Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay

By J.K. Rowling

Book Overview

J.K. Rowling's screenwriting debut is captured in this exciting hardcover edition of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them screenplay.

When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt's fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone...Inspired by the original Hogwarts textbook by Newt Scamander, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. A feat of imagination and showcasing a cast of remarkable characters, this is epic, adventure-packed storytelling at its very best. Whether an existing fan or new to the wizarding world, this is a perfect addition to any film lover's or reader's bookshelf.The film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will have its theatrical release on November 18, 2016.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1338109065
• ISBN13: 9781338109061
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.9" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 11 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 12

Customer Reviews

Original screenplay – read with your imagination.

This is the second play in an installment of a planned five-play series. These screenplays are also to become movies in the series “Fantastic Beasts.” This book not only adds to the J.K. Rowling book and film series but, as a standalone screenplay, holds its place and will one day be a part of cultural history. Being the second screenplay in a series, it is wise to read the first installment to keep up with the ongoing story. You may also be introduced to people, places, and things that may hold future relevance but not be wrapped up in this installment. Remember that a screenplay is neither a play nor a movie; it is the intended movie as imagined on paper. You may see electronic snippets of this book, but it is not like holding it in your hand and reading. The book is laid out in standard form with a foreword by David Yates, 09 SEP 18, A glossary of film terms (for a refresher), cast and crew of the film production, and about the author. There is ample white space and sketching to make reading easy. Reading the screenplay does not guarantee it will be in the movie or subsequent productions. It does, however, give the best description and intent to the story; you do not have to second-guess what is trying to be told or the surrounding environment. In the story itself, there's a great depth of real history and other writings that you can only be aware of if you are previously aware of them. This book will hold a prominent place on my screenplay shelves.

Great story

If you are not into screen play reading then look up the one with out it. I like both