Exquisitely produced, this is a marvellous addition to any library. 22.69 13 Used from 12.88 12 New from 15.92. Proceeds from the sale of this book will go to Comic Relief and Rowling’s charity, Lumos. The introduction also provides some interesting information regarding the definition of beasts, the importance of magizoology and the concealment of magical creatures from muggles.

Additionally, each creature is assigned a Ministry of Magic Classification, rating its dangerousness. As with the original text, readers will learn plenty of fascinating facts about the extraordinary array of magical creatures in the wizarding world, exploring habitats, diets, abilities, dispositions and more. Rowling (writing as Magizoologist Newt Scamande r) Published by Bloomsbury on 7th November 2017 This glorious paperback edition of Newt Scamander’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is considered a classic throughout the wizarding world.

A fold-out spread for the Ukrainian Ironbelly is also a nice addition. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K.

The compositions also vary, with some creatures dominating entire spreads or depicted against lavish landscapes, while others are arranged as smaller vignettes sharing a single spread. Lomenech Gill sumptuously illustrates every beast from Acromantuala to Yeti, covering ninety in total, using a variety of techniques, including prints and etching, watercolour and charcoal sketches. This new edition also features the fully updated 2017 text, which includes new profiles of six magnificent beasts that inhabit North America and a new foreword by J.K.

Fantastic beasts illustrated