Grimoires

Owen Davies

RRP: £14.99

Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Publication Date : 26/03/2009

Hardback

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Guardian Bookshop Notes:

The first history of magic books, from the ancient Middle East to "Buffy The Vampire Slayer", covering harmless charms and pacts with the Devil, and everything in between. More than just about magic, it also illuminates the most important developments in European history. B/w illustrations.

Publisher's description:

The first ever history of magic books - or grimoires - from the ancient Middle East through to the modern day, from harmless charms and remedies to sinister pacts with the Devil.

ISBN: 9780199204519