Inside the Magic: The Making of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Inside the Magic is the complete PDF companion to the 2016 Wizarding World film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Written by film journalist Ian Nathan, this digital edition is available for instant download after purchase.

The book takes readers behind the scenes of the movie, from the first screenplay by J.K. Rowling to the final visual effects. It includes a foreword by Eddie Redmayne and an introduction by producer David Heyman.

Inside the Magic: Book Overview

Published by Harper Design in 2016, Inside the Magic is a film history and production guide. It covers the creation of Newt Scamander, the 1920s New York setting, the MACUSA headquarters, and the many fantastic beasts that inhabit the story.

The book draws on the work of key collaborators, including production designer Stuart Craig, costume designer Colleen Atwood, and director David Yates. It is a factual record of how the film was designed, built, and brought to the screen.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• A foreword by Eddie Redmayne, who played Newt Scamander.
• An introduction by David Heyman, producer of the film.
• Character studies of Newt Scamander, Jacob Kowalski, Porpentina Goldstein, Queenie Goldstein, Percival Graves, and Seraphina Picquery.
• A look at 1920s New York and the Magical Congress of the United States of America.
• The work of production designer Stuart Craig, costume designer Colleen Atwood, and the design teams.
• An inside view of Newt’s case, the Blind Pig, and the environments of the fantastic beasts.
• The creation and puppetry of the fantastic beasts, including the Obscurus.

Why This Book Matters

Inside the Magic is an important record of the first film in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World series. It shows how filmmakers translated a screenplay into a fully realized visual world.

For fans of the Harry Potter films and viewers of Fantastic Beasts, this book offers a trustworthy account of the production. It is a collectible companion for anyone interested in film design, creature effects, and world-building.

Book Details

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The file works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile devices. Any modern device that supports PDF reading can open this book.

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How do I access the book after purchase? A download link is provided immediately after your order is confirmed.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No, this is a digital PDF edition, so no physical copy will be mailed.

What devices can read this PDF? It is compatible with most e-reader apps, tablets, desktop computers, and smartphones that support PDF files.

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