A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells by McKechnie, Sam

A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells

A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells is a lovingly curated compendium of time-honoured traditions and curious...
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Author: Sam McKechnie
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Language: English
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A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells by McKechnie, Sam

A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells

$77.66

A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells

$77.66
Author: Sam McKechnie
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells is a lovingly curated compendium of time-honoured traditions and curious customs that have bewitched us for generations.

Discover simple magic, heirloom recipes and forgotten fairytales in this eclectic treasury. The twelve chapters, representative of the calendar year, present the celebrations, superstitions and folklore that shape our year. From cherished traditions like Valentine's Day to the lost excitement of May Day, A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells reveals a calendar bursting with history, imagination and curious facts.

Take a closer look at your favourite homespun rituals and the magic we conjure every day; make a candle wish, mix a moon oil elixir, and hang your romantic hopes on the predictions of an apple peel. This sumptuous volume will appeal to the creative and curious.

Digital version available in an enhanced eBook format.



Author: Sam McKechnie, Alexandrine Portelli
Publisher: Pavilion Books
Published: 05/27/2025
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 9.94h x 7.69w x 0.56d
ISBN: 9780008726508

About the Author

Sam Mckechnie is an artist working primarily with oil and found objects. Her work is inextricably entwined with fairytales, magic and charms, and her creations feature in interior and fashion publications across the globe.

Alexandrine Portelli worked in the fashion industry for many years before returning to her roots to head up the design team at her family's interiors business. Her personal passions are writing and all things magical and mysterious. She is an avid collector of children's books, especially fairytales - the darker the better!


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