Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay

5W J.K. Rowling. Designed by Minalima. UK: Little Brown Books, 2016. Early printing.

Notes

Written by J.K. Rowling, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay (2016) expands the Wizarding World beyond Harry Potter, introducing readers to Newt Scamander, a gentle British magizoologist who arrives in 1926 New York with a suitcase full of magical creatures. When several escape, Newt is drawn into a larger conflict involving dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald, the American magical congress (MACUSA), and an Obscurial threatening to expose the wizarding world. The screenplay blends adventure, mystery, and social commentary—touching on themes of fear, acceptance, and the beauty of difference—while offering Rowling’s signature mix of humor and heart.

The MinaLima-designed edition, created by the award-winning design duo Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, transforms Rowling’s script into an artful collector’s piece. Known for their work on the visual identity of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, MinaLima filled the book with intricate illustrations, ornate typography, and whimsical, interactive elements—such as fold-outs, pop-ups, and magical creature portraits. Their design captures the 1920s Art Deco aesthetic of the film and immerses readers in the atmosphere of wizarding New York, making it both a literary and visual celebration of Rowling’s magical universe.

Description

New unread copy with original jacket and illustrated throughout. Fine condition.