{"product_id":"witchcraft-a-graphic-history-stories-of-wise-women-healers-and-magic-hardcover","title":"Witchcraft: A Graphic History: Stories of Wise Women, Healers and Magic - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLindsay Squire\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLisa Salsi\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShortlisted for the The British Book Design Awards \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Every witch uses her magic differently. I use mine to heal people, while others ...' 'What do the others do!? Are there many different types of witches!?''Oh yes! Many...' \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWitchcraft: A Graphic History \u003c\/i\u003eimmerses readers in the world of witchcraft, revealing the practices and beliefs of witches. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough the story of Lindsay, a young and curious 19th-century lass, and her encounters with Biddy Early, the famous 'wise woman of County Clare, ' readers learn how magic was used to heal, protect, and empower communities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBiddy Early, who lived from 1798-1874 in Ireland, was by no means the first-ever witch, but she was the first to appear on the historical record. Before her, fears and superstitions surrounding practitioners of 'the nameless art' were too strong. It is said that Biddy took an apprenticeship with the 'good folk, ' sidhe or faeries, when she was very young, and it was from them that she learnt her skill as a healer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNever one to accept monetary payment for the help she offered, Biddy would often swap home-brewed alcohol for her services, which in turn made her ramshackle cottage in Feakle a hub for the local community. When her little corner of the county drew the attention of the Catholic Church and the local authorities, things became very difficult for this unusual woman . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEncompassing self-empowerment, feminism, dealing with stigma, and eco-spirituality, as well as plant magic, traditions, and green wisdom, \u003ci\u003eWitchcraft: A Graphic History \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a visually rich and engaging exploration of an endlessly fascinating subject, showing how historical witchcraft continues to inspire curiosity and reflection today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is part of a series that also includes \u003ci\u003eTarot: A Graphic History \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGoddesses: A Graphic History\u003c\/i\u003e, each offering a vivid, illustrated journey into magic, mysticism, and the extraordinary women behind these traditions. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLindsay Squire is a practitioner of eclectic Witchcraft and is the Witch behind the popular Instagram account, \u003cb\u003e@thewitchoftheforest.\u003c\/b\u003e She has been walking her own spiritual path for over a decade, and is passionate about helping and empowering Witches at the beginning of their Witchcraft journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe is the author of \u003cb\u003eThe Witch of the Forest's Guide to\u003c\/b\u003e... series: \u003ci\u003eNatural Magick, Astrology Magick, Natural Magick, Earth Magick, Tarot Magick, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eFolklore Magick; \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Witch's Book of Spells; \u003c\/i\u003eand two magickal decks including \u003ci\u003eThe Witch of the Forest's Tarot Magick Deck.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLindsay lives in her home county of Yorkshire, UK with her mischievous cats, Luna and Merlin. \u003cbr\u003eInstagram: @witchoftheforest\u003cbr\u003eTikTok: \u003cb\u003ethewitchoftheforest1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLisa Salsi\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and comic artist based in Modena, Italy. After studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, she collaborated on several editorial projects, including the graphic novel \u003ci\u003eWitchcraft: A Graphic History\u003c\/i\u003e about the famous Irish witch Biddy Early, published by Leaping Hare Press. Her work is marked by a deep psychological exploration of female characters and an attentiveness to feminist themes. She has collaborated with various publishers, such as Bugs Comics and Fordis. Currently, she continues to develop personal projects and works on editorial commissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.4 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43777308557375,"sku":"9780711295254","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/samiestore.shop\/products\/witchcraft-a-graphic-history-stories-of-wise-women-healers-and-magic-hardcover","provider":"Samie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}