Harry Potter: The Creature Vault - by Jody Revenson (Mixed Media Product)

About the Book

Accompanying poster in pocket affixed to page 3 of cover.

Book Synopsis

Dementors and House-elves, merpeople and Chinese Fireball Dragons--these are just a few of the magical creatures and frightening monsters populating J. K. Rowling's wizarding world. Harry Potter: The Creature Vault is a fascinating look at how this menagerie was brought to life for the blockbuster Harry Potter film series. Detailed profiles of each creature include rare concept illustrations, behind-the-scenes photography, and filmmaking secrets from the Warner Bros. archive. A removable poster picturing each of the creatures and an interactive Eeylops Owl Emporium catalog complete this must-have package.

Review Quotes

"It's the kind of trivia only a true fan would know, and since it comes packaged in beautiful purple binding, it's sure to make other muggles quake with envy." -- MoviePilot.com

"If you are a fan of the films, and are looking for more details, insider information, and sketches galore, then this is the book for you and...a must have." -- Mugglenet.com

"...it's fun to see the way various creatures evolved before the final image." -- Geekdad.com

"...this coffee-table tome is a comprehensive and delightful look at the memorable creatures that populate the magical world... A true collector's edition..." -- Examiner.com

"...Revenson is one of the few--outside of perhaps Rowling herself--who is paid to know every twist, turn, first appearance, second appearance, elbow shape and snout color for every beast that has ever appeared in the Harry Potter movie series." -- Chicago Sun-Times

"...[the] book collects some of the most breathtaking concept art we've seen in ages of dragons and other magnificent creatures, from the Harry Potter movies." -- io9.com

"Harry Potter: The Creature Vault is a fascinating look at how this menagerie was brought to life for the blockbuster Harry Potter film series." -- Hypable.com

"VERDICT Visually stimulating and comprehensive, this volume is a much welcome addition to the Potter collection." -- Library Journal

"The original Harry Potter creature concept art is utterly breathtaking. -- Buzzfeed

"The original Harry Potter sketches are all kinds of creepy, fuzzy and awesome." -- Hello Giggles

"...a magical new coffee table book" -- The Telegraph

"...Harper Collins...released a new book featuring the astounding original concept art for many of the creepy-crawly (and cute and fluffy) creatures from the books." -- PopSugar

"...features the gory, monstrous characters of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world like you've never seen them before." -- Seventeen.com

"...gives readers a peek at how artists brought those creatures to the screen." -- Mashable