The British Book of
Spells and Charms
A Compilation of Traditional
Folk Magic
‘The British Book of Spells & Charms’ which explores the wealth of traditional spells and charms of Britain’s folk-magical tradition, including those for good fortune, love, the healing of people and animals, curses and their removal, and acts of magic contained within traditional folk songs.
In writing this book, Graham King has been ideally placed to draw upon examples and parallels within The Museum of Witchcraft’s collection and archives.
The text of ‘The British Book of Spells & Charms’ is complemented by numerous illustrations and photographs, drawing mainly from the museum’s fascinating collection of magical artefacts, and is Troy Books’ first title to be printed in full colour throughout.
Graham talks about his inspiration and reasons behind writing the book, and explores just some of the types of traditional magic contained within its pages.
All editions editions 187 x 114mm.
Pagination: 296 pages with full colour images throughout and coloured headings and titles, printed on white matt coated 120gsm paper stock.
Standard Hardback Edition; a ‘Cherry Red’ case binding with gold foil blocking to the front and spine, black endpapers, with black head and tail bands.
Special Edition; a limited edition of 300 hand-numbered examples, bound in a red cloth, with bronze foil blocking to the front and spine, black endpapers, with black head and tail bands.
Fine Edition; a limited edition of only 20 hand-numbered examples, in a full rich red goat leather hand binding, with raised protective charm motif hand tooled into the leather with gold foil blocking to the spine and hand marbled end papers. This edition will be issued within a fully lined black library buckram slip-case, blind embossed to the front. Sold Out
Paperback Colour Edition; gloss laminate cover, full colour images throughout and coloured headings and titles, printed on white matt coated 100gsm paper
Paperback Black & White Edition; gloss laminate cover, black & white images, printed on cream 80gsm paper
Introduction
What is a Spell or Charm?
Good Luck & Protection Charms
Spells, Charms & Divinations for Love
Healing Charms – Wishing You Well
Curing Animals
Cursing and Removing Curses
Spells & Charms in Songs
A Magical Medley of Spells & Charms
A Parting Thought
Bibliography
Index
Paperback – Black & White Edition
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Paperback – Colour Edition
£17.00 plus shipping
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Dust Jacketed Hardback
£32.00 plus shipping
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Special Edition
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Fine Limited Edition
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