Our Recommended Yuletide Gifts 2024
From collections of traditional British charms to dark fiction and folklore, we've got a varied selection of books below that would all make excellent gifts. Available to order online or buy in-store.
Last orders to receive in time for Christmas: Tuesday 17 December
The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic - Alan Moore & Steve Moore
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Don't be fooled by the comic exterior of this brilliant book. Created by Alan Moore and his late mentor Steve Moore, this full-colour tome provides a comprehensive overview of Western magic. Featuring art, humour, a guide to Qabalah and the tarot, history, practical exercises and much more, it is, above all, a book celebrating the value of magic and magical thinking in the human experience.
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£39.99
Dreams of Witches (Signed Paperback) - Christina Oakley Harrington
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Curated by Treadwell's director Christina Oakley Harrington, this is a magical anthology of prose and poetry illuminating the ideas of the early Wiccans. Including an introductory essay on the earliest 'Gardnerian' Craft, this is a remarkable collection of creative insights into the imaginative and philosophical worlds of the New Forest Coven, Gerald Gardner and his circle. Signed paperback.
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£35.00
The Basque Witch-Hunt - Jan Machielsen
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This excellent work of scholarship offers a rigorously detailed and fresh perspective on the infamous witch-hunt of 1609 in Basque Country, resulting in dozens of executions and widespread displacement. This book sheds light on the preceding environment that led to the witch-hunt, providing far more detail than any previous work on its political component. For history enthusiasts.
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£25.00
In this charming hardback subtitled, ‘An Artist’s Journey through the British Ritual Year', Ben Edge brings together his personal experiences and a collection of extraordinary artworks documenting the living folk practices of Britain. Featuring full-colour photographs of Edge's vivid paintings and details of his discoveries across the UK, we recommend this book for anyone interested in the folk traditions of Britain, and how they serve communities and individuals today.
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£25.00​
Barrowbeck - Andrew Michael Hurley
​The latest novel from esteemed folk horror writer Andrew Michael Hurley (author of Starve Acre), charting the dark forces pervading the remote valley of Barrowbeck through several centuries. Thrilling and unsettling, this is an experiential read exploring how a landscape can itself become a character, threatening the lives and peace of its inhabitants. Recommended for all fans of dark fiction.
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£16.99
The British Book of Spells and Charms - Graham King
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A excellent collection of genuinely old spells and charms found in British folk tradition, created by the former owner of the Museum of Witchcraft in Boscastle, Cornwall. Includes workings for a wide variety of needs, from good fortune and love, to healing, protection and curses. It even includes magic that has been found embedded within traditional folk songs. A fascinating window into the world of traditional spell craft.
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£13.75
A Treasury of British Folklore - Dee Dee Chainey​
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This best-selling and beautiful hardback introduces the folklore, superstitions and mythical creatures from across the British Isles. Complete with woodcut illustrations, this is a charming overview of the enchanted side of this country, and makes an ideal gift for those interested in learning more about folklore. Expect stories of ancient gods, advice for marriage and avoiding fairy visits, practical magical solutions for every day problems, and more.
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£12.99
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In this much-loved, meditative book, Wiccan high priestess and lifelong students of the mysteries Vivianne Crowley writes about the magical processes that have shaped her life and provides practical guidance for the modern seeker. As much a reflection on wonder as a recounting of her personal spiritual pursuits, Ronald Hutton describes it as 'the best book on the experience of magic that I have ever read'. An excellent primer for magical novices looking for advice and inspiration.
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£10.99
The Wheel of the Year - Rebecca Beattie
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Written by one of our most beloved tutors, this is an accessible and nurturing guide to tuning into the year's eight seasonal festivals: Yule, Candlemas, Spring Equinox, Beltane, Midsummer, Lammas, Autumn Equinox and Samhain. Including history, folklore, rituals and an array of practical suggestions for connecting with each season, this is an excellent gift for anyone looking to enrich their relationship with the cycles of nature and themselves.
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£9.99
Hellebore: Yuletide Hauntings 2024
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Subtitled, 'A Summoning of Seasonal Terrors,' this highly-anticipated special Yuletide issue of Hellebore provides a delicious dive into Christmas eeriness. Includes seven articles on a range of topics of wintry darkness, comprising historical analysis, folklore, popular culture, and much more. Printed on silk-coated paper with evocative artwork, this is the perfect dark festive read.
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£7.99