From watching collegiate “Quidditch” Leagues to conducting Potter trivia contests to hosting live Potter-themed podcasts all over the country, Anelli offers countless stories about “energetic” fans that have been integral to making Harry Potter a pop culture phenomenon.Īs Harry Potter fandom continues to grow and with three films on the horizon, Anelli’s expertise is in high demand on college campuses. A ‘yearbook’ of fan experiences that spans the last 17 years and details the impact of the series across industries and generations, Harry, a History also follows Anelli’s journey from loyal fan to preeminent Potter expert. Rowling herself for a book about her series, Harry, a History takes a personal and in-depth look at the pop culture phenomenon surrounding Harry Potter. Featuring the only foreward written by J.K. She has been involved with the project since its earliest days, helping to ensure the site’s visual and textual elements accurately and lovingly represent the Harry Potter fiction.Īnelli’s book Harry, a History: The True Story of a Boy Wizard, His Fans, and Life Inside the Harry Potter Phenomenon (Simon & Schuster) is quickly becoming an indispensable necessity for enthusiasts. Most recently, she added Senior Creative Consultant of Pottermore, the online Harry Potter reading experience from J.K. Rowling has called Leaky a “mine of accurate information on all things Potter,” and the touchstone for “a lot of entertaining debate.” Anelli’s career as a journalist quickly made way for her new adventure: expert historian of the Harry Potter phenomenon, webmistress of the entire Leaky site and leader of the collective Potter fandom.
Affectionately called “the Harry Potter site of record” by Leaky bloggers, J.K. Leaky is the online beacon of the Harry Potter sensation, offering deep insight into everything from Hogwarts to Quidditch for millions of dedicated fans.
When Melissa Anelli started blogging for The Leaky Cauldron, the most popular Harry Potter fansite on the internet, she had no idea that her hobby was about to become a career.
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