Magic is in the air at the British Library here — specifically the magical world of one of the most famous characters in modern literature, Harry Potter. “The British Library approached J.K. Rowling’s representatives, and we agreed that it was the right moment,” said Julian Harrison, lead curator of the exhibit. Twenty other public libraries around Britain will offer satellite exhibitions in coordination with “Harry Potter: A History of Magic,” and the exhibit will move to the New-York Historical Society in October 2018. Items and manuscripts owned by the British Library are among the most compelling inclusions. The family-friendly “Harry Potter: A Journey Through a History of Magic” explains the artifacts and artwork on display at the library, while “Harry Potter: A History of Magic” is a more detailed coffee table tome created to celebrate the exhibition.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 30, 2017 19:30 UTC