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J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World
J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World - A Pop-Up Gallery of Curiosities
J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World is full of magical curiosities: a flying car, a hat that sings, an enchanted case, and so much more. This small, deluxe pop-up book showcases three-dimensional renderings of some of the beloved curiosities from the Harry Potter films, including two pops related to the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Pull out flaps will feature text that delves into the items on each spread and how they were achieved in the films.
This book will have doors that open from the middle of the front cover, a sturdy magnetic closure, and elastic loops to hold each pop firmly in place making it a perfect stand-alone display.
This book will have doors that open from the middle of the front cover, a sturdy magnetic closure, and elastic loops to hold each pop firmly in place making it a perfect stand-alone display.
12 pages, Hardcover
Published November 18, 2016
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September 24, 2018
There are 5 pop-ups in this book of curiosities from the world of Harry Potter. They move and some of them are delicate. The interesting this is the book opens in the middle and not from the side. The pages flip down like an upside down legal pad and they pop out at you. The page folds down bringing the scene with it.
There is a sorting hat, Newt’s suitcase, the bank vault scene, the pixie scene from Gilderoy’s class and the Whomping Willow.
It’s a cute quick paper engineered little bit about Harry Potter. Several of the pop-ups seem very intricate to me and you have to be careful not to break them. IT’s a very delicate book. The library copy I got had damage to several pages so I had to open them by hand.
It’s fun to see, but was this book needed - well no, but it’s still fun to see for fans of the series. The previous pop-up book I read was better with more details, but this includes scenes from Newt’s world.
The nephew can sit for almost 30 minutes being still watching them unfold and fold. He tries to figure it out. He loved it. 5 stars for him.
There is a sorting hat, Newt’s suitcase, the bank vault scene, the pixie scene from Gilderoy’s class and the Whomping Willow.
It’s a cute quick paper engineered little bit about Harry Potter. Several of the pop-ups seem very intricate to me and you have to be careful not to break them. IT’s a very delicate book. The library copy I got had damage to several pages so I had to open them by hand.
It’s fun to see, but was this book needed - well no, but it’s still fun to see for fans of the series. The previous pop-up book I read was better with more details, but this includes scenes from Newt’s world.
The nephew can sit for almost 30 minutes being still watching them unfold and fold. He tries to figure it out. He loved it. 5 stars for him.
April 22, 2018
I'm a sucker for anything Harry Potter related, I have a huge collection of books and random other merchandise and I'd been eyeing up this pop up book for ages before I took the plunge and bought a copy. To be honest I was a bit put off by the price tag when I haven't been able to find a copy in a store to actually look at but when Amazon had it on sale at less than half price I snapped it up, I have no willpower to resist a HP bargain LOL.
Pop Up books generally don't have many pages so I wasn't surprised that this only contains five scenes from the HP world. It really won't take you long to actually read this book because there is very little in the way of writing but the pop ups are well designed and some of them are quite intricate. The book opens from the centre, like folding back two doors, and there is elastic to hold it open to the pop up you want to display. The smaller size of this book makes it perfect as a shelf decoration and you can easily switch between the different pages.
I'll include photos of each scene but you'll find the Harry at the sorting ceremony, Newt peering out of his suitcase, the whomping willow when Ron and Harry drove into it, Newt in the vault trying to catch the niffler and the classroom scene with the Cornish Pixies. Avid Harry Potter fans will love this book but I'm glad I waited until the price was cheaper.
Pop Up books generally don't have many pages so I wasn't surprised that this only contains five scenes from the HP world. It really won't take you long to actually read this book because there is very little in the way of writing but the pop ups are well designed and some of them are quite intricate. The book opens from the centre, like folding back two doors, and there is elastic to hold it open to the pop up you want to display. The smaller size of this book makes it perfect as a shelf decoration and you can easily switch between the different pages.
I'll include photos of each scene but you'll find the Harry at the sorting ceremony, Newt peering out of his suitcase, the whomping willow when Ron and Harry drove into it, Newt in the vault trying to catch the niffler and the classroom scene with the Cornish Pixies. Avid Harry Potter fans will love this book but I'm glad I waited until the price was cheaper.
July 26, 2020
Interactivity - 4 ☄
Overall - 4🌟
Overall - 4🌟
September 7, 2018
This contained 5 lovely pop up dioramas, depicting memorable scenes from the Harry Potter series and Fantastic Beasts and Where to find them.
The only drawback is that it is so short for so much money. I'm definitely going to have to find a way to display one of the Harry Potter scenes on my shelves- guess I'll be rearranging my harry potter shelves again
The only drawback is that it is so short for so much money. I'm definitely going to have to find a way to display one of the Harry Potter scenes on my shelves- guess I'll be rearranging my harry potter shelves again
January 5, 2017
I'm a sucker for pop-up books. The 5 scenes in this book were done so well, though I'll be honest and admit I was hoping for more than just 2 scenes to be related to Fantastic Beasts!
Regardless, they're very intricate and I feel like a kid, constantly closing and opening them again and again haha.
Regardless, they're very intricate and I feel like a kid, constantly closing and opening them again and again haha.
November 30, 2016
While not as fantastic as it might have been, this is still a win for any Harry Potter fan on your list this season! It's wizarding world fun in a new dimension--that is sure sure to delight any sold-out wizard you know!
November 26, 2021
Not a huge fan of Harry Potter, I haven't even finished the books nor have I watched the movies, but had this one in hand and found it absolutely magnificent. The art is beautiful and the few infos on how the scenes were done were interesting that they might have slightly persuaded me to give the movies a try.
Also, we all know why I read this, the year is coming to an end and I'm nowhere near reaching my usual reading goal. 😣😔
Also, we all know why I read this, the year is coming to an end and I'm nowhere near reaching my usual reading goal. 😣😔
April 3, 2019
Buku pop up cakep buat penggemar serial Harry Potter dan Fantastic Beast. Ada 6 adegan dari seri HP dan FB.
Dibuka sambil ber “oooh wow” sampai si batita teriak-teriak mau lihat. Maap ya Dek, ini untuk 8 tahun ke atas 😈.
Dibuka sambil ber “oooh wow” sampai si batita teriak-teriak mau lihat. Maap ya Dek, ini untuk 8 tahun ke atas 😈.
October 30, 2019
Me and my son had a wonderful time discussing every popped up pages!
May 22, 2017
From the wonders of Hogwarts to Newt Scamander’s enchanted case, the wizarding world is full of incredible objects and creatures. This astonishing pop-up volume contains a collection of five scenes that bring magical oddities from the films to life. Join a nervous Harry moments before the Sorting Hat bellows ‘Gryffindor!’ through the Great Hall, relive the adventure of the flying Ford Anglia colliding with the Whomping Willow, and uncover a New York City bank vault with Newt Scamander chasing after an escaped Niffler. Meanwhile, discover a treasure trove of movie secrets that helped make the magic happen.
This can be a really good gift for Harry Potter fans worldwide. I am not a fan myself, but I really appreciate the art and crafts shown in this book. Nicely done.
This can be a really good gift for Harry Potter fans worldwide. I am not a fan myself, but I really appreciate the art and crafts shown in this book. Nicely done.
December 19, 2016
This is a gift book or something to own personally; it is more of a gimmick than an actual book. It is, itself, a curiosity. The information about each scene presented is a brief explanation of how the scene was achieved for the movie it appeared in. Those who are curious about how the movies were made will find this interesting. Overall, not impressive. The illustrations are neither taken from the original books nor true portrayals from the movies.
March 28, 2017
The paper art in this book was amazing. 3D designs, that had depth, vibrant color, and action. Scenes from Harry Potter, and Fantastic Beasts were displayed. My only complaint is that, they chose for one scene to just show Newt walking down into his case, instead of taking a beautiful opportunity to show, in 3D detail, some of the things that resided in it. It was a let down, and, in my view, a huge missed opportunity.
July 26, 2018
Love it, finally a pop up book for adults too. lol The five scenes chosen were very well done. 2 scenes where from the Fantastic Beast, the other 3 were Harry Potter. Must have for any Harry Potter collection.
December 17, 2016
Magical as always..
I don't think there's much more I can say..
Ughhh..Just amazing!!
I don't think there's much more I can say..
Ughhh..Just amazing!!
August 12, 2017
This is a beautiful addition to the collection of any Harry Potter fan.
The pop-up pages are intricate and add to the universe of Harry Potter.
Highly recommended.
The pop-up pages are intricate and add to the universe of Harry Potter.
Highly recommended.
November 15, 2017
such a different take of scenes from the movies, loved it!
January 22, 2024
Too short, but still I loved every bit.
April 2, 2018
I got this book 2 years ago for Christmas and I’ve finally gotten around to reading it. It’s a super cute pop up book that I recommend for any Harry Potter fan
December 26, 2018
Lovely & interesting art book. When you open it, you can feel the same excitement just as you want to open your favourite band's merchandise for the first time.
If you love the Harry Potter wizarding universe then you should love this art book.
The only downside to me personally, the art is too little. Only 5 paper arts in total. Yes I know it is not easy to do this kind of book. But to compare it with the book's price it should be more.
All in all it is a good art book. Because no matter how old you are, there will always be some child feeling inside you that can get excited with this kind of art book 😊
If you love the Harry Potter wizarding universe then you should love this art book.
The only downside to me personally, the art is too little. Only 5 paper arts in total. Yes I know it is not easy to do this kind of book. But to compare it with the book's price it should be more.
All in all it is a good art book. Because no matter how old you are, there will always be some child feeling inside you that can get excited with this kind of art book 😊
November 6, 2018
Beautifully created art book. Too delicate for my campers, but a lovely keepsake to admire in one’s home.
February 7, 2019
This is such a beautiful book. Period.
December 24, 2019
This was very interesting. It shows a couple scenes from the movies and explained a little of how things worked. Would have been nice if there were more pages!
February 20, 2020
Cool but overpriced
September 6, 2021
I'm just a little sad that this book only contains 5 scenes
September 16, 2021
I LOVE POP UP BOOKS
November 27, 2022
just. freaking. delightful. :D
June 21, 2025
I’m obssesed
May 16, 2021
5/5 stars since I'm a potterhead
This book contains a few pop-up illustrations from the harry potter movies. As a potterhead, this book simply becomes a must-have item to decore my shelf with. This beautiful book comes with a magnetic flap on the front and a rubber band inside to keep the pop-up illustrations stay unchanged.
This book contains a few pop-up illustrations from the harry potter movies. As a potterhead, this book simply becomes a must-have item to decore my shelf with. This beautiful book comes with a magnetic flap on the front and a rubber band inside to keep the pop-up illustrations stay unchanged.
August 28, 2022
Perfect for any fan of the wizarding world
April 16, 2017
Gorgeous and fun. I love all things Harry Potter.
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