The official companion book to the special exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic, featuring an extraordinary treasure trove of magical artifacts, original drafts and drawings by J.k. Rowling, and additional material exclusive to the Us run of this unforgettable exhibition! As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the Us, readers everywhere are invited to explore the extraordinary subjects of the Hogwarts curriculum -Potions & Alchemy, Divination, Care of Magical Creatures, and more -and examine incredible historical artifacts, items from J.k. Rowling's personal archive, and stunning original artwork from Harry Potter series artists Mary Grand Pre, Jim Kay, and Brian Selznick. Published in conjunction with the special exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic (coming to the New-York Historical Society after a record-breaking sold-out run at the British Library), this complete catalogue of the over 150 artifacts on display gives readers an up-close look at magical treasures from all over the world.