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Subjects > Literary criticism > European / english, irish, scottish, welsh
Subjects > Literary criticism > Children's literature
Subjects > Rowling, j. k.
Subjects > Potter, harry (fictitious character)



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Title: Harry, A History: The True Story of a Boy Wizard, His Fans, and Life Inside the Harry Potter Phenomenon

Synopsis
Not so much a history of the Harry Potter books as a look at the cultural frenzy they created, this dive into the world of Potter-mania tracks the 10 years during which the seven books in J.K. Rowling's series were originally published. The author, the webmistress of the Potter-themed Leaky Cauldron Web site, explores everything from Internet rumors of character deaths, to rock bands inspired by the wizarding world, to the phenomenon of book banning. This celebration of the books that changed the face of children's literature (for example, their popularity inspired the New York Times to start listing children's and young adult bestsellers) features an introduction by Harry's own creator, author J.K. Rowling.

Details
Language:        English

Size
Length:        356 Pages
Weight:        0.8 Pounds
Height:         8.3 Inches
Width:          5.8 Inches
Thickness:    1 Inches



Publisher Notes
An analysis of the pop-culture phenomenon surrounding the Harry Potter series, written by the founder of The Leaky Cauldron Web site, evaluates how the books inspired international camaraderie and a generation of critical thinkers and new readers, in an account complemented by an interview with J. K. Rowling. Original. 100,000 first printing.



Industry Reviews
"[W]ith infectious, at times frenetic excitement, Anelli presents...how a boy wizard became a rock star."
(10/06/2008)
"Chronicling ten years of Pottermania, Anelli dishes up a revealing, delicious insider's view...."
(10/15/2008)


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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Harry, A History: The True Story of a Boy Wizard, His Fans, and Life Inside the Harry Potter Phenomenon and it was written by Melissa Anelli. This edition of Harry, A History: The True Story of a Boy Wizard, His Fans, and Life Inside the Harry Potter Phenomenon is in a Paperback format. This books publish date is November 2008 and it has a suggested retail price of $16. There are 356 pages in the book and it was published by Pocket Books. The 10 digit ISBN is 1416554955 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9781416554950. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.