Quidditch Through The Ages

A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School library; Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history; the rules - and the breaking of the rules - of the noble sport of Quidditch. Packed with fascinating facts; this definitive guide by the esteemed Quidditch writer Kennilworthy Whisp charts the games history from its early origins in the medieval mists on Queerditch Marsh; through to the modern-day sport loved by so many wizard and Muggle families around the world. With comprehensive coverage of famous Quidditch teams; the commonest fouls; the development of racing brooms; and much more; this is a must-have sporting bible for all Harry Potter fans; Quidditch lovers and players; whether the weekend amateur or the seasoned Chudley Cannons season-ticket holder. This brand new edition of the most famous sports book in the wizarding world pairs J. K. Rowlings original text; with gorgeous jacket art by Jonny Duddle and line illustrations throughout by Tomislav Tomic. A contribution from the sale of each book will go to Comic Relief.