A History of Irish Magic
Authored by: James North & Sally North
Published by: Holythorn Press
A unique exploration into Irish druidism, fairy lore, miracle-working saints, sacred kingship, witchcraft trials, the Celtic Order of W. B. Yeats, the Theosophical circle of “AE”, and mystical artist Art O’Murnaghan, A History of Irish Magic is the first book of its kind - deeply researched yet highly readable.
Jointly written by Holythorn Press founders Sally North and James North, A History of Irish Magic is a quest to understand the magic and mystery of Ireland. This book examines ancient legends and folklore, tales of heroes and the fairy folk, and magical beliefs; some of which persist even to the present day. The book charts the enduring essence of Irish magical belief from ancient paganism, then through Ireland’s distinctly magical Christianity, to the late 19th century fusion of traditional magic and esotericism, and its deep influence on the wider 20th century pagan revival.
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All editions
Publication Date: 2024
Contributors
Cover Illustration by: Cormac Figgis
Physical description
Page Count: 372 pages.
Illustrative content: 16 pp. colour photographs
Binding
Paper: Heavy white Munken paper
Hardback Edition
Original price: €60.00
Copies Printed: Limited to 300 Copies.
Physical Description
Dimensions: 161 x 245 x 34 mm
Other physical details: Hand-numbered limitation page
Binding
Binding: Sewn binding, cloth with foiled decorations and title, bands top and bottom, dust jacket. Bound by Trinity Bookbinding Ltd.
Content Note
Accompanying material: Three B&W postcards by two Irish women artists/occultists, Maud Gonne and Althea Gyles. An Irish Magic bookmark will also be included.
Paperback Edition
Original price: €33.00
Physical Description
Dimensions: 155 x 230 x 30 mm.
Binding
Binding: Sewn book block with card cover.
Content Note
Accompanying material: An Irish Magic bookmark will also be included.
