Gerald Gardner: Witch - J. L. Bracelin

uthor: J. L. Bracelin
Publisher: I-H-O Books
Format: Paperback
Edition: 1999 reprint; originally first published 1960
ISBN: 1872189083 / 9781872189086

Condition: Good second-hand paperback condition with visible shelf wear, rubbing and handling marks to the white covers, light soiling/discolouration, peeling laminate and bumped or curled corners. Binding appears firm and pages appear clean and readable. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

Gerald Gardner: Witch is an early biography of Gerald B. Gardner, the influential figure behind modern Gardnerian Wicca and one of the most important names in the twentieth-century Witchcraft revival. First published in 1960, the book presents Gardner’s life, travels, magical interests, and role in bringing modern Witchcraft into public view.

Published under the name J. L. Bracelin, the book has long been associated with Jack Bracelin, one of Gardner’s initiates, though later commentary often notes the involvement of Idries Shah. It remains an important and collectible source for readers interested in Gardner, early Wicca, and the formation of modern Witchcraft traditions.

This I-H-O Books edition includes a foreword by James Laver and preserves a key text in modern occult publishing. A useful copy for students of Wicca, Witchcraft history, Gardnerian tradition, and twentieth-century Paganism.

About the Author:

J. L. Bracelin was the name used for this early biography of Gerald Gardner. Bracelin was connected with Gardner’s Witchcraft circle, and the work is commonly discussed in relation to both Jack Bracelin and Idries Shah. The book remains one of the better-known early accounts of Gardner’s life and influence within modern Witchcraft.