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Harry Potter: Film Wizardry

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Wicked: The Grimmerie

David Cote, Stephen Schwartz, Joan Marcus, Winnie Holzman · 183 pages

A companion volume to the hit Broadway musical set in Oz recounts the exploits of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the good witch, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the musical and its creation, profiles of cast and crew, anecdotes, and the show's libretto.

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The Art of Tangled

Jeff Kurtti · 159 pages

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Quidditch Through the Ages

J.K. Rowling · 60 pages

A history of the sport Quidditch, answering such questions such as where the Golden Snitch came from, or why the Wigtown Wanterers have meat cleavers on their robes.

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - Chronicles I: Art & Design

Daniel Falconer · 198 pages

A celebration of Peter Jackson's creative vision, packed with concept artwork and development paintings from his film The hobbit: an unexpected journey. Each artist provides detailed and entertaining commentary that reveals the story behind the vision.

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The Hunger Games: Official Illustrated Movie Companion

Kate Egan · 160 pages

This book takes readers behind the scenes of the making of THE HUNGER GAMES with exclusive interviews and information on the screenwriting, casting, and elaborate sets and costumes, as well as the actors' performances and directors' vision.

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The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary

Jeff Kinney · 216 pages

It was a funny, vivid like book.It will make many people laugh it will leave people wanting more. It makes books as funny as the "Captain Underpants" series look like just words on pages.

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The Case of Beasts: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Mark Salisbury · 158 pages

"Take a front-row seat and witness the filmmaking magic that brought J.K. Rowlings script for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them to the screen. Explore the realm of fantastical creatures that roam the wizarding world and discover the magical cast of characters in pursuit of them.."--Page 4 of cover.

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The Art of Howl's Moving Castle

Hayao Miyazaki · 256 pages

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The Complete Phantom of the Opera

George C. Perry, Jane Rice · 171 pages

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The Art of Spirited Away

Alvin Lu · 240 pages

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Brian Selznick · 534 pages

ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND THIEF, twelve-year-old Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric girl and the owner of a small toy booth in the train station, Hugo’s undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen

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Avatar: The Last Airbender (The Art of the Animated Series)

Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino

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Inside HBO's Game of Thrones: Seasons 3 & 4

C.A. Taylor · 192 pages

Featuring contributions by the series' co-creators, an official companion book to the third and fourth seasons showcases hundreds of set photos, art renderings, and designs, as well as insights from key actors and crew members.

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The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Phil Szostak · 253 pages

"Step inside the Lucasfilm art departments for the creation of fantastical worlds, unforgettable characters, and unimaginable creatures. [This book] will take you there, from the earliest gathering of artists and production designers at Lucasfilm headquarters in San Francisco to the fever pitch of production at Pinewood Studios to the conclusion of post-production at Industrial Light & Magic"--Ama

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As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride

Cary Elwes, Joe Layden · 272 pages

From actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in *The Princess Bride*, comes a first-person account and behind-the-scenes look at the making of the cult classic film filled with never-before-told stories, exclusive photographs, and interviews with costars Robin Wright, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, and Mandy Patinkin, as well as author and screenwriter William Gol

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The Art of Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the Sith

J.W. Rinzler, George Lucas · 272 pages

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Flyte

Angie Sage · 544 pages

When Princess Jenna is pursued by a dark wizard, it is the apprentice, Septimus Heap, who must save her while enduring such terrors as a night in the Forest with hungry wolverines and carnivorous trees.

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The Art and Making of Arcane

Elisabeth Vincentelli · 225 pages

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