people to ask: Why are they so popular among children? In addition, many of those who have probed the Harry Potter books for de… OL17763873W
Muggles and Magic Muggles and Magic George W. Beahm Everyone knows the story of Harry Potter and the "rags-to-riches" success of its author J. K. Rowling, but Muggles and Magic thoroughly examines every nook and cranny of the Potter universe including… OL1815048W
Harry Potter Harry Potter British Library The official companion book to the special exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic, featuring an extraordinary treasure trove of magical artifacts, original drafts and drawings by J.K. Rowling, a… OL19760920W
The Making of the Potterverse The Making of the Potterverse Scott Thomas The media phenomenon that is Harry Potter—from the 1997 U.K. publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone to the upcoming theatrical release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix—is… OL2990410W
J.K. Rowling J.K. Rowling McCarthy, Shaun Introduces the life and work of English writer J. K. Rowling, whose Harry Potter books have made her one of the most famous authors in the world. OL5869144W
J.K. Rowling J.K. Rowling William Compson Discusses the life, novels, and writing habits of J.K. Rowling, author of the popular "Harry Potter" novels. OL5953319W