Welcome to Troy Books
We are an independent publisher specialising in the traditions of operative magic, ceremonial occultism, witchcraft, regional folklore and custom. Our books are presented in formats ranging from unlimited paperbacks to limited edition fine bindings.
Introducing Troy Esoterica; our new outlet for esoteric arts and artefacts including the new talismanic jewellery range by Gemma Gary, and other ritual and magical items and ephemera.
Please also checkout our Redbubble shop featuring artwork and illustrations by Gemma Gary. These are drawn from a number of Troy’s titles and are available as a selection of art prints and other products.
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New Title:
Zadkiel’s Dream Book
&
The Popular Fortune Teller
Zadkiel & Ebenezer Sibly
Embark on a journey of mystical revelation with “Piercing the Veil: Performing Tarot Divination while in the Lunar Astral Realm”. Oscar Tusk, a seasoned practitioner of the Old Craft, invites the reader to delve into the depths of Traditional Witchcraft and unlock the secrets of the Tarot like never before.
Within these pages, you’ll discover the transformative power of Tarot divination as it transcends earthly realms and ascends to the Lunar Astral. Guided by the profound symbolism of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck, you’ll explore the hidden mysteries of the subconscious and navigate the ethereal landscapes of intuition and dreams.
Drawing upon ancient wisdom and modern insight, this book illuminates a path to spiritual ascent through the archetypal images of the Tarot. Paying homage to the creative genius of Pamela Colman Smith and Arthur Edward Waite, you’ll uncover the timeless truths embedded within their iconic deck.
Within these pages awaits a journey through the uncharted territories of consciousness, guided by the wisdom of the Tarot and the expertise of a seasoned practitioner. “Piercing the Veil” is your essential companion for unlocking the doors to the Lunar Astral plane and embracing a world of wonder, insight, and transformation. Are you ready to pierce the veil?
Special Edition available now to pre-order
New Title:
Piercing the Veil
Performing Tarot divination while
in the Lunar Astral Realm
Oscar Tusk
Embark on a journey of mystical revelation with “Piercing the Veil: Performing Tarot Divination while in the Lunar Astral Realm”. Oscar Tusk, a seasoned practitioner of the Old Craft, invites the reader to delve into the depths of Traditional Witchcraft and unlock the secrets of the Tarot like never before.
Within these pages, you’ll discover the transformative power of Tarot divination as it transcends earthly realms and ascends to the Lunar Astral. Guided by the profound symbolism of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck, you’ll explore the hidden mysteries of the subconscious and navigate the ethereal landscapes of intuition and dreams.
Drawing upon ancient wisdom and modern insight, this book illuminates a path to spiritual ascent through the archetypal images of the Tarot. Paying homage to the creative genius of Pamela Colman Smith and Arthur Edward Waite, you’ll uncover the timeless truths embedded within their iconic deck.
Within these pages awaits a journey through the uncharted territories of consciousness, guided by the wisdom of the Tarot and the expertise of a seasoned practitioner. “Piercing the Veil” is your essential companion for unlocking the doors to the Lunar Astral plane and embracing a world of wonder, insight, and transformation. Are you ready to pierce the veil?
Special Edition available now to pre-order
New Paperback Edition:
The Witch Cult in
Western Europe
A Study in Anthropology
Margaret Alice Murray
In The Witch Cult in Western Europe, Anthropologist Margaret Alice Murray (1863 – 1963) presents her pioneering and seminal witch-cult theory – an enigmatic history of European witchcraft and the rituals, beliefs and practices of an ancient, secretive pre-Christian religion that persisted covertly amidst fierce Christian persecution. The witch cult hypothesised herein unveils an underground and organised old religion, devoted to the worship of a horned god and mother goddess which survived from its pre pre-Christian origins and through the hysteria of the witch trials.
While Murray’s theories of witchcraft as an organised and surviving pagan religion have been discredited by subsequent research, her work vividly depicts the old and widely held beliefs, ideas and traditions surrounding witches which, naturally, may have long informed the operations of individuals and sporadic groups attempting to undertake a practice of witchcraft historically, and into the present. Many of her own more innovative ideas too have been hugely influential and have provided the blueprints to various modern day witchcraft traditions, leading to Margaret Murray being referred to, justifiably, as the ‘Grandmother of Wicca.’
The Witch Cult in Western Europe thus remains a valuable sourcebook for practitioners and students of the witch’s craft today.
Paperback Edition now available
New Title:
A Complete System of Magic
The Manual of a Nineteenth-Century
British Cunning Man
William Dawson Bellhouse
Edited and introduced by
Daniel Harms
Few examples of the manuals of the 19th century cunning folk survive, although these magicians were very much a vital part of British culture at the time.
This is the grimoire of William Dawson Bellhouse, a cunning man active in Liverpool and Leeds in the mid-nineteenth century who sought to transform lives with electricity and magic.
Enter a world of witch bottles, wax poppets, and spirit summoning…
A Complete System of Magic details practices and methods for such operations as charms, spells and rituals for healing, love, to return things lost or stolen, to discover thieves, protection from evil influences and malefic witchcraft, counter curses, and procedures for the conjuration of spirits and visions. Employed within these acts are such things as talismans, magical characters, words of power and the materia magica of plants and animals. Published previously as part of the Society of Esoteric Endeavour’s superb and highly sought after box set, this second edition by Troy Books features a new introduction, editing and extensive notes by Daniel Harms, along with a new foreword by Dr. Phil Legard……
Special Edition available now to pre-order
New Editions:
Hallowtide
A Dark Devotional
Val Thomas
This Hallowtide, we are delighted to bring you all a very special new title from Val Thomas: Hallowtide – A Dark Devotional.
Hallowtide: A Dark Devotional explores the sacred days between Hallowe’en and Martinmas. It is a moment of the year which offers a deep well of dark magic. As the leaves yellow and fall, and pavements and forest tracks are covered in fairy gold, much that is strange and disturbing, yet exquisitely beautiful, emerges from the swirling mists. In the darkness, surrounded by the scent of decay, we feel keenly our own mortality and the presence of those who have died recently or long ago: family members, distant ancestors, friends and beloved animal companions. By indulging our emotions at this time, we embrace life with greater intensity. The book casts its spell through personal memories and reflections on joy and loss, woven together with a little of the history and folklore of these holy days. It includes spells, recipes and pathworkings. There are also nine Dark Devotions, powerful, tried-and-tested rituals which can be adapted to suit the tastes of the various streams of witchcraft and magical practice. They are perfect for the dark times but most are suitable for working throughout the year. Beautifully illustrated by Alice Kerridge-Crick, this book will make you laugh, cry, reflect on life and loss and embrace the melancholy of the season while always acknowledging that renewal, growth and blossoming will return.
Paperback and Dust Jacketed Hardback Editions in stock & available to order
New Title:
The Quest for Bega
Spirit Chaser
Alex Langstone
Originally published in 2012, this new edition of Spirit Chaser features a foreword by Ogham Grove author and prolific Glastonbury artist, Yuri Leitch. Plus, a brand-new preface, some amendments and new information by the Author.
Spirit Chaser is the true story of a spiritual quest that turned into an inspirational occult pilgrimage. In June 1989, the author began following a series of psychic messages and significant synchronicity that led him to discover the enigmatic mystery of St Bega, the sacredness of the British landscape and ultimately to experience the divine reality of the Celtic tradition of mysticism, miracles, and magic. Spirit Chaser takes us on a magnificent journey into the twilight past of seventh century Britain and Ireland, and on a contemporary expedition of re-enchantment. This ultimately led into the heart of a modern-day quest, which uncovered the mystery that is the Sancta Bega, the sacred ring at the mystical centre of the British Isles.
“A glimpse into the spiritual worlds that overlay our landscape.” The Whitehaven News
“Well researched. Engaging. Fascinating.” Audible.com
Special Edition available now to pre-order
New Title:
Under the Dragon Root
A Folk Grimoire of Occult Plant Lore
& Practicum
Corinne Boyer
We are delighted to be announcing Under the Dragon Root – A Folk Grimoire of Occult – Plant Lore & Practicum, this is the final offering in a trilogy by Corinne Boyer.
This long-awaited book brings twenty plants from the Witches’ Garden into the light, along with their accumulated folklore, folk medicine and historical magical uses, particularly from the past three hundred years out of North Western Europe, though some information is much older.
This book brings together folklore and uses of the plants in an inspiring and yet engaging manner. The plants are organized by season similar to the other books, with the author’s own wisdom and personal recipes included at the end of each chapter. Under the Dragon Root has copious footnotes and is exhaustively researched, including source material from fields such as history of pharmacy, grimoire magic, traditional witchcraft, folklore collections from the Victorian era, divinatory methodology and Swedish folk magic…
Special Edition available now to pre-order
New Paperback Edition:
The Book of Talismans
William Thomas and Kate Pavitt
The Book of Talismans, by William Thomas and Kate Pavitt, takes the reader on an expansive journey through the fascinating world of talismans, presenting a detailed investigation into the nature of talismans, their associated powers and the vital roles they have played in civilizations through the ages. The Book of Talismans explores the intricate web of knowledge and mythology that surrounds these mysterious objects, their potential to bring both fortune and calamity and how these enigmatic artefacts were revered, feared, and utilized as tokens of power and protection throughout history.
Originally published in 1914, The Book of Talismans is lavishly illustrated with talismanic imagery. Kate Pavitt (1868-1949) was a member of the Theosophical Society, and William Thomas Pavitt (1870-1937) was a designer and maker of exquisite talismanic jewellery.
Paperback Edition in stock & available to order
New Paperback Edition:
The Book of Witches
Oliver Madox Hueffer 1909
First published in 1909, The Book of Witches represents an intriguing exploration of the witch as a vital archetype, dwelling within humanity’s shadows. Oliver Madox Hueffer (1876-1931) offers an account of ideas and beliefs surrounding witchcraft held in the beginning of the 20th Century and reaches back into prehistory and onward to investigate the origins and meanings of witchcraft, its history, its folklore, its practices and its persecutions, woven through with traditional charms, spells and magical lore.
Paperback Edition in stock & available to order