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Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Shadow Magick Compendium with Raven Digitalis' revised and expanded edition, now titled A Witch's Shadow Magick Compendium. This captivating book delves into the lore, history, and practical applications of embracing one's inner darkness. Grounded in..
$25.95
Brand: Contagion Press
From Contagion Press:Acéphale (1936–1939)by Georges Bataille et. al.In 1936, at the height of the anti-fascist struggle, French Surrealist Georges Bataille and his closest friends took leave of the revolutionary milieu to form a fanatically religious secret society under..
$17.00
Brand: Aaron Cometbus
Add Toner brings together classic, out of print issues of Cometbus magazine, including 'Lanky' (a novella), 'Back to the Land' (an oral history of the children of hippie homesteaders) plus sixty other interviews and short stories. The text is lovingly handwritten, interspersed with b..
$12.00
The author assumes no previous knowledge of the field, only a willingness to explore what magick offers. Chapman draws on a wide range of experience, from classical Crowleyean Magick, to eastern metaphysics, and back again to Discordianism and Chaos Magick.Table of Contents:Acknowledgements..
$22.99
Brand: Adam Gnade
ABOUT: Falling somewhere between Trainspotting and Like Water for Chocolate, Adam Gnade’s self-described “food novel” frames each chapter around a meal, and from there moves wild in all directions. After Tonight, Everything Will Be Different takes place in San Diego taco shops and ..
$15.00
Brand: Gods and Radicals
From the publisher Gods & RadicalsHow does capitalism work (and why isn’t it working)? How do the rich use race and gender strife to divide and control the poor? What was life like before Capitalism, and what might it be like after? And what’s the relationship between Marx’..
$12.00
Brand: Weiser Books
I ordered this book months ago at the request of a customer, and upon reading it, I was moved by its poignant exploration of the liminal space and its unique place in the Mexican American magical world. The book is a tribute to the traditions, history, and resilience of Mexican American culture, and..
$18.95
"This book is a guide for Witches who want to strengthen their connection to their bodies and the natural world. It provides tools and techniques for incorporating physical and sensory practices into their magic and spirituality. Whether you're a seasoned Witch or just starting out on your ..
$17.99
Brand: Sweet Candy
From the publisher:
"This swoony little book is written entirely in haiku; from the dedication to the tarot card descriptions to the how-to. The tarot card imagery is from the classic tarot deck, Rider-Waite. The vintage illustrations pair brilliantly with Gale's descriptions of the Major ..
$13.00
I picked this up as a curio because I thought it would make an interesting gift for the architects in my live. It's a small hard bound book with color illustrations. I think it would make a nice gift for the bulilding lover in your life.Architecture/Astrology" is a unique take on the wo..
$30.00 $39.95
Brand: Fiddler's Green
From the peculiar pamphlet series by our friends at Fiddler's Green:The Magical Benefits of Cultivating Bad Habits
A Fiddler's Green Leaflet by Clint Marsh & Gerhard
12 pages, 4 illustrations, and copper foil leaf logo on the coverMystics and intellectuals have extolled the v..
$6.00
Do you want to unlock your creative power and create beautiful art that is also infused with magic? If so, then Art Magick is the book for you!This grimoire is a comprehensive guide to art magick, teaching you everything you need to know to create enchanted art objects, cast spells, and connect ..
$22.99