Harry, a history the true story of a boy wizard, his fans, and life inside the Harry Potter phenomenon

An analysis of the pop-culture phenomenon surrounding the Harry Potter series, written by the founder of "The Leaky Cauldron" website, evaluates how the books inspired international camaraderie and a generation of new readers.

Main Author: Anelli, Melissa.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Pocket Books, 2008.
Edition: 1st Pocket Books trade pbk. ed.
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Summary: An analysis of the pop-culture phenomenon surrounding the Harry Potter series, written by the founder of "The Leaky Cauldron" website, evaluates how the books inspired international camaraderie and a generation of new readers.
Physical Description: xii, 356 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 21 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 355-356).
ISBN: 9781416554950 (trade pbk.)
1416554955 (trade pbk.)
Author Notes: Melissa Anelli has been reporting on the Harry Potter phenomenon since 2001. As the webmistress of the Leaky Cauldron (www.leakynews.com), she has written and spoken for Harry Potter fans in media outlets worldwide. She graduated from Georgetown University in 2001 and spent several years as a daily news reporter and features writer in New York City. She currently lives in Brooklyn with her ferocious cat, Moochka. For more visit www.harryahistory.com.