Davies, Owen, 1969-

Grimoires : a history of magic books / Owen Davies. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009. - x, 368 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ancient and medieval grimoires -- The war against magic -- Enlightenment and treasure -- Across the oceans -- Rediscovering ancient magic -- Grimoires USA -- Pulp magic -- Lovecraft, Satan, and shadows.

9780199204519 (hbk.) 0199204519 (hbk.)

2009924589

GBA8D6194 bnb

014844598 Uk


Occultism--History.
Charms--History.--Dictionaries
Charms in literature--History.
Magic in literature--History.

PN56.M23 / O93 2009

133.4409