A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult
Product ID: 180752600
Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title. A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination, to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in modern literature, cinema, and television. In this spell-binding book, you will find: A complete global history of the subject – from necromancy in the ancient world to European folk magic and witchcraft in the internet age More than 350 full-colour images combined with engaging, accessible text that brings the subject to life, with biographies of key figures Special features on everything from Chinese oracle bones and the Knights Templar to magic and witchcraft in literature and film, and mystical plants like mandrake and belladonna Glorious galleries of everything from talismans and poppets to crystals and Wiccan tools, and much more Offering a comprehensive and accessible overview of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic, and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija, the book explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural. The most comprehensive illustrated history of witchcraft available, A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthral and fascinate you in equal measure – whether you are a believer or a sceptic. The Esoteric Histories series With global sales of more than 300,000 copies, DK’s Esoteric Histories explore the rich traditions of mystical and mysterious subjects – from witchcraft to the world of the unexplained – weaving together religion, mythology, folklore, and the paranormal with art, culture, and science. Other titles in the series include A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural; A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy; and A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny.
| Dimensions | 8.54 x 1.06 x 10.24 inches |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Isbn 10 | 1465494294 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-1465494290 |
| Item Weight | 3.11 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Part Of Series | Esoteric Histories |
| Print Length | 320 pages |
| Publication Date | August 18, 2020 |
| Publisher | DK |
| Reading Age | 16+ years, from customers |
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Fantastic Library Addition
A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult was a spectacular addition to my library! I originally listened to it on audiobook, where I was fascinated by the vastness of included information relating to a multitude of cultures, religions, and regions. I wanted to share parts of the book, and that is when I looked up the physical version. WORTH IT! The layout is incredible, and the imagery in the entire book is spectacular. Not only is the text intriguing, the images throughout the book deepen understanding and relation to the historical context. It's also been a great resource for homeschool studies of various cultures throughout history.Would purchase again, and highly recommend to anyone with interests beyond modern day paganism.
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Fantastic history of magic and the occult
I just finished reading this and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a great summary of the entire history of magic and the occult (and other religions) and was immensely informative. It's a quality book with very nice pictures that covered a lot of topics. It gives you a good overview without going into too much detail that would make it boring or harder to read, like a lot of these history book are. It's the pictures though that made this book. I felt like I was back in school studying to be an archeologist or historian - it is like a textbook in many ways. It's great to see visuals of everything that are describing and really added to the enjoyment of reading this.
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Recommended
Really impressive quality + interesting read
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Occult Study
For a basic overview it's the start it should be.
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Love the book
I use this daily just to plan my week, my month and my goals for the year. There are a lot of different things in the book that are useful depending on what you’re into. I love it. I always get compliments on it. I purchased the one that is big enough to go into my bag so I can keep up on my appointments my day and any manifestations I might have I can write them down immediately.
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Spine not intact with pages
I was very excited for my new book. When I got the book the it was a bit damaged. The pages are not intact with the spine. Everything else is good though.
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A good place to start the subject
Excellent introduction to a complex subject beautifully illustrated.
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Good price and read
Good read
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Book
Brilliant
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Beautiful Book
Can't wait to read it. Seems to be very interesting and has beautiful illustrations, covering a wide range of topics.
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Amazing book about the general historic of occultism
It goes into all cults & occultism an breaks it down with colorful pages that light up their wording.
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Perezoso, simple, aburrido y generalista.
Si quieres profundizar en el tema no lo recomiendo. Es un libro hecho a las prisas y con descripciones MUY breves de cada tema; adornado con imágenes bonitas y un diseño atractivo, pero nada más que eso. A parte muchos hablan de errores e incoherencias en la información, personalmente puedo decir que Wikipedia profundiza mucho mejor en cada tema, por ejemplo ¿hablar de los judíos sin hablar de la Kabalah?, eso es perezoso, simplista y generalista.
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Absolutely gorgeous!
I bought this book because I fell in love with the visuals while browsing it on the net… and the physical version has not disappointed me. The book is chock-full of beautiful photographs and illustrations, and is an entertaining voyage into the genre.
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