Fantastic Beasts Tie In Books Now Available For Pre-Order

Harper Collins announces a full line up of tie-in books for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them are on their way and available for pre-order.

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In all the news for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, one mustn’t forget that the other major Potterverse property, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, is just over 100 days from release. And along with this brand new look at the wizarding world, now set in American society of the 1920s will come the most important part o the film: merchandising!

Yes, with the Christmas season shopping period only a month out, that means that the toys, games and above all, book tie-ins to the Rowling world are being announced this month in preparation for them to go on sale, some as early as this September. Now, we all know that the movie doesn’t actually come out until November, but with the timing being such that if the online stores waited until the movie was released to start selling Fantastic Beasts tie ins, there’s be barely five weeks of shopping days in which to make money, you can understand why they’re starting their sales about six weeks before the movie hits theaters. (Star Wars did the same thing last year and for a longer period, as The Force Awakens came out only a week before Christmas.)

Book tie ins are the most important facet of these new Rowling movies, as “movies that get your children to read” is a key part of the Potter brand. But unlike Harry Potter, there are no official novels to sell based off the movie. Harper Collins has stepped into the void, bringing forth no less than six book tie ins for the movie, all of which can be pre-ordered now.

Cashing in on the coloring book craze, we start with a Magical Characters and Places Coloring Book. This is out September 1st.

"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Magical Characters and Places Coloring Book From the bustling city streets and buildings of a vibrant 1926 New York, to Tina and Queenie’s apartment and the wonders of MACUSA, this book invites you to color your way through the adventure – even from inside Newt’s case! You will also find numerous props and artifacts inside, including wands, signs and symbols, and maybe even a fantastic beast…"

"The Case of Beasts: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemThe Case of Beasts delivers an enchanting interactive experience by sharing filmmaking secrets, film photography and artwork, and behind-the-scenes stories from cast and crew. Full of removable, facsimile reproductions of props and paper ephemera from the movie, along with some very special effects, this collectible volume offers a unique look from the talented group who created this movie magic."

Along with those we have four more without official covers yet. The first two are based on the making of Fantastic Beasts and will be released on November 18th along with the film’s debut.

"Inside the Magic: The Making of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them introduces filmmaking fans to Newt Scamander, Magizoologist, and the principal characters, locations, artifacts and beasts that he encounters in 1920s New York. Explore the filmmaking magic behind MACUSA, the secretive American counterpart of the Ministry of Magic, and the magical secrets of Newt’s case.The Art of the Film: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Edited by Dermot Power, concept artist on the film, this book takes you on a magical journey through a design process every bit as wonderful as that encountered by Newt Scamander in the wizarding world: from the earliest gatherings of the artists, designers and filmmakers to the magical time of the film’s production itself at Leavesden Studios. You’ll find it bursting with hundreds of production paintings, concept sketches, storyboards, blueprints and matte paintings, and filled with unique insights about the filmmaking journey from Stuart Craig and the artists themselves."

And two more coloring books, coming December 1st.

"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Magical Creatures Coloring Book Color your way on a magical adventure as you step onto the streets of New York in 1926, and meet Newt Scamander and his beasts! Then, unleash your creativity to add color and life to the menagerie of magical creatures that are presented in stunning black & white detail. From the Niffler to the Swooping Evil, each is waiting for you to breathe new life into them as you color your way into the wizarding world.Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them – A Book of 20 Postcards to Color Showcasing artwork from both Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Magical Characters & Places and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Magical Creatures Coloring Books, this collection of 20 postcards is filled with intricate illustrations and dazzling designs from the film. Ideal for coloring with markers, pencils, crayons, or paints, this book of fantastic postcards allows readers to tap into their creative spirit for hours of entertainment and fun."

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Head to Harper Collins’ site to order your copies today.