Fact, Fiction, and Folklore in Harry Potter's World: An Unofficial Guide

George W. Beahm

ISBN 10: 1571744401 / ISBN 13: 9781571744401

Published by Hampton Roads Pub Co Inc, 2005

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1571744401I5N00

Synopsis:

Did you know that--

• J. K. Rowling's characters share a lot in common with J. R. R. Tolkien's characters?
• Many of the magical items in Harry's world actually have equivalents in ours?
• Some of Rowling's beasts have been around for hundreds of years?

Find out the stories behind the stories

With more than 300 entries, from bite-sized appetizers to meaty entrees, this book provides fun and fascinating facts behind the world myths, legends, literature, and history embedded in the Harry Potter novels by J. K. Rowling, who holds a degree in French and the classics.

Arranged alphabetically in four sections--the fabulous beasts, the prominent wizards, the magical artifacts, and the places where the wizarding world hangs out--this comprehensive resource is entertaining and educational: Abominable Snowman to zombies, wizards Falco Aesalon to Bowman Wright, amulets to the wizard's wireless, and the apothecary store to Zonko's Joke Shop--it's all covered here.

With seventy illustrations by five-time Hugo award winner Tim Kirk and newcomer Britton McDaniel, this Harry Potter companion is a visual and narrative treat that belongs on the shelf of every fan.

With Fact, Fiction, and Folklore in Harry Potter's World you can explore the fascinating connections in the enchanting world of Harry Potter.

Synopsis: When book 5 of the Harry Potter series was released in 2003 more than 5 million copies were sold within the first 24 hours. Time will tell if Book 6 will match its record-setting predecessor, but, with advance orders already in the millions, there's no doubt the hype surrounding the July 16th release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be unequalled. THE HARRY POTTER ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FACT, FICTION, AND FOLKLORE is an entertaining look at the historical, literary and mythological references in the Harry Potter universe, offering the reader more insight on what's based in fact and what's complete fiction. With entries organised by book, Beahm's is the only companion offering information on Book 5, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, making it the most current book on the market. This is the second book by George Beahm, whose Muggles and Magic has already sold 30,000 copies and has been hailed as 'sophisticated enough to interest adults and lively enough to keep younger fans engaged.'

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fact, Fiction, and Folklore in Harry ...
Publisher: Hampton Roads Pub Co Inc
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Kirk, Tim; McDaniel, Britton
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket