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Witchcraft. The Library of Esoterica

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Ahora diré lo que no me ha gustado. No quiero que se entienda mal. Esta claro que la historia de las brujas ha estado ligada a la persecución sobretodo por parte de hombres, pero no me gusta el tono en el que está escrito el libro en ese sentido. Como digo, las brujas van ligadas al feminismo en cierto modo, pero al "feminismo de verdad" y no el que se ha propagado en los últimos tiempos. I’ve given 5 Stars because its fantastic. However, I wish online store would treat products such as this with the appropriate reverence, these book do not arrive in pristine condition which devalues not only the products but those who have spent years creating such master-works. I LOVE the text in ALL these books(Tarot, Astrology and Witches). I don’t want to give 4 stars it is a 5 star book. I LOVE it. Initiating readers in the fascinating and complex history of witchcraft, from the goddess mythologies of ancient cultures to the contemporary embrace of the craft by modern artists and activists, this expansive tome conjures up a breathtaking overview of an age-old tradition. Rooted in legend, folklore, and myth, the archetype of the witch has evolved from the tales of Odysseus and Circe, the Celtic seductress Cerridwen, and the myth of Hecate, fierce ruler of the moonlit night. In Witchcraft we survey her many incarnations since, as she shape-shifts through the centuries, alternately transforming into mother, nymph, and crone―seductress and destroyer. I saw the whole of the Library of Esoterica in a bookshop window when I was down in London late last year and knew I had to have them, but I was running late for my train and almost forgot about them.

No real interest was given to any one subtopic, it contained historical statements which were inaccurate, descriptions of any popular practices were kept vague and vapid. When Taschen founder Benedikt Taschen suggested to managing editor Nina Wiener that the topic of “secret knowledge” was worth exploring more deeply, “Jessica was one of the first people I thought of to go to,” says Wiener. Edited by author, journalist and filmmaker Jessica Hundley, the series speaks the universal language of symbolism. “The idea,” says Hundley, “was to create a super introductory, very inclusive and seductive way into these practices, which is through the art.” Taschen, with its lavish art production, made the ideal partner “because that’s what they do best.”Witchcraft offers a deep dive into the many facets of a centuries-old tradition in the Western world. * cnn.com * Jessica Hundley is an author, filmmaker and journalist. She has written for the likes of Vogue, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times, and has authored books on artists including Dennis Hopper, David Lynch, and Gram Parsons. Hundley often explores the counterculture in her work, with a focus on metaphysics, psychedelia, and magic. Witchcraft offers a deep dive into the many facets of a centuries-old tradition in the Western world."-- "cnn.com" The democratization of the arcane is a welcome development, but the mystery of the occult will never lose its allure. The Library of Esoterica, a new series from the art book publisher Taschen, acts as a bridge between the dark halls of history and the vast data at our fingertips. Created by a team based in Los Angeles, the series debuted in August with “Tarot”; volume two, “Astrology ,” just landed in bookstores. “Witchcraft” is slated for September. Growing up in the analog era, Grossman spent hours in her local library poring over a series called “Man, Myth & Magic.” She considers the Library of Esoterica to be “an updated, more stylish version of that.” The prospect, Grossman says, “makes the 14-year-old in me levitate with joy.”

In Richards’ opinion, we are experiencing a new kind of spiritual awakening, in which intellectual rigor can coexist with the metaphysical. While writing the book, she recalls, “At one point I had this remarkable day. I had spoken with a scientist at NASA, an astrologer and a historian, and I was like, ‘that confluence of people is exactly what this book is.’ … Finally, I think people are ready to recognize that there are multiple paths to truth.” A visually vibrant volume that isn't so much a book as it is a spellbinding tribute to a figure and a practice that are as old as time."-- "cnn.com" Later when people were asking me what I wanted for Christmas, I remembered them and just had to get them all there and then.As with “Tarot,” one comes away with an understanding of astrology’s place in history, pop culture, art, mythology and psychology. Included are 15th century frescoes, 18th century etchings, Mucha posters, cigarette ads, assemblage work by Betye Saar in the 1960s, a 1970s psychedelic calendar, ’80s fantasy art, scientific charts and telescopic space photographs. Each chapter is anchored by the words of respected scholars and younger stars like Chani Nicholas and Jessica Lanyadoo. image above) The ethereal art work of William Blake. I highly recommend the Divine Comedy art book, also published my Taschen. Read my review for the book here. Otra cosa que añadiría, aunque eso imagino que solo lo habrá echado de menos gente a la que le interesa el arte, es que se hubiera incluido en las descripciones de las obras de arte datos como los medios (óleo sobre lienzo, acuarela sobre papel, escultura en "lo que sea"....) y las dimensiones de las obras. Pero está bien que sólo aparezca el nombre, título, año y país. Top quality printing, on a good weight of paper, excellent bound and full of detailed information. Another great addition to the Taschen Esoterica Library. It also explores the idea of witch in popular culture and the movement to rekindle ownership of the word witch, taking away the negative connotations that it has attracted and letting it become shorthand for strong, powerful and woman.

Astrology” focuses on what we know as the Western horoscopic system , codified in 539 BC when the Babylonians created and named the wheel of the zodiac. By charting the movements of five planets plus the sun and moon in relation to this wheel, they gave us a way to talk about our identities, our instincts, how we love and communicate. As difficult as innovation is today. Witchcraft. The Library of Esoterica pdf is a text that is present in the form of inspiration that will broaden the minds beyond what an artist or photographer can see. This is one of the masterpieces that is recommended by all the great artists to be changing their visualization of the world of today. In the minds of someone that truly appreciates what this text has to offer lies the secret of changing the way everyone lives in this world. Art is the most influential subject of today’s world and at all times has it been the foundation stone for change in this universe we live in. A must read and learn for all artist and especially photographers. The fascinating and complex history of witchcraft, from the goddess mythologies of ancient cultures to contemporary artists and activists. Rooted in legend, folklore, and myth, the archetype of the witch has evolved from the tales of Odysseus and Circe, the Celtic seductress Cerridwen, and the myth of Hecate, fierce ruler of the moonlit night. takes the fraught history of witches and imbues it with a magic befitting its subject... Witchcraft is a celebration of true, even threatening power-by those who possess it least, and deserve it most. * W Magazine *Hundley has been fascinated by alternative spiritualities and the occult since she was a goth-punk teenager on the East Coast, “listening to Siouxsie Sioux and reading tarot cards.” She moved to Los Angeles in 1998, drawn to the city’s legacy of esoteric exploration and its renown as a place where dreams are made manifest and identity is mutable. “The freedom to define your own identity also means defining your own spirituality,” Hundley says, “and that’s built into so much of the ethos of Los Angeles.” Initiating readers in the fascinating and complex history of witchcraft, from the goddess mythologies of ancient cultures to the contemporary embrace of the craft by modern artists and activists, this expansive tome conjures up a breathtaking overview of an age-old tradition. Rooted in legend, folklore, and myth, the archetype of the witch has evolved from the tales of Odysseus and Circe, the Celtic seductress Cerridwen, and the myth of Hecate, fierce ruler of the moonlit night. In Witchcraft we survey her many incarnations since, as she shape-shifts through the centuries, alternately transforming into mother, nymph, and crone—seductress and destroyer. Beautiful book. Would recommend getting the whole set! The information is good the images are a great source . They say never judge a book by its cover, but I totally judged this one with a stunning piece featuring the painting Circe Invidiosa by my artistic hero John William Waterhouse; and yes, the book’s contents are every bit as excellent as the cover.

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