Magic beyond words [videorecording] : the JK Rowling story / a Mediamax production ; written by Jeffrey Berman & Tony Caballero ; directed by Paul A. Kaufman /
On a train trip from Manchester to London in 1990, a young single mother named Joanne Rowling conceived the idea of a children's book about a boy wizard named Harry Potter. Five years later, that idea became the basis for the most successful book franchise in the history of publishing. Here is the rags-to-riches story of J.K. Rowling, who overcame numerous hardships to rise seemingly overnight from a destitute welfare mother in England to one of the richest and most admired women in the world.
Record details
- ISBN: 1422973379
- ISBN: 9781422973370
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: New York : Distributed by New Video, [2011]
Content descriptions
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Music, Jeff Toyne ; editor, Lisa Binkley ; director of photography, Mathias Herndl.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Poppy Montgomery, Antonio Cupo, Emily Holmes, Janet Kidder.
- Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
- Originally broadcast as a made-for-tv movie on Lifetime.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, widescreen, stereo.
- Language Note:
- Closed-captioned.
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Available copies
- 2 of 3 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | DVD MAG (Text) | 37810435042162 | Adult Video | Checked out | 08/11/2026 |
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Summary:
On a train trip from Manchester to London in 1990, a young single mother named Joanne Rowling conceived the idea of a children's book about a boy wizard named Harry Potter. Five years later, that idea became the basis for the most successful book franchise in the history of publishing. Here is the rags-to-riches story of J.K. Rowling, who overcame numerous hardships to rise seemingly overnight from a destitute welfare mother in England to one of the richest and most admired women in the world.
