Complete Book of Witchcraft (Paperback, Revised edition)

Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft has influenced and guided countless students, coven initiates, and solitaries around the world. One of modern Wicca's most recommended books, this comprehensive text features a step-by-step course in Witchcraft, with photographs and illustrations, rituals, beliefs, history, and lore, as well as instruction in spellwork, divination, herbalism, healing, channeling, dreamwork, sabbats, esbats, covens, and solitary practice. The workbook format includes exam questions at the end of each lesson, so you can build a permanent record of your spiritual and magical training. This complete self-study course in modern Wicca is a treasured classic--an essential and trusted guide that belongs in every Witch's library.

Praise: "A masterwork by one of the great Elders of the Craft. Raymond Buckland has presented a treasure trove of Wiccan lore. It is a legacy that will provide magic, beauty, and wisdom to future generations of those who seek the ancient paths of the Old Religion."--Ed Fitch, author of Magical Rites from the Crystal Well

"I read Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft with much pleasure. This book contains enough information and know-how for all approaches: the historical, the philosophical, and the pragmatic . . . quite entertaining, as much for the armchair enthusiast as for the practicing occultist."--Marion Zimmer Bradley, author of The Mists of Avalon

"Never in the history of the Craft has a single book educated as many people, spurred as many spiritual paths, or conjured as much personal possibility as Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft."--Dorothy Morrison, author of The Craft

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Fri, 11 May 2007 | Review by: Nadine S.

The book is very informative but Buckland is very egotistical and keeps claiming the spotlight. Set out in textbook style, it is a good way to learn the craft. One problem, he asks ridiculous questions. I've been searching for the right kind of wicca for who I am, and this book made me realise that his brand of wicca is not it. I prefer being a Hedgewitch (green witch, nature). The history of wicca is interesting, and if it weren't for his ego getting in the way, it would be an ok book. Take note of negative reviews, they tend to show the problems with the books. While this book may not be for me, it might be an excellent book for someone else.

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Tue, 3 Jul 2007 | Review by: look_candy_bars

This book gives a good overview, but as Nadine pointed out, Ray Buckland is something of an egotist. The layout is pleasant, he writes in an easy to understand way, and the reviewed edition is decked out with more illustrations and photographs. I'd recommend it for novices who are seeking an informative "how to" guide and lessons in the basics. A thing to remember with Buckland's Complete Guide is that he relies on other writers' books to expand on his chapters, or "lessons", so unless you can afford to buy two pages' worth of listed books, rather go with something like Silver RavenWolf's Solitary Witch (Ultimate Book of Shadows for a New Generation). Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft is, generally speaking, a great primer, and includes rituals (mostly for coven formats).

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