IncrediBuilds: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Express Book and 3D Wood Model

IncrediBuilds: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Express Book and 3D Wood Model
Author: Insight Editions
Publisher: Incredibuilds
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2018-08-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781682982310

Build and customize your own 3D model of the Hogwarts Express with this deluxe model set featuring a full-color booklet of behind-the-scenes facts from the beloved Harry Potter films. Build your own Hogwarts Express! In the Harry Potter films, young witches and wizards travel to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry via the Hogwarts Express—a magical train which leaves from Platform 9 ¾ in London. Now the famous train is yours to build and customize with this deluxe model set, accompanied by a 16-page booklet featuring concept art, unit photography, and other imagery from the films. The booklet is packed with interesting behind-the-scenes details, including notes from the filmmakers, cast commentary, and snapshots of key moments featuring the train. The wood model is easy to assemble and snaps together to form a dynamic displayable version of the Hogwarts Express that fans can color and craft any way they want! Includes: - Laser-cut, FSC®-certified wood sheet with easy-to-assemble pieces - Step-by-step instructions - Coloring and crafting ideas and a Hogwarts Express booklet

Harry Potter Film Vault: Diagon Alley, the Hogwarts Express, and the Ministry

Harry Potter Film Vault: Diagon Alley, the Hogwarts Express, and the Ministry
Author: Insight Editions
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2020-11-24
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1647223164

Discover the filmmaking secrets behind Diagon Alley, the Ministry of Magic, and the other enchanted locations of the Wizarding World. Revisit the enchanting locations of the Wizarding World with Harry Potter Film Vault: Volume 2: Diagon Alley, the Hogwarts Express, and the Ministry. Fans can get an in-depth look at the illustrations, sketches, and paintings as well as behind-the-scenes photography that helped develop the iconic magical locations seen throughout the Harry Potter films. The Film Vault compiles the filmmaking secrets and visionary artistry behind the Harry Potter films into a series of twelve deluxe collectible volumes. Intricately designed and packed with gorgeous concept art and unit photography from the Warner Bros. archive, each volume in the series gives fans striking insights about bringing the Wizarding World to the big screen. Praise for the Harry Potter Film Vault series “A detailed, behind-the-scenes look at creating some aspect of the wizarding world for the films.” —The Leaky Cauldron “These are great! They’re gorgeous, and because they break down the different aspects of the films into twelve volumes, they may have more detail than some of the other compendiums out there . . . these might just be my new favorite Potter film books.” —MuggleNet “[A] super cool behind the scenes series of the Harry Potter films . . . Twelve volumes that take the viewer on distinct adventures that unveil various aspects of the beloved movies.” —Apartment Therapy “You’re going to want to collect them all.” —Wizards and Whatnot

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Express Lock & Key Diary

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Express Lock & Key Diary
Author: Insight Editions
Publisher: Insights
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-02-02
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781647222802

Embark on a trip to Hogwarts™ on the Hogwarts Express™ with this lock and key diary. Includes 192 pages to write down all of your thoughts and secrets, and comes with a lock and two keys to keep your writing secure. • PREMIUM PAPER: Includes 192 pages of the highest quality paper to give you plenty of space to record your thoughts, and a 5.25 by 6.5 inch size makes this compact and travel ready. • UNDER LOCK & KEY: This diary features a lock and key that will keep your thoughts and musings secure. • OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Collect more officially licensed stationery from Insights, featuring Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, DC Comics, and more.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World of Harry Potter

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World of Harry Potter
Author: Tere Stouffer
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781592575992

You're no idiot. You know the wildly popular Harry Potter series has captivated readers of all ages from the release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stoneon. But did you recognize all the subtle references Rowling uses in her characters' names or in the magical creatures we encounter and places we explore in Harry's wonderful world of wizardry? The truth is, the world of Harry Potter is incredibly textured and complex and not only has factual roots in history, mythology, science, and folklore, but also draws on all genres of literature, from C. S. Lewis to the Bible. You'll learn this and much more in the fun facts and tantalizing trivia provided in this fabulous new addition to the Complete Idiot's Guide series! This is not a retelling of Rowling's stories, nor is it intended to be a cheat sheet to the novels, a la the Cliffs Notes series. Instead, it is an entertaining and easily referenced presentation of insider information to the world Rowling has created in her spellbinding series of novels.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Author: J. K. Rowling
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780751565362

As an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and a father, Harry Potter struggles with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs while his youngest son, Albus, finds the weight of the family legacy difficult to bear.

Harry Potter: The Official Hogwarts Book of Cross-Stitch

Harry Potter: The Official Hogwarts Book of Cross-Stitch
Author: Willow Polson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2024-08-13
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN:

Stitch your way through the halls of Hogwarts with 25 unique cross-stitch patterns that bring the creatures, characters, and magical moments from the films to life, from the house crests to a Professor McGonagall-inspired bookmark. Learn how to cross-stich on clothes and 3-D décor and bring a bit of magic to the Muggle world. Harry Potter: The Official Hogwarts Book of Cross-Stitch invites the beloved School of Witchcraft and Wizardry into your home, as you craft alongside enchanting behind-the-scenes facts and photographs from the films. STITCH BEYOND THE HOOP: Learn how to cross-stich not just in hoops, but on clothes, and even as 3-D décor—so you can bring a bit of magic to the Muggle world. PERFECT FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: With easy-to-follow templates that lead to big results, these patterns will be a treat for beginners and expert crafters alike. AN EXPANSIVE COLLECTION: With twenty-five stunning cross-stitch templates, this book is brimming with beautiful options all in one place. OFFICIALLY LICENSED: For fans looking for the most accurate patterns, this book is a must-have addition to any crafty collection. APPARATE YOURSELF BEHIND THE SCENES: This book is brimming with fascinating facts that provide a rare glimpse into the making of the films. A TRUE CELEBRATION OF HOGWARTS: Begin your own magical journal through the school, stitching up some must-have wizarding supplies and following along with patterns that capture important locations, from the castle’s iconic exterior to the door to the Chamber of Secrets.

Harry Potter: The Character Vault

Harry Potter: The Character Vault
Author: Jody Revenson
Publisher: Harper Design
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-10-27
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9780062407443

A comprehensive, full-color compendium of the key characters in all eight of the Harry Potter films, filled with never-before-seen photographs and illustrations, covering the costumes, makeup, weaponry, and behind-the-scenes story that brought each personality memorably to life on the big screen. Harry Potter: The Character Vault offers fans a deeper look at the creative development of the characters introduced in the books and brought to life in the theatrical series. Jody Revenson brings you closer to Harry, Ron, Hermione, and the students and faculty at Hogwarts, the bureaucrats at the Ministry of Magic, the Triwizard Tournament competitors, the wizarding world families, and the dark forces against them. Each profile in the book includes design sketches and unit photography showcasing the costumes of each character, along with an image of his or her wand, and other iconic props specific to the characters—brooms, Harry’s invisibility cloak, Mad-Eye Moody’s eye and prosthetic leg, and more. Discover how Quidditch gear and Hogwarts’ robes subtly changed as the characters grew up, discover the fashion and artistry behind the Weasley style, the Yule Ball dresses and robes, Slug Club party wear, and Death Eater masks and costumes. Interweaving interviews with the special effects experts, costume designers, makeup artists and the cast, Jody Revenson shows fans how the magic happens, revealing the unique filming techniques used to change particular characters’ sizes, such as a giant Hagrid and Madame Maxime, as well as special makeup processes that created the look of Harry’s Stinging Hex and Peter Pettigrew’s rat-like visage. Featured throughout are intriguing profiles of the special makeup effects artists who share the most memorable effects they’ve used to transform ordinary actors into their extraordinary fictional counterparts. Harry Potter: The Character Vault is your exclusive all-access pass into the creative process of the largest film franchise of all time, and comes complete with two exclusive removable features.

Railway Journeys: Exploring the World by Train

Railway Journeys: Exploring the World by Train
Author: Georgie Rogers
Publisher: Richards Education
Total Pages: 85
Release:
Genre: Transportation
ISBN:

Discover the world from the comfort of a train with Railway Journeys: Exploring the World by Train. This comprehensive guide takes you on a global adventure through the most iconic, scenic, and luxurious train routes. From the romance of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to the breathtaking landscapes of the Rocky Mountaineer, and from the cultural richness of the Trans-Siberian Railway to the luxurious comfort of the Blue Train, this book covers it all. With practical tips for planning your trip, insights into the history and allure of train travel, and a focus on sustainable travel practices, this book is your ultimate companion for exploring the world by rail. Whether you're a seasoned train traveler or embarking on your first railway adventure, this guide will inspire and prepare you for an unforgettable journey.

The Harry Potter Generation

The Harry Potter Generation
Author: Emily Lauer
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2019-04-10
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 147667003X

The generation of readers most heavily impacted by J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series--those who grew up alongside "the boy who lived"--have come of age. They are poised to become teachers, parents, critics and writers, and many of their views and choices will be influenced by the literary revolution in which they were immersed. This collection of new essays explores the many different ways in which Harry Potter has shaped this generation's views on everything from politics to identity to pedagogical spaces online. It seeks to determine how the books have affected fans' understanding of their place in the world and their capacity to create it anew.