Now that the last Harry Potter movie is in theaters, are you looking for something to fill that Harry Potter-sized void? Here at the Mudd Library, we have shelves of books dedicated to a wide variety of research relating to the Harry Potter books, characters, and world.
Here is a small sampling of our collection:
Harry, a History by Melissa Anelli: Written by the webmistress of the popular fansite, The Leaky Cauldron, this book explores the Harry Potter fan culture.
The Wisdom of Harry Potter by Edmund M. Kern: An exploration of the morality in the Harry Potter book series. This book’s author is Associate Professor of History here at Lawrence University.
The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter by David Colbert: A collection myths and legends behind many of the names, stories, and magical beings used in the Harry Potter book series.
Harry Potter: The Story of a Global Business Phenomenon by Susan Gunelius: A look at the successful strategy behind the marketing of Harry Potter.