Author: Brian Sibley
Hardcover: 164 pages
Publisher: Harper Design
Release Date: October 23, 2012
Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars
I am a huge fan of Harry Potter, not a crazy fan, but definitely a huge fan. This is the first time that I am experiencing the book “Harry Potter Film Wizardry”, but I wouldn’t really call it a book. It is more like an amazing interactive experience. This book for the first page literally transports you into the world of “Harry Potter” and doesn’t let you go. Every single page is not filled but jam-freaking-packed with goodies. This book has recently been revised and expanded but I don’t know how it could get any better. If you are a fan of the “Harry Potter” franchise than this is the ultimate item to add to your collection. But even better if you are the causal fan or maybe not a fan at all, this will provide you with more information that you can even process.
This book not only covers everything you need to know about Harry Potter and the film series, but also cool facts like why Yule Ball ice sculptures never melt? where Galleons, Sickles and Knuts are really “minted”? How to get a Hippogriff to work with actors? The inspiration behind Hogwarts castle? and Why Dementors move the way they do? I can’t say how amazing this all is. Being a big fan, I am always looking to find out new and cool things and this definitely delivers. If you are wondering what is different with this revised and expanded, there is plenty new! There are additional pages included which cover the final two film installments. There is also an exclusive, stand-alone photo album, with never-before-seen photos with the cast and crew. Worth it just for the purchase a lone.
Author Brian Sibley is known for his work with the BBC, including serialized dramas for J. R. R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings”, C. S. Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia”. After handling those wonderful franchises, he is definitely the best person for this book. He knows quality and delivers it. David Heyman, Executive Producer for the “Harry Potter” films, gives a wonderful introduction to this essential guide of the series. You can tell that the book was written and designed in collaboration with the cast and crew that since it really takes you deep into the series and shares filming secrets, rare artwork, and other exclusive stories. If the book doesn’t look sharp enough it is also full of removable reproductions of props and papers the “Harry Potter” films. Congrats and thanks to Harper Design, you just delivered my favorite “Harry Potter” book yet!
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