Beyond the Wand
The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard
Published on 6. July 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-5291-4943-2 (ISBN)
Description
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
'Uproarious memoir packed with anecdotes about the Harry Potter films' Daily Mail
'Very funny and fascinating' Mail on Sunday
'Brave and brilliant' Cosmopolitan
'Highly readable' The Times
They called for a break, and Gambon magicked up a cigarette from out of his beard. He and I were often to be found outside the stage that housed the Astronomy Tower, having 'a breath of fresh air' as we referred to it. There would be painters and plasterers and chippies and sparks, and among them all would be me and Dumbledore having a crafty cigarette.
From Borrower to wizard, Tom Felton's childhood was anything but ordinary. His early rise to fame saw him catapulted into the limelight aged just twelve when he landed the iconic role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films.
Speaking with candour and his own trademark humour, Tom shares his experience of growing up on screen and as part of the wizarding world for the very first time. He tells all about his big break, what filming was really like and the lasting friendships he made during ten years with the franchise, as well as the highs and lows of fame and the reality of navigating adult life after filming finished.
Prepare to meet a real-life wizard.
The instant New York Times bestseller, November 2022
Sunday Times bestseller, December 2022
'Uproarious memoir packed with anecdotes about the Harry Potter films' Daily Mail
'Very funny and fascinating' Mail on Sunday
'Brave and brilliant' Cosmopolitan
'Highly readable' The Times
They called for a break, and Gambon magicked up a cigarette from out of his beard. He and I were often to be found outside the stage that housed the Astronomy Tower, having 'a breath of fresh air' as we referred to it. There would be painters and plasterers and chippies and sparks, and among them all would be me and Dumbledore having a crafty cigarette.
From Borrower to wizard, Tom Felton's childhood was anything but ordinary. His early rise to fame saw him catapulted into the limelight aged just twelve when he landed the iconic role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films.
Speaking with candour and his own trademark humour, Tom shares his experience of growing up on screen and as part of the wizarding world for the very first time. He tells all about his big break, what filming was really like and the lasting friendships he made during ten years with the franchise, as well as the highs and lows of fame and the reality of navigating adult life after filming finished.
Prepare to meet a real-life wizard.
The instant New York Times bestseller, November 2022
Sunday Times bestseller, December 2022
Reviews / Votes
Highly readable * Times * Brave and brilliant * Cosmopolitan * Very funny and fascinating, 5 out of 5 stars * Mail on Sunday * A brilliant memoir * Alex Zane * Uproarious * Daily Mail * A magical read, pick of the week, 5 out of 5 stars * Sun * Candid * Stylist * A beautiful memoir... that captures the heart, charm and wittiness of the man beyond the wand * Buzzfeed * One of the best memoirs / biographies of the year * Barnes and Noble * A book we love * Parade *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Ebury Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 123 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
247 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5291-4943-2 (9781529149432)
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Additional editions
E-Book
10/2022
Ebury Digital
€11.99
Available for download
Person
Tom Felton is an English actor, best known for playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. He has also appeared in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Belle, The Flash, A United Kingdom, The Forgotten Battle and 2.22 A Ghost Story in London's West End. He lives in London with his dogs Willow and Forrest.