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Ep. 122—Art of the Grimoire

Ep. 122—Art of the Grimoire

In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk to Professor Owen Davies about his new book, Art of the Grimoire, a beautifully illustrated global history of magic… READ MORE

Books of Magic, Spells, Charms, and Incantations

Books of Magic, Spells, Charms, and Incantations

Owen Davies — The contents of magic texts represent much more than magic itself. Their little-studied artistic qualities reveal unique traditions of illustration, design, and imagination. Text and image were often… READ MORE

A Window Suddenly Opens

A Window Suddenly Opens

Betsy Johnson— When concept enters Chinese photography, it is as if a window suddenly opens in a room that has been sealed for years. We can now breathe comfortably, and… READ MORE

William Edmondson: A Monumental Vision

William Edmondson: A Monumental Vision

TK Smith— The William Edmondson: A Monumental Vision exhibition catalogue makes a significant contribution to the scholarship on Edmondson, while stressing the critical need for more. The Barnes Foundation has… READ MORE

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