Name: Harry Potter
ISBN: 9780857687753

Bob McCabe

Bob McCabe offers an in-depth look at the craftsmanship, artistry, technology, and more than ten-year journey that took the world's bestselling fiction from page to screen. From elaborate sets and luxurious costumes to advanced special effects and film making techniques, this title chronicles all eight Harry Potter films.

Page to Screen

Harry Potter

Harry Potter: Page to Screen opens the doors to Hogwarts castle and the wizarding world of Harry Potter to reveal the complete behind-the-scenes secrets, techniques, and over-the-top artistry that brought J.K. Rowling’s acclaimed novels to cinematic life. Developed in collaboration with the creative team behind the celebrated movie series, this deluxe, 500-plus page compendium features exclusive stories from the cast and crew, hundreds of never-before-seen photographs and concept illustrations sourced from the closed film sets, and rare memorabilia. As the definitive look at the magic that made cinematic history, Page to Screen is the ultimate collectible, perfect for Muggles everywhere.

The Complete Filmmaking Journey

Harry Potter Page to Screen

Grace O'Callaghan

This was such a fantastic and visually stunning detailed look into the amount of effort that was put into the Harry Potter films.

Firstly, I loved the format of this. We get film specific chapters as well as general overviews of characters, artefacts, settings and creatures. The format of each page was also done really well, none felt cluttered and there was a good text to pictures ratio seeing as this is a very visual book.

Bob McCabe’s voice is also great as he doesn’t have much of one. It’s very factual and to the point and it’s the people he interviews that really shine, and rightfully so.

I found myself really engaged with the ups and downs of this franchise and how everyone has grown and changed. I really felt like I’d lived through the experience with them.

Although it was exciting to get behind the scenes information from the actors, I really take my hat off to the crew and designers in particular. The amount of detail that went into each prop, costume and set piece is phenomenal. I have a whole new level of appreciation for the films.

Overall, a really insightful book about the filmmaking process of these delightful films. If you’re a casual fan, I wouldn’t recommend this book. But if you’re a major fan and are interested in filmmaking, this one’s definitely for you. It’s also been quite a few years since this was released so it’s cheaper than it was.

Jade Flynn

Shannon Jade

Have read this book cover to cover twice! It's brilliant for Harry Potter fans, and those interested in the inner workings of the film industry

Roos Kuijper 

I loved every page and every detail in this book. I think its one of my most precious books en certainly the most heavy one! For the diehard Harry Potter fans this is a book you must have read. Its wonderfully done.

Jessica 

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Perfect for Harry Potter fans of all ages, this exclusive behind the scenes look of adapting the beloved books to film is a blast from start to finish. Although the translation from page to screen was tricky at best (and not always as captivating/magical as the books) it still remains one of the most aesthetically pleasing adaptations of all time. J.K. Rowling's world is brought to life in colour, vivid representations of our imagination and seeing the journey in new ways is always a delight. I loved seeing all the artwork and beginnings to the people who breathed life into her words; there is just something magical about how it was made. 

A must-have for HP-fans and film junkies alike.

Harry Potter Page to Screen

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