The Occult, Witchcraft & Magic

An Illustrated History

Christopher Dell

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Thames & Hudson
01 September 2016

Religion & beliefs; Witchcraft & Wicca

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.

By: Christopher Dell
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 202mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 1.710kg
ISBN: 9780500518885
ISBN 10: 0500518882
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 01 September 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Occult, Witchcraft & Magic: An Illustrated History

'A lively and fascinating history of all things cryptic, mystic and other-worldly' - We Make Money Not Art 'Sumptuously illustrated ... pithy text' - Sunday Telegraph 'Handsomely assembled ... an entertaining tour through this sprawling and tangled history' - Daily Telegraph