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I've been a Harry Potter fan for about six years, and a member of the online fandom for just about four, and this is the most useful printed resource I've seen for fans. Full disclosure here - I'm currently an admin with FictionAlley.org, a consultant for HPEducationFanon.org's on Harry Potter conference organization and an editor at the-leaky-cauldron.org (and occasionally work with Lexicon Steve at the HP-Lexicon.org). George Beahm has a fantastic overview of the best sites for Harry Potter information, and the format and organization make that information accessable to the newer fan, or to the fan who's just realised that he or she is interested in discussing and theorizing about JK Rowling's books. If you want to find a forum to talk about the title of Book Six (Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince) then you're now able to refresh your memories about the first five books through the comprehensive "index" in this guidebook, and then follow the links in the back of the book to a selection of discussion forums - you can choose the one that matches your tastes, personality and interests the best.

There are online resources, like the Lexicon, that have a lot of the information contained in this book, but you can't carry the Lexicon around. And I haven't seen another book with as much information about the different editions of the Harry Potter books, or as comprehensive a guide to the merchandise.

Also, as I'm a fan of discussion forums and participating with other fans in working through JKR's clues and hints, I find it all to the good that Beahm doesn't push theories or speculation on the reader; he gives you the information you need, and may want to use to think about the books on your own or with other fans.

Muggles and Magic is a great companion piece for anyone who is a big fan of both the Harry Potter books and the movies. After reading it, I was able to impress my companions at a viewing of the third movie with fun facts they did not know.

I especially enjoyed the Notable and Quotable sections. The Real World of J. K. Rowling contains quotes from Rowling on a variety of subjects, Film Quips contains descriptions of some of the characters and quotes from the actors who play them, and On Writing and Publishing contains mostly quotes from Rowling about writing.

The Fictional Concordance would be especially useful to someone who has seen the movies but not read the books; the Harry Potter Merchandise section takes a hopeless stab at listing the many Harry Potter tie-in items. You can test your own knowledge of the world of Harry Potter by taking the book's Final Exam.

A highlight for me was having well-known Tolkien artist Tim Kirk's charming sketches livening up the pages.

Every time I open this book, I find another nugget of information. Easy to read and well-organized, Muggles and Magic tells the reader everything he or she ever wanted to know about J. K. Rowling and the world of Harry Potter, and then some. I only hope that George Beahm will consider putting together a follow-up volume after Books 6 and 7 are published!

I have 'Harry Potter and the Philopher's' Stone which is exactly the same as 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'.

Before I saw the movie I had read the books. The Movie lived up to the book well, just with a few changes because of time.

The Story is about a boy who goes to Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry.

The movie stars Daniel Radcliffe ( "David Copperfeild" ) as Harry Potter and he plays the part very well. Emma Watson and Rupert Grint play harry's freinds Hermione and Ron, they acted very well considering it is the first time working on a movie. The movie also stars famous actor's such as Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Rickman, Julie Walters and Zoe Wannamaker.
Directed by Chris Columbus who directed movies such as 'Home Alone 1 & 2', 'Mrs Doutfire' and 'Bicentenial Man'.

The DVD is great letting you tavel Hogwarts and Hagrids Hut. Facing chalenges, catching the snicth, finding the Philosopher's Stone ( Sorcerer's Stone ), Deleted Scences, Interviews with the film makers and more...

The disapointing thing is that it didn't have a comentary or interviews with the cast and they really SHOULD of had the trailer for 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'.

Over all this is a GREAT!!! DVD to buy.

After reading Rowling's book, I was expecting a total disaster of a movie. I couldn't imagine the possibility of a decent film version of such a great book. I was gladly wrong! HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE translates perfectly to the screen. The story is faithfully engaging and the characters are played as if they walked off the pages of the book. When I first saw Alan Rickman as Snape, Maggie Smith as Professor McGonagall, and Richard Harris as Dumbledore, I was amazed at how much they WERE the characters! Harry himself (Daniel Radcliffe) is perfectly cast, as are his friends, Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint). Even Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane) is captured in all his warm, grizzly bear-sized glory! The story is well known: Harry grows up with his dastardly mean muggle (non-magical folk) aunt, uncle, and cousin Dudley, not knowing that all along, he's the legendary hero of the entire wizarding world! One day, Harry begins to find out who / what he really is. An entirely new universe opens up before him, leading him into the great adventure that is his true destiny. A riveting tale of discovery, courage, and friendship. HPATSS is very well-written fantasy fiction, turned into a wonderful family movie. Highly recommended...

When Harry Potter came to the big screen, I did NOT go to see it. I was of firm standing that it was kidd stuff. Then, a few weeks ago, the people on abc2 news had it on as a "movie event". I figured since it was free, why not watch it? Needless to say, I was realllyyy surprised. I sat, spellbound through ALL commercial breaks, so I would'ent miss any of the story. I've never read a single book in the series, so I can say with out them, this movie still can stand on it's own. P.S. John Williams' score is amazeing!!!! P.S.S. Still, I will say that "The Lord of the Rings" are much better movies, and if you LIKE Harry Potter, You'll LOVE them.