The Book of English Magic - Hardcover

Carr-Gomm, Philip; Heygate, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1590204158 ISBN 13: 9781590204153

Publisher: Abrams Press, 2010

Synopsis

The Book of English Magic explores the curious and little-known fact that of all countries, England has the richest history of magical lore and practice. English authors such as J.R.R.Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Terry Pratchett, and J.K.Rowling, dominate the world of magic in fiction, but from the earliest times, England has also acted as home to generations of eccentrics and scholars who have researched and explored every conceivable kind of occult art. The Book of English Magic explores this hidden story, from its first stirrings to our present-day fascination with all things magical. Along the way readers are offered a rich menu of magical things to do and places to visit.

About this title

About the Author:

Philip Carr-Gomm is a writer and psychologist. He trained with Ross Nichols, the founder of the Order of Bards Ovates & Druids, and has led the Order for over twenty years. He has written for CNN’s Belief Blog.

Sir Richard Heygate is a co-author of Endangered Species.

Review:

"A use-friendly primer. A magical mystery tour, for readers who want to get a little deeper into magic, there are well informed suggestions."
-The Times

"A fabulous array."
-Daily Express

About this edition

• Publisher: Abrams Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1590204158
• ISBN 13: 9781590204153
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 576