Levi Pinfold on ‘The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac’

‘The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac’ is official companion to the Harry Potter stories. The ultimate compendium of wizarding lists, charts, maps and all things magical! Discover magical places, study wandlore, encounter fantastic beasts and find out about the witches and wizards who lived there.

This dazzling gift book brings together beloved characters and unforgettable moments. As well as iconic locations from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’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 colour by seven stunning artists and tingling with things to spot on every page. This is the ideal introduction to the Harry Potter stories for new readers and the perfect book for families to share.

In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Levi Pinfold about immersing himself in the Harry Potter world and the magical ideas that lead to fabulous illustrations. Levi also discusses the incredible range of styles, techniques, artists and materials that have inspired his art.

Author: J.K. Rowling

Category: Fiction & related items

Book Format: Hardback

Publisher: Bloomsbury Harry Potter

ISBN: 9781526646712

RRP: $55.00

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