Modern witches wizards magic (6 Ergebnisse)

black hardcover 4to ~ 4º (quarto ~10"x7"). large book. dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of markings. price clipped dustwrapper in vg+ cond. couple of tiny edge tears. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking, underlining, remainder markings etc~. first edition. first printing (#1 in # line). glossy full color illustrated frontis. & title pg. 224p. glossy pages throughout. almost every page illustrated in full color. glossary. bibliography. index. medieval literature. religion. mythology. philosophy. medicine. psychology. folklore. astrology. kabbalah (caballah). psychic phenomena. spiritualism. wicca. alchemy. tantra. thelema. theosophy. divination.~ Magic is a force, a power that can be applied for good or ill. Magical techniques have been used from the earliest times to ensure success in hunting or harvests or affairs of the heart, in bringing help to allies or confusion to enemies, in deciphering the future or summoning the past. But magic is also supernatural. As Derek and Julia Parker explain in this beautiful and enchanting book, to appreciate the power of magic we must believe in the possibility that we can in some way reach beyond the known forces of nature and bend them to our will. This potential has been recognized for many thousands of years, and the authors invoke an array of rare and wonderful images to illustrate the activities of every kind of spell~caster and spirit~raiser, from Stone Age shamans of 201000 years ago to the witches and wizards of modern times. But what credence are we to place in these claims? The authors conclude that magic can indeed be put to practical use by those who understand some elements of its mystery. An unseen power which can be applied, if not understood, magic manifests itself in a directly effective way that differentiates it from religious or "unexplained" phenomena. But magic also relates to the nature of the human psyche. One of the unique features of this exciting book is its exploration of the psychological aspect of our belief. For magic, the authors suggest, is a living force that is still very much with us and lies within the grasp of every human being. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: very_good. Book has little sign of wear or use.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. reprint edition. 256 pages. 12.25x9.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Paperback. Foxing and creasing to first page. Otherwise, clean and solid.