Description: "A full-color illustrated exploration of the origins and history of amulets, lucky charms, talismans, and mascots"--
Brief description: Nigel Pennick is an authority on ancient belief systems, traditions, runes, and geomancy and has traveled and lectured extensively in Europe and the United States. He is the author and illustrator of more than 50 books, including The Pagan Book of Days. The founder of the Institute of Geomantic Research and the Library of the European Tradition, he lives near Cambridge, England.
Review Quotes: "This substantial compendium, documenting amulets and talismans' myriad manifestations, is pure Pennick and sans pareil. It is not only based upon a lifetime of learning but also the author's own artistic craftsmanship and keen-eyed collecting, as evidenced by the wealth of accompanying images. The result is a gem-studded wizard's chest of living folklore, overflowing with contents that cannot fail to fascinate and enchant."-- "Michael Moynihan, Ph.D., coauthor of Lords of Chaos"