Harry Potter - The Creature Vault

Discover how Dementors, Goblins, Merpeople, Chinese Fireball Dragons, and all the rest of J. K. Rowling’s imaginative creatures come alive in the Harry Potter films in this first and only book that takes fans deep into the filmmaking process. Complete with a removable poster and booklet, and packaged in a de-bossed purple leatherette case that evokes the series' dark, magical world. Jody Revensen, an expert on the Harry Potter films, guides fans step-by-step through the creative process that takes J. K. Rowling’s unforgettable creatures from page to screen, from the initial visual renderings to the final digital enhancements. 'Harry Potter - The Creature Vault' is packed with pages of never-before-seen concept art, behind-the-scenes shots, and film stills drawn from deep in the Warner Bros. archives. Follow the artists and filmmakers as they create Dobby the house-elf, the Griffin (part-lion, part eagle) the Acromantula of the Forbidden Forest, Buckbeak the Hippogriff, and Hagrid’s beloved pets, including Fluffy, the three-headed dog; Norberta, the Norwegian Ridgeback dragon; and Fang, the boarhound, and many more. This visually stunning compendium features a purple casing with a distressed leather look, illustrated with de-bossed images of the many magical creatures and frightening monsters of J.K. Rowling's enchanting wizarding world. A pocket on the back cover holds a removable poster displaying concept art of each of the creatures in full color. This collector's item comes complete with an eight-page detachable booklet - an Eeylops Owl Emporium Catalog, profiling the owls carried at Diagon Alley’s one-stop shop for every wizard’s owl needs, with advertisements created by the Harry Potter Graphic Arts Department.