Paperback edition of the screenwriting debut of Rowling. Newt Scamander intends to stay in New York for just a brief stopover, but when some of his magical beasts escape, there's trouble in store for everyone. Total sales of the }Harry Potter{ series top 450 million worldwide, while hardback sales of }The Original Screenplay{ are over 1 million When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt's fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone . . . Inspired by the original Hogwart's textbook by Newt Scamander, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original screenplay marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. A feat of imagination and featuring a cast of remarkable characters and magical creatures, this is epic adventure-packed storytelling at its very best. Whether an existing fan or new to the wizarding world, this is a perfect addition for any film lover or reader's bookshelf.