Inside the Magic: The Making of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Inside the Magic: The Making of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is Ian Nathan’s companion to the first film. It follows the production team as they build Newt Scamander’s world, from the streets of 1920s New York to the costumes and wands used on screen.

The making of Fantastic Beasts, from sets to special effects

Cast interviews, including insights from Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston, give context to the principal characters. Production photographs and interviews with the crew show how the sets, costumes, make-up, props and effects came together. Look for perspectives from director David Yates, production designer Stuart Craig and costume designer Colleen Atwood.

Choose this book if you want to see the practical work behind the film, from how a costume helps establish a character to how sets and effects create the city Newt explores.