A comprehensive, full-color compendium of the key characters in all
eight of the Harry Potter films, filled with never-before-seen
photographs and illustrations, covering the costumes, makeup, weaponry,
and behind-the-scenes story that brought each personality memorably to
life on the big screen.
Harry Potter: The Character Vault offers fans a deeper look at the
creative development of the characters introduced in the books and
brought to life in the theatrical series. Jody Revenson brings you
closer to Harry, Ron, Hermione, and the students and faculty at
Hogwarts, the bureaucrats at the Ministry of Magic, the Triwizard
Tournament competitors, the wizarding world families, and the dark
forces against them.
Each profile in the book includes design sketches and unit photography
showcasing the costumes of each character, along with an image of his or
her wand, and other iconic props specific to the characters--brooms,
Harry's invisibility cloak, Mad-Eye Moody's eye and prosthetic leg, and
more. Discover how Quidditch gear and Hogwarts' robes subtly changed as
the characters grew up, discover the fashion and artistry behind the
Weasley style, the Yule Ball dresses and robes, Slug Club party wear,
and Death Eater masks and costumes.
Interweaving interviews with the special effects experts, costume
designers, makeup artists and the cast, Jody Revenson shows fans how the
magic happens, revealing the unique filming techniques used to change
particular characters' sizes, such as a giant Hagrid and Madame Maxime,
as well as special makeup processes that created the look of Harry's
Stinging Hex and Peter Pettigrew's rat-like visage. Featured throughout
are intriguing profiles of the special makeup effects artists who share
the most memorable effects they've used to transform ordinary actors
into their extraordinary fictional counterparts.
Harry Potter: The Character Vault is your exclusive all-access pass
into the creative process of the largest film franchise of all time, and
comes complete with two exclusive removable features.
