An insider's look at how artists and creature designers brought Thestrals, Grindylows, Acromantula, dragons, and more to cinematic life.From centaurs to merpeople and horn-tailed dragons, magical creatures and terrifying beasts are key characters in the Harry Potter films. Harry Potter Film Vault: Volume 1: Forest, Lake, and Sky Creatures features illustrations and behind-the-scenes photography that give fans an in-depth look at the development and creation...

Explore the homeworld and vast dominion of Star Trek's formidable Klingons in this "fun and engaging" travel guide full of "fascinating facts"( Starburst Magazine).nuqneH! Bored of standard vacations to places like Risa or Wrigley's Pleasure Planet? Want to discover a unique and ancient culture not bound by standard niceties and social mores? Then Qo'noS and the vast Klingon Empire are for you!This one-of-a-kind travel guide will give you al...

Discover the filmmaking secrets behind Diagon Alley, the Ministry of Magic, and the other enchanted locations of the Wizarding World.Revisit the enchanting locations of the Wizarding World with Harry Potter Film Vault: Volume 2: Diagon Alley, the Hogwarts Express, and the Ministry. Fans can get an in-depth look at the illustrations, sketches, and paintings as well as behind-the-scenes photography that helped develop the iconic magical locations seen through...

How artists and craftspeople sought to tell Harry's story through the design of many important props—from the Sorcerer's Stone to the Sword of Gryffindor.The Harry Potter film series is filled with incredible artifacts and magical objects, from Harry's iconic wand and glasses to Marvolo Gaunt's Ring. Now fans can get an in-depth look at illustrations, sketches, and behind-the-scenes photography that shows the stunning inventiveness of the designers and craftspeople ...

Discover Vulcan's geography and customs in this illustrated travel guide that "takes readers on an extensive tour of the Federation's most logical planet" ( Entertainment Weekly).Plan your next trip to the planet Vulcan! Find restaurants that serve the best fried sandworms and Vulcan port. Take a trip to the Fire Plains or experience spring break at the Voroth Sea. Learn all about the native people of Spock's home planet and their unusual customs. Discover ...

The casting, the chemistry, and the costuming that brought Harry, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and their classmates to life on-screen.A comprehensive guide that profiles and details Harry and his fellow pupils, Harry Potter Film Vault: Volume 4: Hogwarts Students gives fans an in-depth look at gorgeous illustrations, design sketches, and behind-the-scenes photography that helped to bring these iconic characters to the big screen. See how the magic happene...

How snakes, reanimated corpses, trolls, giants, and other beings—both friends and foes—jumped from the pages to the screen in the Wizarding World.The Harry Potter films are packed with creatures by turns fascinating and fearsome, from the goblins of Gringotts to the Dementors of Azkaban. With detailed profiles of each creature that include concept art and behind-the-scenes photography, this volume gives fans an in-depth look at Dark creatures, such as the Basilisk t...

See the artistry and special effects that built the Wizarding World, including Hogsmeade Village, Grimmauld Place, Shell Cottage, Malfoy Manor, and more.Revisit the Harry Potter films and learn all about wizarding homes, such as The Burrow and the Lovegood house, as well as wizarding villages such as Hogsmeade and Godric's Hollow.Harry Potter Film Vault compiles the filmmaking secrets and visionary artistry behind the Harry Potter films into a series...

The filmmaking secrets behind the Wizarding World's flora and fauna—from owls and cats to Fawkes the phoenix, the Whomping Willow, and Fenrir Greyback.Rediscover the creature companions, magical plants, and shapeshifters of this cinematic universe with Harry Potter Film Vault: Volume 5. Fans will be treated to an in-depth look at the illustrations, paintings, and behind-the-scenes photography that helped develop everything from Harry's owl, Hedwig, to werew...

Good versus evil brought to cinematic life: the opposing forces of Dumbledore's benevolent wizards and the power-hungry Voldemort and the Death Eaters.From Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody to Sirius Black and Nymphadora Tonks, members of the Order of the Phoenix play a central role in the Harry Potter films. This volume gives an in-depth look at the secret society and also covers the Death Eaters and other Dark forces that oppose it.Harry Potter Film Vault co...

A behind-the-scenes look into the creation of what contributes to the culture of the Harry Potter community—feasts, music, weddings, magazines, and more.Celebratory gatherings, delicious meals, and books and newspapers are key elements of the Harry Potter films. Packed with concept art and unit photography and featuring striking insights from the filmmakers, this volume gives readers an inside look at many of the props and costumes that help make the Wizarding World...

Discover how cinematic artistry, wardrobe, and the actors themselves brought the school's instructors, caretakers, and ghosts to life on the big screen.Learn all about the fascinating professors and staff of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This volume collects stunning illustrations and behind-the-scenes photography alongside striking insights from the filmmakers to give fans an in-depth look at the many iconic professors seen throughout the Harry Potter...