Levi Pinfold on illustrating a magical world for the 'The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac'

'The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac' is the official companion to the Harry Potter stories – the ultimate compendium of wizarding lists, charts, maps and all things magical! Discover magical places, study wandlore, encounter fantastic beasts and find out about the witches and wizards who lived. This dazzling gift book brings together beloved characters, unforgettable moments and iconic locations from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone all the way through to The Deathly Hallows. It's the ultimate magical miscellany, filled with facts and fun about the wizarding world, beautifully catalogued and brilliantly explored. Joyfully illustrated throughout in full colour by seven stunning artists and tingling with things to spot on every page, this is the ideal introduction to the Harry Potter stories for new readers and the perfect book for families to share. In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Levi Pinfold about immersing himself in the Harry Potter world, the magical ideas that lead to fabulous illustrations, and the incredible range of styles, techniques, artists and materials that have inspired his art.