<P> In a 2001 interview with publisher Scholastic, Rowling stated that she chose the subject of magical creatures because it was a fun topic for which she had already developed a lot of information in earlier books . Rowling's name did not appear on the cover of the first edition, the work being credited under the pen name "Newt Scamander", who, in the books, wrote this textbook as seen on Harry's supply list for his first year . </P> <P> The book benefits the charity Comic Relief . Over 80% of the cover price of each book sold goes directly to poor children in various places around the world . According to Comic Relief, sales from this book and its companion Quidditch Through the Ages have raised over £ 17 million . </P> <P> On 12 September 2013, Warner Bros. and Rowling announced they would be producing a film inspired by the book, being the first in a series of five such films . Rowling herself was the screenwriter . She came up with a plan for a movie after Warner Bros. suggested the idea . The story features Newt Scamander as a main character and is set in New York City, 70 years before Harry's story started . The film was released on 18 November 2016 . </P> <P> On 14 March 2017 a new edition of the book was published with six new creatures and the foreword by Newt Scamander . It is assumed to be a new copy as it does not feature any handwritten notes . Proceeds from this edition are donated to Lumos as well as Comic Relief . </P>

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