
Secret History of the Wizarding Phenomenon
By Patricio Tarantino
Paperback
321 pages
ISBN: 979-8642611296
Publication Date: September 2021
Based on original research and exclusive interviews, this book tells the story of how the Harry Potter books, movies, theme parks, fandom and more were created. Including the creative processes, the marketing aspect, and the legal issues that arose, this publication aims to be a behind-the-scenes of the Harry Potter phenomenon.
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Table of Contents
- Foreword by Bryony Evens 11
- 1. Before Harry 17
- 2. First Pages 33
- 3. Breaking Records 67
- 4. The First Ending 103
- 5. Collections & Illustrations 137
- 6. From Shelves to Cinemas 165
- 7. Success on the Big Screen 197
- 8. Expanding the Universe 225
- 9. 19 Years Later 259
- Epilogue 299
- References 307
Reviews
“It is easily the most professional and thourough collection of facts about the ‘Wizarding Phenomenon’.”
HogwartsProfessor.com
“An extensive and descriptive work of non-fiction, ‘Secret History...’ is a Harry Potter buff's dream.”
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