Two new Harry Potter books to hit world book market

Publisher Bloomsbury says two new Harry Potter books will hit the world market to commemorate 20 years after publication of the first book in the series.

The news comes as part of Bloomsbury's quarterly trading update, published Tuesday in which the publisher noted 'Harry Potter: A History of Magic, The Book of the Exhibition’ and ‘Harry Potter, A Journey through a History of Magic’ are the two publications.

‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone’ was the first among the well-thumbed bestseller published 20 years ago and now the new titles will come out in October.

The first book take a look at the subjects studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the latter takes the reader on a historical journey of Harry Potter's world, investigating the stories behind spells, magical creatures, wizards and witches.

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