The magic that inspired Harry Potter on display at the British Library

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. “Harry Potter: A History of Magic,” a recently opened exhibition spotlighting rare books and artifacts that detail traditions of folklore and... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SIBA Rolls Out Author Inspired Wrapping Paper

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paizo’s Magical Realm of RPG Publishing

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-11-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Prolific TV creator Shonda Rhimes will write 'part memoir, part inspiration' book (+video)

Shonda Rhimes is the creator of the TV shows 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Private Practice,' and 'Scandal.' Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Prolific TV creator Shonda Rhimes will write 'part memoir, part inspiration' book

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[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Sydney Morning Herald | 2013-10-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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