Magic Academy Books, Advanced Course of 4: Creatures, Theory & Dark Arts, A5

Magic Academy Books, Advanced Course of 4: Creatures, Theory & Dark Arts

The advanced course of four magic academy books gathers volumes for readers who already know the basics: the Monster Book with its creatures from hippogriffs to dragons, Theory of Magic with the rules behind every spell, the second part of the dark arts defence course and Rita Skeeter's scandalous biography. Together they show the wider world beyond the first-year classroom — creatures, theory, protection and the gossip of the wizarding press.

Fully readable magic academy books — not blank props

Every book is printed from cover to cover with original illustrated content. No blank or lined journal pages: each volume is a real book to read, not a notebook with a decorated cover.

Books in this set of 4

• The Life and Lies of Albus — Rita Skeeter, 128 pages: the scandalous biography of the most famous headmaster, in the voice of its notorious author
• Dark Arts Defence, Part 2 — 160+ pages: protective crystals, meditation and visualisation, amulets and talismans
• Monster Book — Edwardus Lima, 116 pages: a fantasy bestiary from hippogriffs and centaurs to basilisks, dragons and extinct creatures
• Theory of Magic — Adalbert Waffling, 156 pages: wand theory, how spells work and the limits of magic

Inside the magic academy books

Dark Arts Defence, Part 2: Protective crystals. Meditation, visualisation and daily practice. Selecting and creating amulets and talismans.

Monster Book: Hippogriff, centaur, basilisk and three-headed Cerberus. Dragons, water creatures and dark creatures. Rare and extinct magical creatures. Detailed illustrations with handwritten-style notes.

Theory of Magic: Wand theory. How spells work. The limits of magic.

Magic academy books for readers beyond the first year

This four-book set suits readers who already own the first-year classics and want something different: a bestiary, a theory book, a defence manual and a biography make a varied shelf and a varied read. With four books, the set includes 9 fan art prints and 3 fan art wizarding magazines.

Why choose the magic academy books instead of single books

A set brings the books together in one parcel, with matching A5 hardcovers that line up neatly on the shelf, and it costs less than buying the same 4 books one by one. It also comes with a bigger gift: 9 fan art prints and 3 fan art wizarding magazines. And because every volume is fully readable, the set is a real reading programme — you can follow the subjects in order, one book after another, the way a student would.

Handmade magic academy books: how the books are made

Every book in this set is printed and bound by hand. All 4 volumes share the same A5 format (5.8 × 8.3 in / 14.8 × 21 cm), so they line up neatly on a shelf; each has a full colour hardcover and a thread-sewn binding that lets it open completely flat. The pages are printed on coated 115 g/m² paper with black and white illustrations.

• A5 format (5.8 × 8.3 in / 14.8 × 21 cm)
• Full colour hardcover
• Thread-sewn binding — opens completely flat
• Coated paper 115 g/m², black & white illustrated interior
• Printed and bound by hand
• The kraft dust jacket or band seen in some photos is an optional extra and not a required part of the item

Magic academy books: questions and answers

Are all books in the magic academy books fully readable?
Yes. Every page is printed with original illustrated content; there are no blank or lined journal pages.

What size are the books?
A5 — 14.8 × 21 cm (5.8 × 8.3 in), a full colour hardcover, with a thread-sewn binding that opens completely flat.

Which language are the books in?
English edition.

Is the kraft dust jacket included?
The kraft dust jacket or band seen in some photos is an optional extra and not a required part of the item.

Who makes these editions?
They are original handmade fan art editions, printed and bound by hand and created by fans for fans.

Free gifts with your set of 4

Your set of 4 comes with 9 free fan art prints on kraft paper A5 and 3 fan art wizarding magazines:

• Wizarding School Timetable
• Wizarding Sport Fixtures Chart
• Magical Library Card
• Wizarding School Acceptance Letter
• Beginner's Magic Correspondence Course
• Wizarding Exam Results
• First-Year Supply List
• Acceptance Letter Vol. 2
• Wizarding Sport Rules & Positions Chart

More wizarding school textbooks on fanlyshop.com

• Advanced & Basic Potion Making
• A History of Magic & Theory of Magic
• Book of Spells & Charm Casting
• Monster Book, Herbology & Transfiguration
• The Life and Lies of Albus
• Dark Arts Defence, Unfogging the Future, Alchemy, Advanced Rune Translation & Ancient Studies
• Wizard school sets of 7 and the complete 21-book library

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