Harry Potter Film Wizardry Hardcover – 28 Oct. 2010

This definitive companion to the series of eight Harry Potter films contains behind-the-scenes magic and exclusive content, which will delight and amaze any fan. One can learn why the Yule Ball ice sculptures never melt, and where Galleons, Sickles and Knuts are `minted' alongside the inspiration behind Hogwarts Castle and the deadly Dementors. This hardback volume is written and designed in collaboration with the cast and crew, who brought JK Rowling's fantasy world vividly to life on the big screen; by delivering an enchanting interactive experience for readers. I was instantly transported into Harry's world wherein I uncovered exciting film-making secrets and discovered unpublished photographs and stunning artwork. This book also includes amazing props from the film set that are removable, facsimile reproductions such as;* Yule Ball Invitation* A fold-out Marauders Map!* Borgin and Burke's pamphlet* Quidditch World Cup guideand my favorite of all...* Your Hogwarts acceptance letter...which one receives at aged 11This collectable volume offers a privileged look at the Harry Potter films and the talented group of muggles that made movie magic. I highly recommend this book to all who are as obsessed as I am with the Harry Potter creation, as it is definitely worth EVERY SINGLE PENNY for the amount of detailed content is mind-blowing! Not only is the cover and binding absolutely beautiful, but inside is a treasure trove of EVERYTHING you could possibly think of within all the films. Perfectly balancing high-quality images and props with written information, this book is jam-packed with fascinating facts and is visually dazzling. With forwords by Dan Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint this is a personal perspective and insight into those who worked on the films - from costumes to props, sets and the characters themselves.My favorite pages include -* Diagon Alley (pages 26-27) with fold-out map of shops including Apothecaries, Gringots bank and Olivanders wand maker.* Quidditch (Pages 48-51) including game rules, broomsticks and uniforms.This is a must-have book for any fan, which is truly overwhelming and any Witch or Wizard's dream...

I wasn't sure what to expect from Film Wizardry having already purchased Harry Potter: Page To Screen. I was a bit concerned I would be left disappointed as Page To Screen is so large that it's hard to imagine there is anything else to discover. Fortunately I found Film Wizardry was quite different. While Page To Screen feels more grown up with an overwhelming amount of text and beautiful concept art, Film Wizardry has a younger look - it is charming, bright and fun and the text segments are much shorter but brimming with facts. While not as large as Page To Screen, Film Wizardry is surprisingly thick and overflowing with detail and photographs to show how they created the Harry Potter movies. As this book was made by those who worked in the Harry Potter art department, the real attraction here is the amazing prop replicas tucked inside. There's a little Yule Ball Programme, Educational Decrees, a Borgin & Burke catalogue, make-them-yourself sweet boxes, a copy of Advanced Potion Making which contains potion stickers, a Quidditch Programme, a Mafalda Ministry Identity Card, a bright Wizard Wheezes Catalogue, Harry Potters' Hogwarts Letter and my particular favourite, a little Marauders Map. The prop replicas are made to a very high standard and are fortunately not plagued by the annoying 'TM' (Trademark) that is often plastered all over Harry Potter prop replicas. All of them are secured neatly inside so they won't fall out and be lost/damaged while reading unless you choose to remove them yourself. I am really impressed with this book and I would definitely recommend it for the prop replicas alone. While Page To Screen is quite a spectacle to behold, Film Wizardry made me feel like I was fully immersed in the magical world of Harry Potter as the props are so fun and realistic. I think any Potter fan would love to own this.

This is a very substantial book. Received at a great price. Great seller .

I bought this book as a Christmas present for my nephew and I am just as impressed with it as he is! It is well worth the price paid and then some.The removable props are excellent and look just like those from the movies (granted, the Marauders' Map isn't an exact replica as Noble have the rights for that but it looks just like the real thing when folded).We lost my nephew's entire attention span for an hour and a half while he skimmed through the pages and examined every prop and he couldn't find any fault, which for this 9-year-old is downright amazing!This book is perfect for any fan of the books and movies and it shows in great detail how the descriptions on the page were replicated onto the big screen.The only fault it has that I can think of is that it was published before the Deathly Hallows films and as such contains little information about their features. Perhaps the publishers could have waited until the last film was released before unleashing this book to the masses. If this book were to be re-released with sections on the Deathly Hallows, I would buy it again, definitely.

I bought this book for a my son for Christmas and its excellent.It has so much information about Harry Potter along with beautiful pictures.Was most impressed with the value for money.A must for any Harry Potter fan.