The Witches' Almanac, Issue 33: Spring 2014 - Spring 2015: Mystic Earth Author: Theitic | Language: English | ISBN:
0982432399 | Format: PDF
The Witches' Almanac, Issue 33: Spring 2014 - Spring 2015: Mystic Earth Description
About the Author
Theitic is a prominent member of the New England Pagan community. He became editor/publisher of The Witches' Almanac Ltd. upon the death of founder Elizabeth Pepper in 2005. He lives in Rhode Island
- Series: Witches Almanac
- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: The Witches' Almanac (August 1, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0982432399
- ISBN-13: 978-0982432396
- Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
I have purchased, consulted, and collected "The Witches' Almanac" since it debuted in the early 70's (with the exception of those few years when it mysteriously disappeared from publication). In fact, I still have my copies of the original spine-stapled, faux-woodblocked, "pamphlets".
The informative content, intriguing format, and atmospheric line-art lend a truly "magical" feel that is unequaled. Between the covers, little has changed over the decades. In this high-tech world of constant change, for that I am very grateful.
Issue 33 (Spring 2014-2015) continues the tradition with another year of the usual almanac offerings with an occult focus, including: mystical poem & prose, folklore, astrology, moon signs, planetary positions, herbal knowledge, spellwork, weather outlook, the mantic arts, historical perspectives, and much more-- from the mundane to the magical.
In addition to the traditional, annual offerings, there are articles with subject matter new to each issue.
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My only complaint is purely a cosmetic one.
Over the last few years "The Witches'Almanac" cover has grown incressingly mainstream and commercial. While understandable, from a financial-survival viewpoint... aesthestically, I find it displeasing.
With Issue 33, this commercialism has reached new, unsatisfactory heights.
*Gone are any traces of the signature woodblock art which has been a "Witches' Almanac" standby.
*The delightful, attention-grabbing, mysterious introductory "Being a compendium..." paragraph has been unceremoniously relegated to the back cover.
*The once-prominent colophon and the trademark "ever a keepsake" motto have been pushed-off to the far left...
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