Cover of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Book · 2001 · Animales míticos

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

by J. K. Rowling · Recommended by 2 people on 1 podcast

Why people recommend it

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J. K. Rowling is a fantasy screenplay that expands the magical Harry Potter universe into North America. On the podcast The Book Review, guest Alexander Alter discussed the forthcoming publication of the Fantastic Beasts screenplay during the episode titled Inside The New York Times Book Review: 'How to Be a Person in the World' in July 2024. During this segment, Alexander Alter expressed curiosity regarding what the overall sales and fan reception would turn out to be for the title. Unlike previous theatrical play formats, Alexander Alter noted that this specific publication was written directly by J.K. Rowling herself, meaning the text featured her actual words. Later, in another episode of The Book Review titled Inside The New York Times Book Review: Megan Abbott’s ‘You Will Know Me’ released on the exact same date in July 2024, Alexandra Alter spoke about the work once again. During this second appearance, Alexandra Alter described the book as serving as J.K. Rowling's deliberate expansion of the established Harry Potter universe specifically into North American settings. Listeners and fans of the wizarding world found these discussions informative as they anticipated the arrival of the magical cinematic companion piece in print format.

Who recommended it

Alexander Alter — 1 mention
Discussed
“I'm also really curious to see what the sales and fan response will be to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them which is being published it's a screenplay of course she wrote it this time so unlike the play these are her words”
Alexandra Alter — 1 mention
Discussed
“there is it's fantastic beast and where to find them which is her kind of extension of the Harry Potter Universe into North America”

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