Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay [Hardcover]

J.K. Rowling's screenwriting debut is captured in this exciting hardcover edition of theFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themscreenplay.

When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt's fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone...Inspired by the original Hogwarts textbook by Newt Scamander,Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplaymarks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. A feat of imagination and showcasing a cast of remarkable characters, this is epic, adventure-packed storytelling at its very best. Whether an existing fan or new to the wizarding world, this is a perfect addition to any film lover's or reader's bookshelf.The filmFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themwill have its theatrical release on November 18, 2016.

J.K. Rowling is the author of the enduringly popular Harry Potter books. After the idea for Harry Potter came to her on a delayed train journey in 1990, she plotted out and started writing the series of seven books and the first was published asHarry Potter and the Philosophers Stonein the UK in 1997. The series took another ten years to complete, concluding in 2007 with the publication ofHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

To accompany the series, J.K. Rowling wrote three short companion volumes for charity,Quidditch Through the AgesandFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos, andThe Tales of Beedle the Bard, in aid of Lumos. She alsol“™