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You might want to keep the lights turned on high when you sit down with these serious studies of the occult and otherworldly creatures.
Recommendations...
 An Examen of Witches
by Henry Boguet, Montague Summers
Compiled in the 16th century by France's most ruthless inquisitor, this is the definitive witch-hunter's handbook. It recounts the accusations and trials that led to the deaths of countless victims.
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by Emile Grillot de Givry
Historical tour of the occult offers a captivating exploration of sorcery and ceremonial magic. Its 375 rare black-and-white illustrations depict possession and exorcism, curses, Kabbalah, tarot, witches' sabbath, alchemy, more.
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| Products in Witchcraft, Supernatural | | |  | The Book of Vampires
by Dudley Wright
This fascinating book examines legends about vampire behavior from all historical periods and countries — from ancient Assyria to the Far East, from the quiet villages of Central Europe to the British Isles and even America.
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|  | The Book of Werewolves
by Sabine Baring-Gould
With the shocking histories of 10 famous cases, this classic blends science, superstition, and fiction in the first serious academic study of lycanthropy and "blood-lust" written in English.
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| |  | Devils, Demons, and Witchcraft: 244 Illustrations for Artists
by Ernst and Johanna Lehner
244 representations, symbols, and manuscript pages of devils and death from Ancient Egypt to 1913. Fascinating graphics depict demons, witches, and warlocks, more. Works by Dürer, Cranach, Holbein, Rembrandt, others.
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|  | A Dictionary of Symbols
by J. E. Cirlot
A valuable reference, this informative and entertaining volume presents a key to elucidating the symbolic worlds encountered in both the arts and the history of ideas. 32 black-and-white illustrations.
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|  | The Discoverie of Witchcraft
by Reginald Scot
16th-century classic debunks witchcraft but offers remarkable primary source of information on witchcraft, witch trials, practice of the black arts. Introduction by Montague Summers. 17 illustrations.
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| | An Examen of Witches
by Henry Boguet, Montague Summers
Compiled in the 16th century by France's most ruthless inquisitor, this is the definitive witch-hunter's handbook. It recounts the accusations and trials that led to the deaths of countless victims.
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|  | The History of Witchcraft and Demonology
by Montague Summers
This classic of esoterica, written by the field's foremost scholar, employs colorful, little-known anecdotes and historical accounts to explore witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, damnation, Satanism, and every variety of magic.
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|  | Magic: A History of Its Rites, Rituals, and Mysteries
by Éliphas Lévi, A. E. Waite
A great literary work as well as a classic of occultism, this 1860 survey chronicles the practice of magic through the ages. Intriguing topics include hypnotism, astrology, and the Illuminati.
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|  | The Malleus Maleficarum of Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger
by Montague Summers
Full text of most important witchhunter's "bible," used by both Catholics and Protestants. First published in 1486, the book includes everything known at the time about cults, illicit sex, dealings with the devil, and more.
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|  | On Witchcraft
by Cotton Mather
The famous 18th-century minister of Boston's Old North Church provides readers with guidelines for discovering witches, explains how good Christians are tempted, and describes how to resist such temptation. 15 woodcuts.
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|  | The Vampire in Lore and Legend
by Montague Summers
Riveting study of vampirism in Europe — from vampires in Greek and Roman lore to their presence in Saxon England, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, and even modern Greece.
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|  | Vampires and Vampirism
by Montague Summers
Study examines vampire lore in fantastic detail, addressing such issues as how vampires came into existence, vampirish behavior, vampire-like ancient myths, and vampires in modern literature.
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|  | The Werewolf in Lore and Legend
by Montague Summers
The first definitive work on werewolfery incorporates an extensive range of historical documentation and folklore. Written in a Gothic style by a venerable author of occult studies, it's rich in fascinating examples and anecdotes and offers compelling fare for lovers of the esoteric.
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| | | Witchcraft, Magic and Alchemy
by Emile Grillot de Givry
Historical tour of the occult offers a captivating exploration of sorcery and ceremonial magic. Its 375 rare black-and-white illustrations depict possession and exorcism, curses, Kabbalah, tarot, witches' sabbath, alchemy, more.
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