In a new small format, this highly illustrated, enchanting journey through the history and traditions of wizardry takes readers from Merlin to Gandalf, and offers practical spells to tryThe story of magic and its famous practitioners is told in thisenchanting compendium of magical lore.It exploresthe secrets of ancient sorcerers, the practices of medieval alchemists, and the rituals of modern magicians; and itreveals how lucky talismans work, suggests tools for successful spell-casting, and resolves the riddles that surround sacred sites and ceremonial magic. Along the way it introduces the most remarkable wizards in history and fiction, from the evil sorceress Circeto Professor Dumbledore. Specially commissioned paintings by Robert Ingpen, as well as works by artists such as Bosch and Goya, Arthur Rackham's atmospheric book illustrations, medieval woodcuts, and extraordinary engravings of arcana are all featured.Beautifullybound with specially paddedcovers, thisis the perfect gift for fantasy fans and budding alchemists young and old."
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Palazzo Editions, The Limited
ISBN-10
0956444849
ISBN-13
9780956444844
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99724417
Product Key Features
Book Title
Wizard's Book of Spells
Author
Beatrice Phillpotts
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Social History, Magick Studies, Occultism
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, History
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
7in
Item Height
0.4in
Item Width
6.5in
Item Weight
8.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Bf1589
Illustrated by
Ingpen, Robert R.
Copyright Date
2010
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
133.4309
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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