Muggles and magic : an unofficial guide to J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter phenomenon

Format:

Book

Title:

Muggles and magic : an unofficial guide to J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter phenomenon

Author:

Beahm, George W.

ISBN:

9781571745422

9781571744128

Edition:

Rev. and expanded 3rd ed.

Publication Information:

Charlottesville, VA : Hampton Roads Pub. Co., 2007.

Physical Description:

xvii, 377 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm

Summary:

Everyone knows the story of Harry Potter and the "rags-to-riches" success of its author J.K. Rowling, but Muggles and Magic thoroughly examines every nook and cranny of the Potter universe including Rowling's life before and after Harry. Complete with an in-depth look at the real world of J.K. Rowling, including coverage of her trip to New York City in 2006, a behind-the-scenes peek at the making of the Potter films, and 16 big, bold pages of photos, Muggles and Magic is certain to appeal to Potter fans of all ages

Program Information:

Accelerated Reader/Renaissance Learning MG 9.4 16.

Personal Subject:

Rowling, J. K.-Criticism and interpretation.

Rowling, J. K.-Characters-Harry Potter.

Potter, Harry (Fictitious character)

Rowling, J. K. (OCoLC)fst00401675

Potter, Harry (Fictitious character) (OCoLC)fst01073565

Subject(s):

Children's stories, English -- History and criticism.

Fantasy fiction, English -- History and criticism.

Wizards in literature.

Magic in literature.

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Holds:

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Library	YA 823.9 BEA	Searching... Unknown

A Note to the Reader	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Introduction: We're Off to See the Wizards!	p. xv
Part 1 The Real World of Joanne Rowling
Chronology	p. 3
The J. K. Rowling Story	p. 7
Bryony Evens on Submitting Harry Potter	p. 23
Novel Places: The Literary Landscape of J. K. Rowling	p. 25
Making Your Way around Jolly Old England	p. 29
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): General Things People Need to Know about J. K. Rowling	p. 31
A Concordance: The People, Places, and Things in Joanne Rowling's Life	p. 36
Give a Hoot! No Owls for Pets!	p. 43
Footprints on the Heart: Catie Hoch and Joanne Rowling	p. 46
The Catie Hoch Foundation	p. 48
One-Parent Families and J. K. Rowling	p. 49
J. K. Rowling on Being a Single Parent	p. 50
Multiple Sclerosis and J. K. Rowling	p. 51
J. K. Rowling on Multiple Sclerosis	p. 53
J. K. Rowling at the Royal Albert Hall in London: One Author and 4,000 Children	p. 54
Scholastic Essay Contest Winners	p. 55
The Art of Illustration: Mary GrandPre	p. 57
It's about Time: Harry Potter's Cover Story	p. 58
Muggles Visit the Wizarding World: HP Fan Trips	p. 61
Harry Potter Fan Trip 2004	p. 68
Harry Potter Conferences	p. 78
Some Topics Presented at Lumos	p. 83
Collecting Autographs	p. 87
J. K. Rowling on eBay	p. 92
Notable and Quotable: The Real World of J. K. Rowling	p. 93
Part 2 A Writer's Life
The Magic of Words: A Storyteller's World	p. 103
Which Potter Book Is Best? A BBC Poll	p. 108
Coffee and Cafes Fuel Rowling's Creativity	p. 110
Harold Bloom, Stephen King, and Harry Potter: Strange Bedfellows Indeed	p. 113
Stephen King at the National Book Awards	p. 115
Harry Potter, Censorship, and Book Banning	p. 117
The American Library Association	p. 119
So You Want to Be a Novelist? Advice for Budding Writers about Writing and Publishing	p. 121
A Dozen Tips for Publishing Success	p. 123
If You Like J. K. Rowling, Try These Authors	p. 127
Notable and Quotable: On Writing and Publishing	p. 132
Part 3 Harry Potter-Screen Magic
The Power of Imagination: The Reality of Fantasy in Harry Potter	p. 143
Notable and Quotable: Film Quips	p. 147
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone	p. 165
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets	p. 172
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban	p. 177
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire	p. 182
Notable and Quotable: Film Clips	p. 186
Part 4 A look at the Books
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone	p. 193
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets	p. 200
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban	p. 205
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire	p. 209
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix	p. 213
Fan Travels Halfway around the World for Phoenix	p. 219
Almost [pound]308 a Word: Rowling's Outline for Book Five	p. 220
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince	p. 223
Magic at Midnight: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Is Released in the U.S.	p. 230
Quidditch Through the Ages, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and Conversations with J. K. Rowling	p. 233
Comic Relief	p. 234
The Wizard Rockumentary: A Movie about Rocking and Rowling	p. 237
Barry Trotter: The World's Most Famous Wizard	p. 239
Notable and Quotable: The World of Book Publishing	p. 241
The Final Exam: A Trivia Quiz for Muggles	p. 253
Books about Rowling and Harry Potter	p. 265
Part 5 Spellbinding Storytellers-J. K. Rowling, Stephen King, and John Irving in New York City, August 2006
The Press Conference: J. K. Rowling, Stephen King, and John Irving Read from Their Books at Radio City Music Hall (August 1-2, 2006)	p. 283
The Haven Foundation and Doctors Without Borders	p. 297
August 1, 2006: The First Night's Reading	p. 300
August 2, 2006: The Second Night's Reading	p. 316
Part 6 Harry Potter Websites
The Official J. K. Rowling Site	p. 329
The Official U.K. Book Publishing Site	p. 329
The Official U.S. Book Publishing Site	p. 329
The Official Film Site	p. 329
Rowling's Literary Agent	p. 330
Official Merchandise	p. 330
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)	p. 331
Publisher's Weekly	p. 331
USA Today Newspaper	p. 331
The Harry Potter Lexicon	p. 332
HPANA	p. 333
Mugglenet	p. 333
Immeritus: The Sirius Black Fan Club	p. 334
The Leaky Cauldron	p. 334
The Scotsman	p. 335
Appendices
Appendix A Books by J. K. Rowling: In Print and Audio	p. 339
Appendix B Filmography and Videography	p. 345
Appendix C Key Collectibles: Books	p. 349
Rowling in Dough: Peter J. Rowling Sells His Harry Potter Novels	p. 354
Appendix D Harry Potter Collectibles	p. 359
Whirlwood Magick Wands	p. 363
Appendix E Whimsic Alley	p. 365
Stan Goldin: A Wizard at Words	p. 366
The Prophecy Fulfilled	p. 371
About the Author	p. 375
About the Contributors	p. 377

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