New Releases by J K Rowling

The only official companion to the seven spellbinding novels about the Boy Who Lived, fully illustrated and superbly sorted - the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages! Whisk yourself away to Harry Potter''s wizarding world with this Whiz-bang of an illustrated companion. Discover magical places, study wandlore, encounter fantastic beasts, and find out about the witches and wizards who lived. From the Sorting Hat to the secrets of the Forbidden Forest, it''s all packed inside! This dazzling gift book brings together beloved characters, unforgettable moments, and iconic locations from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone all the way through to The Deathly Hallows. It''s the ultimate magical miscellany, filled with facts and fun about the wizarding world, beautifully catalogued and brilliantly explored. Joyfully illustrated throughout in full color by seven stunning artists and tingling with astonishing details to spot on every page, this is the ideal introduction to the Harry Potter stories for new readers and sure to surprise and fascinate lifelong fans. From incredible cross-sections to magical maps and ingenious lists, lose yourself exploring Hogwarts and beyond...

The author of the Harry Potter books discusses her childhood, her writing career, and the publishing phenomenon she has created.