x, 368 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
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.
Summary
Grimoires are books of spells that were first recorded in the Ancient Middle East and which have developed and spread over the ensuing millennia.