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Discovering the real world of Harry Potter

Author: Shaun Trevisick; Sarah Strupinski; Hugh Laurie; Atlantic Productions.
Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : Distributed by Questar, ©2002.
Series: Questar DVD collection.
Edition/Format:   DVD video : EnglishView all editions and formats
Summary:
Investigates the myths and legends that inspired the world of Harry Potter. Explores the relationship of witches, wizards, Greek gods, ancient Celts, ghosts, magical creatures, alchemy, and ancient spells to Harry Potter. Also describes sources for Harry Potter's world that came from J.K. Rowling's own life experiences and real places.
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Named Person: J K Rowling; J K Rowling
Material Type: Videorecording
Document Type: Visual material
All Authors / Contributors: Shaun Trevisick; Sarah Strupinski; Hugh Laurie; Atlantic Productions.
OCLC Number: 49789668
Notes: Originally produced for American Public Television, Boston, Mass.
Stereo.
Special features include: The ghostly visitors of Harry Potter; Harry Potter's alchemical & herbal world; In the footsteps of Harry Potter; Harry Potter and the Holy Grail.
Credits: Executive producer, Anthony Geffen.
Performer(s): Narrator, Hugh Laurie.
Description: 1 videodisc (72 [i.e. 47] min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Details: DVD.
Series Title: Questar DVD collection.
Other Titles: Discovering the real world of Harry Potter
Responsibility: an Atlantic production ; writer & director, Shaun Trevisick ; producer, Sarah Strupinski.
Local System Bib Number:
160564

Abstract:

Investigates the myths and legends that inspired the world of Harry Potter. Explores the relationship of witches, wizards, Greek gods, ancient Celts, ghosts, magical creatures, alchemy, and ancient spells to Harry Potter. Also describes sources for Harry Potter's world that came from J.K. Rowling's own life experiences and real places.
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