This witchs brew of a book is back in all its tantalizing glory to enchant a new generation of readers. See more ideas about witchcraft, book of shadows and magick. Witches is part art book, part history, and part witchcraft howto. On page after page filled with magical illustrations by joseph a. Smith illustrator the new york timesbestselling author of fear of flying celebrates witches in this gorgeously illustrated brew of witchcraft lore, potions, secrets, and myth. Nobody could quite decide whether to be a white witch and do good with herbs or. Fear of flying by erica jong and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Erica jong is the author of the novels fear of flying, shylocks daughter, inventing memory, and sapphos leap. This witch s brew of a book is back to enchant a new generation of readers. The new york timesbestselling author of fear of flying celebrates witches in a gorgeously illustrated brew of witchcraft lore, potions, secrets, and myth with a mix of genuine fascination, passionate enthusiasm, and keen feminist insight, erica jong wades through a bog of myths, misinformation, historical hysteria, and contemporary halloween costumes to offer a generous exploration and.
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Fear of flying by erica jong, 40 years later the new york. Introduction the witch some light on the subject of witchcraft the word witchcraft from mother goddess to witch the white. Whether such views are sound or silly is irrelevant here. Here was a witchcraft that was redolent of rebellion, transgression, the brooding power of the sacred feminine and much more. The author spends a good deal of time discrediting the work. Beginner self dedication ritual witchcraft 101 youtube. Oct 02, 2007 beyond the zipless fuck with erica jong october 2, 2007 may 26, 2017 susie bright all articles, interviews, sex about the author.
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In this book, witches are characterized as figures of horror baldheaded, clawfingered, toeless women, their deformities hidden beneath pretty masks, fancy wigs, white gloves and pointy shoes. Beyond the zipless fuck with erica jong 10 zen monkeys. I ordered a paperback version of the book and got the true to form hard back edition. Wading through centuries of misinformation and historical hysteria, jong combines prose and poetry with vivid illustrations to produce generous exploration of witches rites, rituals, and magical. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read how to save your own life. In seducing the demon, erica jong recounts her long and successful career as a poet, novelist and feminist revolutionary. I wrap the witch s herbs around my neck to ward off the impermanence that is our common fate. Erica jongs fear of dying defies the sunset of sex the. Aug 28, 2015 erica jong s text probably did more to awaken my desire to explore the mystery of witchcraft than any number of the more straight down the line wiccan books i had encountered.
Susie bright is the host of the weekly podcast, in bed with susie bright, and is the editor of best american erotica, 19932008. Witches book by erica jong 1997 180 illustrations new. The nook book ebook of the witches by erica jong, jos. This witch s brew of a book is back in all its tantalizing glory to enchant a new generation of readers. Now erica jong is back with a new novel about aging women and sex, called far of. This book was written at a time when witchcraft was not as white and user friendly as presented in todays books, by safe and familiar publishers such as. Erica jonglike isadora wing, her fictional doppelgangerwas rich and famous, brainy and beautiful, and soaring high with erotica and marijuana in 1977, the year this book was first published. Witches book by erica jong half price books marketplace. Witches ebook by erica jong 9781504046886 rakuten kobo. Her first novel fear of flying, never out of print, has sold 27 million copies from the u.
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A personal ritual whereby the witch dedicates herselfhimself to the service of the mother goddess and the horned god. Although i have written a book arguing for the reha erica jong is the author of witches. Other than some underlining on some pages, the book was in fine condition and was delivered fast and promptly. Oct 25, 2015 t wenty years ago, erica jong fell briefly out of love with her face. Why you might be a witch wiccan witch, witch, wicca. With a mix of genuine fascination, passionate enthusiasm, and keen feminist insight, erica jong wades through a bog of myths, misinformation, historical hysteria. On a trip to vienna with her second husband, isadora decides to. This book was my introduction to witchcraft and remains a powerful resource for me as i continue in the craft myself.
Fear of flying, erica jongs first and most famous novel published in 1973, blew conventional thinking about women, marriage and sexuality out of the water, selling over 37 million copies and being translated into over 45 languages including chinese and arabic. She has also written six volumes of poetry and a number of nonfiction works, including the memoir fear of fifty. Erica jong never claims to be a witch, but by reading this wonderful book, one has to wonder. Smiths illustrations vividly explore all aspects of the various guises of the witch. Smith, from witches by erica jong witch, art of living, art. This book was written at a time when witchcraft was not as white and userfriendly as presented in todays books, by safe and familiar publishers such as llewellyn. Ericaisadora are the perfect literary and libidinous g. Bestselling author erica jong here turns her attention to the fantastical and factual world of witchcraft.
Sep 08, 2015 erica jongs fear of dying defies the sunset of sex i thought, i have to write about an older woman who is sexual, attractive and wants to reach out for life. I have written a book arguing for the reha erica jong is the author of witches. With a mix of genuine fascination, passionate enthusiasm, and keen feminist insight, erica jong wades through a bog of myths, misinformation, historical hysteria, and contemporary halloween costumes to offer a generous exploration and. Erica jong crafted a very fitting tribute book to a religion she never claimed to be party too. Her most popular novel, fear of flying, celebrated its 40th anniversary in 20. Bestselling author erica jong turns her attention to the fantastical and factual world of witchcraft, exploring the figure of the witch both as historical reality. She explores the figure of the witch both as historical reality and as archetype as halloween hag and fullbreasted seductress, as a lingering vestige of a primeval religion and a projection of fear of the unknown. Comments about baby witch by erica jong susan williams 622016 11. The new york timesbestselling author of fear of flying celebrates witches in a gorgeously illustrated brew of witchcraft lore, potions, secrets, and myth. This is according to the information found in the book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read fear of. But she is best known forher first novel, fear of flying, which struck a chord with a country still reeling from the sexual revolution. Erica jong is a poet, novelist and essayist whose works have been influential all over the world.
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Oct 18, 2015 she became a sensation in 1973 when her audacious novel about female sexuality, fear of flying, was published. Dec 19, 20 erica jong was one of the writers that encouraged me, and made me believe i could tell stories in my voice and not have to assume someone elses, she said. It is a story of challenge and transformation, a story of the spirit in the material. Bestselling author erica jong turns her attention to the fantastical and factual world of witchcraft, exploring the figure of the witch both as historical reality and as archetype. Oct 05, 20 back in 1973, erica jong was tired of the silent, seething housewife, so she introduced a new kind of female protagonist. The small black and white image in the middle has the following texts with it. Even though a lot of the show was based on false premises witches being immortal, the show was onpoint with true witchcraft in many ways. Book overview bestselling author erica jong turns her attention to the fantastical and factual world of witchcraft, exploring the figure of the witch both as historical reality and as archetype. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read fear of flying. Witches by erica jong 1981, hardcover for sale online ebay. Written by a new york times bestselling author erica jong, the book witches has an exhilarating concoction of witchcraft beliefs, elixirs, and hidden mysteries.
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