The Wizard's Book of Spells

Published in time for the release of "The Return Of The King," the last of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy! Filled with captivating illustrations by award-winner Robert Ingpen, this beautifully bound guide makes a fabulous gift for all fans of the fantastic. The secrets of the ancient sorcerers, the practices of the medieval alchemists, and the rituals of modern magicians are found between the special padded covers of this beautifully produced book. Inside, readers discover how lucky talismans work and which tools to use for successful spell casting. The most remarkable wizards who walked the earth, from the evil sorceress Circe to the legendary Merlin, are all captured in a superb text by Beatrice Phillpotts, the author of "Faery Paintings," "Mermaids," and "The Faery Companion."