Of Chalk & Flint
A Way of Norfolk Magic
Of Chalk and Flint: A Way of Norfolk Magic is a celebration of the county of Norfolk and its Nameless Tradition of magic and witchcraft. The spiritual energy which informs and powers this magic wells up from the land itself and from the Chalk and Flint which have shaped the landscape, its flora, its fauna, its culture and its history. This book therefore weaves a rich tapestry of herbs and creatures, of gods, dragons, Fair Ones and merfolk, of spells, rituals and seasonal devotions. It retells some of the old stories which shape the work of the Tradition and honours the ancestors who inspire it. Yet it is a book for the present moment, and shows how working closely with the land can be an integral and vibrant part of modern life. While the book is focused on Norfolk, the principles of the magic explored here are applicable anywhere in in the world. Thus, this book provides a valuable resource, both for those with an interest in Norfolk, and also for anyone seeking insights into natural magic, witchcraft and working with the power of the land.
Val Thomas talks about ‘Of Chalk & Flint – A Way of Norfolk Magic’ in various locations in Norfolk including the Norfolk Broads
Available in the following editions:
Paperback Edition: gloss laminate cover.
Standard Hardback Edition: bound in charcoal Cotton weave textured paper binding with white foil-blocking, speckled Dove Grey end papers and black & white head and tail bands. 90gsm cream paper stock.
Special Edition: a limited edition of 150 hand-numbered examples bound in Natural cotton book-cloth with black foil-blocking, mottled slate end papers and black & white head and tail bands. 90gsm cream paper stock.
Fine Edition: A Hand bound edition of 18 examples bound in a dark chestnut quarter leather and fine cloth binding with gold foil blocking on the leather to the front and spine, housed in a fully lined black library buckram blind embossed slip case. 90gsm cream paper stock.
Size: All editions – 156mm x 234mm
Introduction
Chapter One – The Lord and Lady of Norfolk
Chapter Two – Sacred Places: Stories within the Landscape
Chapter Three – Spiritual Beings
Chapter Four – The Quest of the Year
Chapter Five – Materia Magica
Chapter Six – Magical Tools
Chapter Seven – Operative Magic
Chapter Eight – A Sense of Community: Covens, Moots and Magical Groups
Chapter Nine – A Treasury of Talent
Chapter Ten – A Harvest of Norfolk
Endword
Index
Pagination: 378 pages + 12 pages B&W photo plates.
Paperback Edition
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Standard Hardback Edition
Please note: this edition is now sold out, but we will shortly have stock available of the new Dust Jacketed Hardback edition of this book. We are introducing these editions as a replacement for our foil blocked Standard Hardbacks. We will be continuing with our Special Limited Edition books for future releases.
Special Edition
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Fine Edition
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