The Magical Arts — Richard Cavendish

Title: The Magical Arts

Author: Richard Cavendish

Publisher: Arkana, an imprint of Routledge & Kegan Paul

Format: Paperback

First published: 1967 as The Black Arts

This edition: Arkana edition, 1984

ISBN: 1850630046

Category: Magic & Occult; Divination & Psychic Arts

Condition: Second-hand. Fair to good condition with substantial creasing, rubbing and edge wear to the covers and spine. The covers have several long surface creases, while the binding remains intact. Pages show age-toning and minor handling wear. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

Originally published as The Black Arts, Richard Cavendish’s influential survey examines magic as both a system of belief and a major part of Western cultural history. It ranges across ritual magic, witchcraft, astrology, alchemy, numerology, the Cabala, tarot, grimoires and traditions of ceremonial practice.

Cavendish approaches occult systems with a historian’s eye while remaining attentive to their symbolism, internal logic and enduring appeal. This Arkana edition is a substantial introduction to Western esotericism and a useful reference for readers interested in magical history, occult philosophy and divination.

About the Author: Richard Cavendish was a British writer and historian known for his books on mythology, magic, religion and the occult. His work helped introduce a wide readership to the history and symbolism of Western esoteric traditions.