Alan U. Dalul reviews Kenneth Johnson’s history of Traditional Witchcraft and the tradition’s founder, Robert Cochrane, whose vision of Witchcraft diverged, but also complemented, that of his contemporary Gerald Gardner.
Arts & Culture
Review: The Comfy Cozy Witch’s Guide to Making Magic in Your Everyday Life
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Alan U. Dalul reviews this new book from podcaster Jennie Blonde, which promises information about Witchcraft in a comfortable way tailored to the reader. But while the message is great, Alan writes, the execution is inconsistent, leading to a book that doesn’t seem sure of what it’s trying to be.
Book Reviews
With anti-trans bigotry on the rise, “Dreaming of the Transcestors” is a necessary work
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“I really appreciated that instead of simply highlighting one queer aspect of history,” writes Sprocket Wagner, “this zine emphasizes the encompassing nature of queerness throughout time: that it is everywhere and always has been.”
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“Tarot for Creativity” helps writers and artists get through creative blocks
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“My very first experience was in asking the cards about a novel I was writing at the time and it wasn’t going anywhere,” says Chelsey Pippin Mizzi in an interview with Lauren Parker. “Up until that point, so much of my writing had been informed by visuals. And then suddenly there were these three pocket-sized pictures that were inviting me to consider creative ideas.”
Book Reviews
The Religion of Witchcraft: An interview with Brian Cain
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In an interview with The Wild Hunt, Brian Cain explains the emphasis of this new book, The Religion of Witchcraft that discusses the practical and religious aspects of the Craft.
Arts & Culture
Review: The Book of Forgotten Witches
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“I’ve long been a lover of all things folklore – and all things Witchcraft and Witchy,” writes Alan U. Dalul. “This book was everything I thought it would be and then some. As a collection, it works amazingly. As an illustrated book, it is gorgeous. As a narrative text, it is immersive, creative, complete, and addictive.”