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The Ultimate Wizarding World Defense Against the Dark Arts Spellbook
An essential guide to magical combat in the world of Harry Potter
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This special edition of the bestselling Unofficial Ultimate Harry Potter Spellbook focuses on 180 spells that can be used for combat and defense, including all the same detail found in the original spellbook, but includes new tips and tactics for utilizing each spell in unique, unexpected...
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This special edition of the bestselling Unofficial Ultimate Harry Potter Spellbook focuses on 180 spells that can be used for combat and defense, including all the same detail found in the original spellbook, but includes new tips and tactics for utilizing each spell in unique, unexpected ways in combat. Readers will also find essays detailing the history of the dark arts, as well as profiles of well-known Hogwarts DADA instructors, dark wizards and witches and more.
Series: The Unofficial Harry Potter Reference Library
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The Ultimate Wizarding World Defense Against the Dark Arts Spellbook
This special edition of the bestselling Unofficial Ultimate Harry Potter Spellbook focuses on 180 spells that can be used for combat and defense, including all the same detail found in the original spellbook, but includes new tips and tactics for utilizing each spell in unique, unexpected ways in combat. Readers will also find essays detailing the history of the dark...Hardback$2699Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781964487236
Publisher: Media Lab Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 15 December 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Media Lab Books
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 300g
Pages: 144
About the Author
MuggleNet is the world's #1 Harry Potter website, hosting more than 1.5 million visitors each month. Having celebrated its 20th year in 2019, MuggleNet is one of the world's primary sources for all things Harry Potter. The site has been quoted by periodicals and news outlets such as Cosmopolitan, SyFy, Newsweek, Bustle, Nerdist, BBC Radio, The Los Angeles Times, People.com and many others. The site has even been a crossword puzzle clue in The New York Times.
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