Witchcraft, the third volume in The Library of Esoterica, is a mesmerizing journey through the global history of the craft—from its ancient, goddess-rooted origins to its vibrant presence in today’s diverse witch community. Featuring more than 400 artworks alongside illuminating essays and interviews, this volume traces the ever-shifting archetype of the witch as she moves through myth, folklore, persecution, and empowerment.
Edited by Jessica Hundley with co-editor Pam Grossman, the book offers an unprecedented visual and cultural exploration of witchcraft’s symbols and stories, as told through the evolution of art itself. From the haunting visions of Goya and Dürer to the surreal, magickal worlds of Remedios Varo, Leonora Carrington, and Leonor Fini—and from Grimm’s fairy tales to Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Baum’s Wicked Witch of the West—Witchcraft reveals how this figure has inspired imagination across centuries.
Blending history, legend, and modern practice, this spellbinding tome highlights the witch’s transformation into a contemporary emblem of autonomy, resistance, and creative power. With contributions from practitioners and scholars including Kristen J. Sollée, Judika Illes, Madeline Miller, and Juliet Diaz, it offers a sweeping, captivating portrait of an enduring and ever-evolving tradition.
