Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Witchcraft. the Library of Esoterica by Pam Grossman (2021, Hardcover)
Great Book Prices Store (340120)
96.8% positive feedback
Price:
US $37.03
ApproximatelyAU $56.88
+ $27.49 postage
Returns:
14-day returns. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay postage label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Condition:
Witchcraft, Hardcover by Hundley, Jessica (EDT); Grossman, Pam (EDT), ISBN 383658560X, ISBN-13 9783836585606, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A spellbinding journey through the global history of witchcraft, the third volume in The Library of Esoterica follows this magickal tradition from its ancient roots to its modern incarnations. Through more than 400 artworks, and revelatory essays and interviews with modern practitioners, Witchcraft chronicles a cathartic evolution, from the...
- Buy It NowWitchcraft, Hardcover by Hundley, Jessica (EDT); Grossman, Pam (EDT), Brand N...
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherTaschen
ISBN-10383658560X
ISBN-139783836585606
eBay Product ID (ePID)11050407132
Product Key Features
Book TitleWitchcraft. the Library of Esoterica
Number of Pages520 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicWitchcraft (See Also Religion / Wicca), General
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes
GenreBody, Mind & Spirit, Psychology
AuthorPam Grossman
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.9 in
Item Weight62.7 Oz
Item Length9.7 in
Item Width7.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2022-279725
Dewey Edition23
Reviews...takes the fraught history of witches and imbues it with a magic befitting its subject... Witchcraft is a celebration of true, even threatening power--by those who possess it least, and deserve it most., Witchcraft offers a deep dive into the many facets of a centuries-old tradition in the Western world., A visually vibrant volume that isn't so much a book as it is a spellbinding tribute to a figure and a practice that are as old as time., In this compendium of witchy women, from Renaissance paintings to modern Wicca, the caricature of the evil hag is turned upside down., A densely packed book that takes a deep dive into the many archetypes the witch has taken throughout the course of time., The 'Library of Esoterica' acts as a bridge between the dark halls of history and the vast data at our fingertips., A lavish coffee-table book. [Witchcraft] surveys the shadow and the light the witch has cast across the Western imagination., In scouring the history of art to back up their modern-pagan perspective, the editors point to something remarkable.
Dewey Decimal133.4309
SynopsisInitiating readers in the fascinating and complex history of witchcraft, from the goddess mythologies of ancient cultures to the contemporary embrace of the craft by modern artists and activists, this expansive tome conjures up a breathtaking overview of an age-old tradition. Rooted in legend, folklore, and myth, the archetype of the witch has evolved from the tales of Odysseus and Circe, the Celtic seductress Cerridwen, and the myth of Hecate, fierce ruler of the moonlit night. In Witchcraft we survey her many incarnations since, as she shape-shifts through the centuries, alternately transforming into mother, nymph, and crone--seductress and destroyer. Edited by Jessica Hundley, and co-edited by author, scholar, and practitioner Pam Grossman, this enthralling visual chronicle is the first of its kind, a deep dive into the complex symbologies behind witchcraft traditions, as explored through the history of art itself. The witch has played muse to great artists throughout time, from the dark seductions of Francisco José de Goya and Albrecht Dürer to the elegant paean to the magickal feminine as re-imagined by the Surrealist circle of Remedios Varo, Leonora Carrington, and Leonor Fini. The witch has spellbound through folktales and dramatic literature as well, from the poison apples of The Brothers Grimm, to the Weird Sisters gathered at their black cauldron in Shakespeare's Macbeth, to L. Frank Baum's iconic Wicked Witch of the West, cackling over the fate of Dorothy. Throughout this entrancing visual voyage, we'll also bear witness to the witch as she endures persecution and evolves into empowerment, a contemporary symbol of bold defiance and potent nonconformity. Featuring enlightening essays by modern practitioners like Kristen J. Sollée and Judika Illes, as well interviews with authors and scholars such as Madeline Miller and Juliet Diaz, Witchcraft includes a vast range of cultural traditions that embrace magick as spiritual exploration and creative catharsis., Initiating readers in the fascinating and complex history of witchcraft , from the goddess mythologies of ancient cultures to the contemporary embrace of the craft by modern artists and activists, this expansive tome conjures up a breathtaking overview of an age-old tradition. Rooted in legend, folklore, and myth, the archetype of the witch has evolved from the tales of Odysseus and Circe, the Celtic seductress Cerridwen, and the myth of Hecate, fierce ruler of the moonlit night. In Witchcraft we survey her many incarnations since, as she shape-shifts through the centuries, alternately transforming into mother, nymph, and crone-seductress and destroyer. Edited by Jessica Hundley, and co-edited by author, scholar, and practitioner Pam Grossman, this enthralling visual chronicle is the first of its kind, a deep dive into the complex symbologies behind witchcraft traditions, as explored through the history of art itself . The witch has played muse to great artists throughout time, from the dark seductions of Francisco José de Goya and Albrecht Dürer to the elegant paean to the magickal feminine as re-imagined by the Surrealist circle of Remedios Varo, Leonora Carrington, and Leonor Fini. The witch has spellbound through folktales and dramatic literature as well, from the poison apples of The Brothers Grimm, to the Weird Sisters gathered at their black cauldron in Shakespeare's Macbeth, to L. Frank Baum's iconic Wicked Witch of the West, cackling over the fate of Dorothy. Throughout this entrancing visual voyage, we'll also bear witness to the witch as she endures persecution and evolves into empowerment, a contemporary symbol of bold defiance and potent nonconformity. Featuring enlightening essays by modern practitioners like Kristen J. Sollée and Judika Illes, as well interviews with authors and scholars such as Madeline Miller and Juliet Diaz, Witchcraft includes a vast range of cultural traditions that embrace magick as spiritual exploration and creative catharsis ., A spellbinding journey through the global history of witchcraft, the third volume in The Library of Esoterica follows this magickal tradition from its ancient roots to its modern incarnations. Through more than 400 artworks, and revelatory essays and interviews with modern practitioners, Witchcraft chronicles a cathartic evolution, from the craft's emergence in ancient goddess worship to the embrace by today's diverse witch community.
LC Classification NumberBF1566.W5 2021
All listings for this product
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 19 Nov, 2023
Well-researched light approach to a ‘controversial’ topic with excellent illustrations.
A quality book with excellent text and illustrations, in great condition.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Dec, 2024
Book was in amazing shape for being used...
Book was in amazing shape for being used.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 16 Mar, 2025
Brand new, still in plastic. So glad I f...
Brand new, still in plastic. So glad I finally bought it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
![NKJV Gift and Award Bible Red Letter Edition [White] by Thomas Nelson (2018, Trade Paperback)](https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/mT0AAOSwDmBY5NqN/s-l225.jpg)
