Crafting the Art of Magic, Book I: A History of Modern Witchcraft, 1939-1964

The book is in very good condition, with minor shelf wear visible on the cover and spine. The binding is intact, and the pages are clean and unmarked. There is no dust jacket, as is typical for trade paperbacks.

Crafting the Art of Magic, Book I: A History of Modern Witchcraft, 1939-1964 by Aidan A. Kelly, Ph.D., is a key work in Llewellyn's Modern Witchcraft Series, published in 1991 by Llewellyn Publications in St. Paul, Minnesota. This first edition offers an insightful exploration into the evolution of modern witchcraft, focusing on the pivotal years of 1939-1964. Aidan A. Kelly, a respected figure in the study of neopaganism, provides an authoritative account of the influence of Gerald B. Gardner, often referred to as the "father of modern Wicca." This trade paperback is a valuable resource for those interested in the history and development of witchcraft and pagan practices. With its scholarly approach, the book is essential for collectors and historians of modern witchcraft. The condition of this copy is very good, with some signs of shelf wear on the cover.