Gallowmen and Mandrakes
Authored by: Wilmar Taal
Published by: Troy Books
We are delighted to present our latest title from Wilmar Taal, Gallowmen and Mandrakes – The Occult life of Bob Laurentius Richel. With this book, Wilmar continues his in-depth research into the origins of the Richel-Eldermans collection housed in the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in
Boscastle, Cornwall. The first book, The Silent Listener, examined the life of JHW Eldermans, seeking insight as to why he produced such a large and fascinating collection of occult objects and art. This is followed by the endlessly fascinating and very popular study of Eldermans’ The Gnome Manuscript. Gallowmen and Mandrakes explores the life and art of Bob Laurentius Richel, the son in-law of JHW Eldermans and an equally enigmatic contributor to this unique collection.
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Physical Description
Dimensions: 234 x 156mm.
Page Count: 288 pages.
Illustrative Content: Extensively illustrated with drawings and photographs from various Edlermans collections, plus black & white photographic plates.
Paperback Edition
Publication date: 2021.
ISBN: 978-1909602526
Original price: £16.50
Binding
Binding: Gloss laminate cover.
Standard Hardback Edition
Original price: £32.50
Binding
Binding: Dark blue case binding. Copper foil blocking to cover & spine. Black endpapers. Blue head and tail bands.
Paper: 90gsm cream stock.
Special Edition
Original price: £39.30
Copies printed: Limited to 125 copies.
Physical Description
Other: Hand-numbered.
Binding
Binding: Bound in dark grey faux leather. Copper foil blocking to the front and spine. Black endpapers. Black head and tail bands.
Paper: 90gsm white paper stock.
Content Note
Accompanying material: Signed bookplate.
