The Occult, Witchcraft & Magic
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The Occult, Witchcraft & Magic
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From the earliest Paleolithic cave rituals, magic has gripped the imagination. Today, magic means many things: contemporary Wicca is practised widely as a modern pagan religion in Europe and the US; 'magic' also evokes the cathartic rituals of Chaos magic. This book is packed with a selection of images, chosen from unusual and hidden sources.
A complete history of the occult and magic around the world, from ancient to modern times, by the author of the bestselling Monsters
Our belief in some form of magic runs throughout human history. In fact, in an increasingly rational and scientific world, the idea that occult or arcane knowledge can give us access to another, hidden reality is as strong and widespread as ever.
The Occult, Witchcraft and Magic is a lively and fascinating history of all things cryptic, mystic and other-worldly, beginning with the earliest evidence of magical thinking amid the gloom of a Palaeolithic cave, and ending in the bright light of our digital age and its newfound interest in paganism.
With hundreds of images drawn from rare and unusual sources, in-depth explorations of cross-cultural themes and profiles of key figures from the history of magic, this is a bewitching and irresistible treasury of esoteric thought that will appeal to believers and sceptics alike.
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The Occult, Witchcraft & Magic by Christopher Dell is praised for its striking visual presentation and engaging storytelling. Reviewers appreciate the book as an entertaining journey through the history of occult practices, highlighted by beautiful illustrations and compelling text that captures the mystical and enigmatic nature of its subject matter.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780500518885
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 22 September 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: With over 400 illustrations in colour and black and white
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 202.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 1710g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Christopher Dell holds a degree in the History of Art from the Courtauld Institute, London. He has written and edited many bestselling titles on art and visual culture, including Freemasonry, Mythology, Monsters and What Makes a Masterpiece?, all published by Thames & Hudson.
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