The Black Arts (50th Anniversary Edition)

A Concise History of Witchcraft, Demonology, Astrology, Alchemy, and Other Mystical Practices Throughout the Ages

The Classic Study of the Occult Reintroduced in a 50th Anniversary Edition

The Black Arts is a fascinating and wonderfully readable exploration of the practice, theory, and underlying rationale of magick and occultism in all its branches, including witchcraft, spells, numerology, astrology, alchemy, kabbalah, tarot, charms, and summoning and control of spirits.

This edition features a 50th anniversary introduction by historian of alternative spirituality Mitch Horowitz, who frames the book for a new generation of readers.

5.97 "W x 8.98 "H x 0.95 "D 368 Pages Paperback

ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S):

Author: Richard Cavendish

Introduction by: Mitch Horowitz

Richard Cavendish was one of the United Kingdom’s premier historians in the subjects of occultism, religion, the tarot, and mythology. Born in Henley-on-Thames and educated at Brasenose College in Oxford, Cavendish specialized in medieval studies while also focusing on the political and social history of Great Britain. His most prominent works, The Tarot, A History of Magic, The Black Arts, and Man, Myth & Magic, are considered to be some of the premier books in their respective genres.

Mitch Horowitz is the author of One Simple Idea: How Positive Thinking Reshaped Modern Life (Crown). His previous book, Occult America (Bantam), received the 2010 PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Award for literary excellence. Horowitz is vice president and editor in chief at Tarcher/Penguin, the division of Penguin books dedicated to metaphysical literature. He frequently writes about and discusses alternative spirituality in the national media, including CBS Sunday Morning, Dateline NBC, All Things Considered, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, BoingBoing, Time.com, and CNN.com. Visit him at MitchHorowitz.com and on Twitter @MitchHorowitz. He and his wife raise two sons in New York City.