It’s always fantastic to get to add a new book into our Harry Potter Library. J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World: A Pop-Up Gallery of Curiosities is the newest addition to the set. (You can see my Harry Potter bookshelf tour here !)
While the book is arguably cute, and will work as a great backdrop for some of my Harry Potter Funko Pop stories (if you don’t already follow those stories, follow my Instagram account, Wandering Snape, to see them all), I really think it isn’t worth the money for the casual fan. The scenes are brilliantly designed and executed, but there isn’t much substance to the book, especially for the price.
For having worked in bookstores for so much of my life, I understand that pop-up books are inherently more expensive than regular books. However, even as intricate as a couple of these scenes are, A Pop-Up Gallery of Curiosities is just slim in stories. With only 4 scenes enacted, it’s not a book I would’ve added to my shelves if it weren’t for you, really. I did need to buy it to review, but I can say it’s not a book I’d suggest the casual fan own when there are other great ones out there to be had!
Suggested Harry Potter Books for your bookshelves:
If you want to beef up your Harry Potter book selection, begin with some of these editions and extended universe books that are perfect for Potterheads everywhere.
- Harry Potter Complete Book Series Special Edition Boxed
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: The Illustrated Edition
- Harry Potter: The Character Vault
- Harry Potter: The Creature Vault: The Creatures and Plants of the Harry Potter Films
- Harry Potter: The Artifact Vault
- The Case of Beasts: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- Hogwarts Classics (Harry Potter)
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 & 2, Special Rehearsal Edition Script | Read my review here
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay
- J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World: Movie Magic Volume One: Extraordinary People and Fascinating Places | See a book flip-thru here
There are lots of other books to be had, but these are some of the best available right now, that are still in print. Definitely begin to build your Potter library, just don’t start it with this book. There are much better ones available!
Do you have a favorite Wizarding World book that you treasure?
