The British Book of Charms and Spells
Authored by: Graham King
Published by: Troy Books
‘The British Book of Spells & Charms’ explores the wealth of traditional spells and charms of Britain’s folk-magical tradition, including those for good fortune, love, the healing of people and animals, curses and their removal, and acts of magic contained within traditional folk songs.
In writing this book, Graham King (former owner and curator of the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle, Cornwall) has been ideally placed to draw upon examples and parallels within The Museum of Witchcraft’s collection and archives.
The text of ‘The British Book of Spells & Charms’ is complemented by numerous illustrations and photographs, drawing mainly from The Museum of Witchcraft’s fascinating collection of magical artefacts, and is Troy Books’ first title to be printed in full colour throughout.
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All Editions
Physical Description
Dimensions: 187mm x 114mm
Page Count: 296 pages.
Illustrative Content: Full colour images throughout with coloured headings and titles.
Contributors
Illustrated by: Most illustrations drawn from The Museum of Witchcraft’s collection, some line drawings contributed by Gemma Gary (co-founder of Troy Books).
Paperback - Black & White Edition
Publication date/copyright date: 2020
ISBN: 978-1909602-34-2
Original price: £13.75
Binding
Binding: Softcover with a gloss laminate cover.
Paper: Cream 80gsm paper stock.
Paperback - Colour Edition
Publication date/copyright date: 2016
ISBN: 978-0738765-66-2
Original price: £17.00
Binding
Binding: Softcover with a gloss laminate cover.
Paper: White matt coated 100gsm paper stock.
Dust Jacketed Hardback Edition
Publication date/copyright date: 2016
ISBN: 978-1-909602-54-0
Original price: £32.00
Binding
Binding: Hardcover bound in red with gold foil blocking to the front and spine. Black endpapers. Black head and tail bands.
Paper: White matt coated 120gsm paper stock.
Content Note
Accompanying material: Laminated Dust Jacket
Special Edition
Publication date/copyright date: 2016
Original price: £41.00
Number of Copies Printed: 300 copies.
Binding
Binding: Hardcover bound in a red cloth, with bronze foil blocking to the front (Mars Talisman) and spine. Black endpapers, with black head and tail bands.
Paper: White matt coated 120gsm paper stock.
Content Note
Other: Hand Numbered
Fine Limited Edition
Publication date/copyright date: 2016
Original price: £360.00
Number of Copies Printed: 20 copies.
Binding
Binding: Hardcover bound in red goat leather hand binding, with gold foil blocking to the front and spine. Hand-toolled raised protective charm motif. Hand marbled end papers.
Paper: White matt coated 120gsm paper stock.
Content Note
Accompanying material: Slip-Case
Other: This edition issued within a fully lined black library buckram slip-case, blind embossed to the front.
