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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

My Book

My Book

R. J. M. Blackett— A box of my most recent book arrived on the last day of Black History Month. It seemed only fitting as it is a biography of… READ MORE

Making Room for Books

Making Room for Books

Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen— When in 1656 Rembrandt was forced to declare bankruptcy, a full inventory was made of all of his remaining possessions. Among the paintings, furniture… READ MORE

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