During the filming of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter’s scar was painted on 5,800 times – about 2,000 of those on Daniel Radcliffe alone. This title takes you behind the scenes of movie magic, exploring the makeup, tools, and special effects used to transform actors into everything from terrifying monsters to elegant ladies.

Narrative openings put you right on set, while fun fact sidebars deliver high-interest trivia. Photo labels connect images to key concepts, and captions provide deeper explanations. Pioneer sidebars highlight early innovators of the film industry, and Movie Profiles offer in-depth looks at film techniques in action.

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