{"product_id":"the-book-of-spells-vintage-edition-by-nicola-depulford","title":"The Book of Spells Vintage Edition by Nicola de Pulford — Classic Witchcraft Guide","description":"Short description:\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Book of Spells Vintage Edition by Nicola de Pulford\u003c\/strong\u003e — a beautifully designed vintage-style spell collection covering love, prosperity, healing, and protection magic in an accessible and visually appealing format. This is a popular entry point for beginners and a charming coffee-table gift for anyone curious about witchcraft — the vintage aesthetic and clear spell instructions make it easy to pick up and use without prior experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\nDescription: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicola de Pulford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourcebooks (Vintage Edition, 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144 pages, 300+ color illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginners, gift-giving, illustrated spell reference, coffee table use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForty-Two Spells Across Six Traditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Book of Spells by Nicola de Pulford collects 42 magic spells drawn from ancient Egyptian, Babylonian, Persian, Mayan, North American Indian, and Druidic traditions, presented in a recipe-style format that lists ingredients and actions clearly. The Vintage Edition, published by Sourcebooks in April 2024, is the current edition with 144 pages and more than 300 full-color illustrations. The visual density of the book is a significant part of its appeal: this is not a plain-text grimoire but an illustrated volume that reads as much as an art object as a working reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range of traditions covered reflects an approach common to popular spell anthologies of the late 20th and early 21st century: gathering widely from world sources rather than focusing on a single tradition. Practitioners looking for a deep dive into one particular lineage, such as British Traditional Wicca or Southern hoodoo, will find this book too broad. For someone just beginning to explore spell work, or for anyone who appreciates the comparative-traditions approach, the variety is genuinely useful and the cultural sourcing is named explicitly throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHerbal Detail, Sealed Pages, and Practical Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA notable feature of the book is its herbal section, which covers rosemary, St. John's Wort, garlic, mistletoe, ginger root, sage, and bay leaves with explanations of each plant's magical associations and practical application. This section alone makes the book useful as a quick herbal reference for witchcraft beginners who don't yet have a dedicated herbal text. The spells themselves cover a range of goals: looking and feeling one's best, attracting and retaining a mate, enhancing fertility, repelling unwanted attention, building prosperity, and protecting against bad luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix pages within the book are sealed, a design choice borrowed from grimoire tradition where particularly potent content was restricted or required deliberate action to access. The sealed pages contain spells the author identifies as having extraordinary power. The reader opens them at their own discretion. This feature has made the book popular as a gift, where the element of discovery adds to the experience, and it also positions the volume within a long tradition of occult books that distinguished between general instruction and restricted inner content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use The Book of Spells Vintage Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:yoast\/how-to-block {\"steps\":[{\"id\":\"step-1\",\"name\":\"Choose Your Spell\",\"text\":\"Browse the table of contents and select a spell that matches your current need or curiosity. The recipe-style format means each spell lists its components and actions clearly, so you can assess feasibility first.\"},{\"id\":\"step-2\",\"name\":\"Gather the Herbs\",\"text\":\"Gather the herbs and materials listed for your chosen spell. The book covers rosemary, St. John's Wort, garlic, mistletoe, ginger root, sage, and bay leaves in detail, with explanations of each plant's properties.\"},{\"id\":\"step-3\",\"name\":\"Approach the Sealed Pages\",\"text\":\"Approach the six sealed pages with particular care: they contain spells the author designates as having extraordinary power. The sealed format is a deliberate nod to grimoire tradition, where potent spells had restricted access.\"}]} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-description\"\u003eHow to read, use, and get the most from The Book of Spells Vintage Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eChoose Your Spell\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eBrowse the table of contents and select a spell that matches your current need or curiosity. The recipe-style format means each spell lists its components and actions clearly, so you can assess feasibility first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eGather the Herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eGather the herbs and materials listed for your chosen spell. The book covers rosemary, St. John's Wort, garlic, mistletoe, ginger root, sage, and bay leaves in detail, with explanations of each plant's properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"step-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"\u003eApproach the Sealed Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\"\u003eApproach the six sealed pages with particular care: they contain spells the author designates as having extraordinary power. The sealed format is a deliberate nod to grimoire tradition, where potent spells had restricted access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:yoast\/how-to-block --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tarot Fellow Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Book of Spells earns its place on the shelf as an illustrated gift-tier spell book that also functions as a genuine introduction to multi-tradition magic. The 300-plus illustrations and the sealed pages make it stand out in a crowded market of beginner spell books, and the recipe-style format reduces the barrier to entry for new practitioners. I stock it because it converts well as a gift recommendation and because customers who buy it often come back for herbs and supplies to put the spells into practice. Browse my full range of spell and witchcraft titles in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/books-journals\/spellcraft-witchcraft-magic\/\"\u003emy spellcraft and witchcraft books\u003c\/a\u003e, and find the herbs mentioned throughout this book in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tarotfellow.com\/collections\/herbs-accessories\/\"\u003emy herbs and accessories collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:heading {\"level\":2} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:heading --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:yoast\/faq-block {\"questions\":[{\"id\":\"faq-1\",\"question\":\"How many spells are in The Book of Spells?\",\"answer\":\"It contains 42 spells presented in a recipe-style format, drawing from ancient Egyptian, Babylonian, Persian, Mayan, North American Indian, and Druidic traditions. There are also 6 sealed pages of special spells.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-2\",\"question\":\"What edition is this and what are the specifications?\",\"answer\":\"This is the Vintage Edition, published by Sourcebooks in April 2024. It is 144 pages with more than 300 full-color illustrations and measures approximately 5.7 by 7.6 inches. It is a paperback edition.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-3\",\"question\":\"What are the sealed pages in The Book of Spells?\",\"answer\":\"The sealed pages are a feature, not a printing error. They are pages that remain glued shut inside the book, containing spells designated as especially potent. The reader chooses when and whether to open them.\"},{\"id\":\"faq-4\",\"question\":\"Is this book good for beginners?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. The recipe-style format, cultural variety, illustrated presentation, and accessible language make it an ideal starting point for beginners. More experienced practitioners may find it a useful reference.\"}]} --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eHow many spells are in The Book of Spells?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eIt contains 42 spells presented in a recipe-style format, drawing from ancient Egyptian, Babylonian, Persian, Mayan, North American Indian, and Druidic traditions. There are also 6 sealed pages of special spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWhat edition is this and what are the specifications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eThis is the Vintage Edition, published by Sourcebooks in April 2024. It is 144 pages with more than 300 full-color illustrations and measures approximately 5.7 by 7.6 inches. It is a paperback edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eWhat are the sealed pages in The Book of Spells?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eThe sealed pages are a feature, not a printing error. They are pages that remain glued shut inside the book, containing spells designated as especially potent. The reader chooses when and whether to open them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"schema-faq-question\"\u003eIs this book good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"schema-faq-answer\"\u003eYes. The recipe-style format, cultural variety, illustrated presentation, and accessible language make it an ideal starting point for beginners. More experienced practitioners may find it a useful reference.\"}]} --\u0026gt;\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:yoast\/faq-block --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Tarot Fellow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48047125987578,"sku":"BBOOSPEV","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/7030\/0410\/files\/BBOOSPEV_Z_1_4f14cb2a-58ac-4a77-bba8-e408cc749677.jpg?v=1780467177","url":"https:\/\/www.witchsey.com\/products\/the-book-of-spells-vintage-edition-by-nicola-depulford","provider":"Witchsey Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}