Overview
Magic Words: A Dictionary is a oneofakind resource for armchair linguists, popculture enthusiasts, Pagans, Wiccans, magicians, and trivia nuts alike. Brimming with the most intriguing magic words and phrases from around the world and illustrated throughout with magical symbols and icons, Magic Words is a dictionary like no other. More than sevenhundred essay style entries describe the origins of magical words as well as historical and popular variations and fascinating trivia. With sources ranging from ancient Medieval alchemists to modern stage magicians, necromancers, and wizards of legend to miracle workers throughout time, Magic Words is a must have for any scholar of magic, language, history, and culture.
Full Product Details
Author: Craig Conley (Craig Conley)
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Imprint: Red Wheel/Weiser
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 2.60cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.001kg
ISBN: 9781578634347
ISBN 10: 1578634342
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 10 September 2008
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
aI am in awe of the volume and variety of the usages and references discussed: the research seems monumental. . . . Recommended as a very useful resource...a ---Phil Willmarth, Linking Ring Magazine
I am in awe of the volume and variety of the usages and references discussed: the research seems monumental. . . . Recommended as a very useful resource... Phil Willmarth, Linking Ring Magazine--Reviews [A]n impressive work. . . Brad Henderson, MAGIC, The Magazine for Magicians--Reviews Wonderful. Graham P. Collins, editor of Scientific American--Reviews A vividly written introduction includes contemplations on ritual and pronunciation, and each multiparagraph entry explains meanings, origins, and literary references. Library Journal, October 2008--Reviews
aWonderful.a ---Graham P. Collins, editor of Scientific American a[A]n impressive work. . . a ---Brad Henderson, MAGIC, The Magazine for Magicians aI am in awe of the volume and variety of the usages and references discussed: the research seems monumental. . . . Recommended as a very useful resource...a ---Phil Willmarth, Linking Ring Magazine
Author Information
When it comes to his research Craig Conley has often been called a ""language fanatic"" by gossip columnist Cindy Adams and a ""cult hero"" by Publisher's Weekly. His exhaustive research led him to compile Magic Words: A Dictionary. He is also the author of One-Letter Words: A Dictionary and a regular columnist for Pentacle magazine. He lives in Florida and Wales, UK.
