Magic Words: A Dictionary - Couverture souple

Conley, Craig

 
9781578634347: Magic Words: A Dictionary
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1578634342 ISBN 13 : 9781578634347
Editeur : Weiser Books, 2008

Synopsis

Magic Words: A Dictionary is a one-of-a-kind resource for armchair linguists, pop-culture enthusiasts, Pagans, Wiccans, magicians, and trivia nuts alike. Brimming with the most intriguing magic words and phrases from around the world and illustrated throughout with magical symbols and icons, Magic Words is a dictionary like no other. More than seven-hundred essay style entries describe the origins of magical words as well as historical and popular variations and fascinating trivia. With sources ranging from ancient Medieval alchemists to modern stage magicians, necromancers, and wizards of legend to miracle workers throughout time, Magic Words is a must have for any scholar of magic, language, history, and culture.

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À propos de l?auteur

When it comes to his research Craig Conley has often been called a language fanatic by gossip columnist Cindy Adams and a cult hero by Publisher's Weekly. His exhaustive research led him to compile Magic Words: A Dictionary. He is also the author of OneLetter Words: A Dictionary and a regular columnist for Pentacle magazine. He lives in Florida and Wales, UK.

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Éditeur
Weiser Books
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1578634342
ISBN 13 
9781578634347
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
360
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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