Special Announcement:
Troy Books has made Gemma Gary's
first book; Traditional Witchcraft A Cornish Book of Ways, with a new
introduction, available in three limited editions to collectors.
"Traditional Witchcraft - A
Cornish Book of Ways is a 21st century version of traditional Cornish
witchcraft, of the kind recorded by Hunt, Bottrell and others. This is no
neo-pagan or modern wiccan manual, but rather a deep drawing up into modern
times of some of the ancient practices of lore and magic practiced by the white
witches, charmers, conjurers and pellars of the Cornish villages. Their
presence was still current when the 18th and 19th century antiquarians and
collectors recorded them, and, although the 20th century largely put paid to
their activities, nevertheless their lore never completely disappeared, and it
continues to provide inspiration for practitioners today. Gemma draws on this
knowledge, not only from published material, but also from the experiences and
workings of ‘wise women’ and country witches living today.
Topics include the Cunning Path,
the Dead and the Underworld (Fairy Faith), the Bucca, Places of Power in the
villages and landscape, the Tools used by Cunning Folk (working versions of
what can be seen, for example, in the Museum of Witchcraft), Village cunning,
substances and charms, and Rites of the Year’s Round. This book gathers much
material together, some of which has not been seen in print before, and thus
provides a sourcebook of magical workings in Cornwall
Cheryl Straffon - Meyn Mamvro
"First published in 2008,
this is a revised and expanded second edition of the author's well received
book on modern Cornish traditional witchcraft. As Gemma Gary says in her new
preface, there is no 'set in stone' organized witch tradition in Cornwall and
folk magic practices have always been unique to their individual practitioners.
However in this excellent book she has managed to expertly draw together a
workable new tradition from historical sources and the surviving rites, charms
and folk customs of Cornwall
Very highly recommended." Mike Howard – The Cauldron
A special edition, bound in green
cloth with copper foil blocking to the front and spine, black end papers and
red head and tail bands. Lithographic printing on 120gsm cream paper stock with
sewn binding. Limited to 250 signed and hand numbered examples.
A fine edition, hand bound in
scarlet hand finished goat leather with gold foil blocking to the front and
spine, marbled end papers, red head and tail bands and green marker ribbon.
Lithographic printing on 120gsm cream paper stock with sewn binding. Limited to
25 signed and hand numbered examples. This edition will be issued with a lined
marbled slipcase.
A Special Fine Edition, hand bound
in dark green fine hand polished and finished goat leather, with hand tooled
raised labyrinth to the front, modeled on one of the two stone labyrinths found
in The Rocky Valley, North Cornwall, gold foil blocking to the spine, marbled
end papers, red head and tail bands, red marker ribbon, gilded edges and
serpent motifs hand painted by the author. Lithographic printing on 120gsm
cream paper stock with sewn binding. Limited to 5 signed and hand numbered
examples. This edition will be issued with a lined marbled slipcase
The Leathers
The leather used in
the hand binding of our fine and special fine editions are bought via 'Fair
Trade' and are from free range animals. Only Sumac and other organic materials
are used within the tanning process. The goatskin used for the fine edition of
this book is tanned and finished by drumming and hand finishing. The special
fine edition goatskins are hand polished and finished. The natural character of
each skin is maintained, no pigment finishes are added and no grain correction
is made.
Please Note: Troy Books anticipates the Special Edition will ship in approximately 4 weeks and the Fine
and Special Fine Edition in 6 - 8 weeks.
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