Harry Potter: Characters of the Wizarding World

Learn the secrets and stories of more than 60 characters from the wizarding world, including all eight Harry Potter and three Fantastic Beasts films, in this official guide exploring how the beloved characters were adapted for the films.

Harry Potter: The Characters of the Wizarding World is an official exploration of the wizarding world’s spellbinding citizens and how they were brought to life on the silver screen. This lavishly illustrated book chronicles how these beloved characters were brought to life for the big screen, with detailed profiles of Harry Potter, Voldemort, Newt Scamander, and dozens more.

Filled with cast and crew interviews, behind-the-scenes photographs, concept art, and film facts, this in-depth volume delivers a fascinating look into the onscreen history of all the characters, from Hogwarts students and faculty to Dark wizards, Ministry bureaucrats, and beyond.

11 FEATURED FILMS: Comprehensive and detailed profiles of the beloved characters from every Wizarding World film, including all eight Harry Potter films and the Fantastic Beasts franchise.

MORE THAN 60 CHARACTERS PROFILED: Learn about the creative process behind bringing your favourite characters to life—including Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Newt Scamander, Albus Dumbledore, Lord Voldemort, Gellert Grindelwald, and dozens more.

BEHIND-THE-SCENES INSIGHTS: Discover fascinating behind-the-scenes insights through interviews that delve deep into the costumes, casting, makeup, and creative process of bringing the wizarding world’s characters to life on screen.

LAVISHLY ILLUSTRATED: Filled with hundreds of photos, concept art, and production sketches from the films.

OFFICIALLY LICENSED: Created in collaboration with Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

COMPLETE YOUR HARRY POTTER COLLECTION: Harry Potter: The Creature Vault and Harry Potter: The Artifact Vault also available from Insight Editions.