The exhibit was, and the digital collection is, divided into subject areas, similar to the ones taught at Hogwarts. Drawing of Buckbeak the hippogriff by Jim Kay, for The Prisoner of Azkaban, Copyright Bloomsbury Publishing (From the collection of The British Library) Rowling herself and artwork from Jim Kay who created the illustrations for the color-illustrated books. Originally housed at the British Library in London, the exhibit features a history of magic sharing historical artifacts like the Ripley Scroll which contains a recipe for the Philosopher’s Stone, drawings, manuscripts and synopses created by J.K. With many Harry Potter events affected by the current closures, The British Library is giving Potter fans a chance to experience the magic virtually. Study of Harry Potter and the basilisk by Jim Kay, for The Chamber of Secrets (From the collection of The British Library) The British Library has placed their “Harry Potter: A History Of Magic” exhibit online in a partnership with Google Arts & Culture. Harry Potter fans have a new reason to celebrate!
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