Quidditch Through the Ages - Illustrated Edition

An essential companion to the Harry Potter series and a must-have for fans of all ages, this spectacular new full-colour edition of J.K. Rowling'sQuidditch Through the Ages brings together one of the world's best loved storytellers with the creative genius of Emily Gravett. A sumptuous visual feast of a book, the pages are bursting with glorious illustrations, handmade memorabilia and two spectacular gatefold spreads – a truly magical edition of this much loved wizarding classic.

'Oh, you wait, it's the best game in the world.'
Ron Weasley

Devoured by Harry Potter in his first year,Quidditch Through the Ages is consulted on a daily basis by the young witches and wizards at Hogwarts. Kennilworthy Whisp's sporting bible whisks readers through a whistle-stop tour of the wizarding world's favourite sport. Packed with trivia, tales of on-pitch antics, and Quidditch stars past and present, the sports almanac also contains comprehensive profiles of Quidditch teams loved by readers of the Harry Potter novels – Chudley Cannons, Puddlemere United, Vratsa Vultures and many more …

Twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, Emily Gravett joins the illustrious team of hand-picked talent who have brought their illustration magic to the world of Harry Potter. Her wildly creative imagination has conjured a cornucopia of sporting memorabilia to surprise and delight. Lovingly created in a dazzling range of media – drawn, sewn, thrown – and infused with her trademark visual wit, these charming and funny handmade artworks are the perfect pairing for J.K. Rowling's humorousinsights into the magical, airborne sport.

Quidditch Through the Ages is published in aid of Lumos, an international children's charity founded in 2005 by J.K. Rowling, and Comic Relief.