This work explores all the aspects of Necronomicon, from its first appearance in H.P. Lovecraft's science fiction to its ongoing pervasive appearance in cult and occult circles. It illuminates the depth of the creative process and the transformations of modern myth.

A fascinating addition to the magical literature of the Elizabethan era, this lavishly illustrated grimoire is a must-have for magic practitioners, collectors, and historians. The Book of Oberon is the meticulous transcription and translation of a sixteenth-century manuscript acquired by the esteemed Folger Shakespeare Library. Unlike the more theoretical magic books of the era, this collection of spells, secrets, and summonings was compiled gradually by unknown authors for working practical magic.

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