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Complete Illustrated Guide to Runes

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Anyone who likes history and is interested in runes should look no further. This book contains everything you would ever want to know about the history of runes. This one book also provides information on how to make runes, how to read the runes, and of course, how to use them. There are no overly religious overtones as there are in some books about runes that for me take away from the pagan mystique. Also, the illustrations in the book are excellent which aid in learning the runes. If you don't like history and prefer to simply know how to use them, not a problem, just skip ahead in the book.

This is a great book for any one interested in rune for any reason or level, I didnt put it down once I opened the book,, The information in it is perfect for divination or those interested in the historical..

This is one of the very few books about runes, written from an esoteric perspective, that shows respect for the history and traditions of the North. The majority of rune manuals merely use the symbols as a vehicle to carry an author's New-Age message, without any research into the historical facts.

Pennick is a bright exception. His many years as an active Pagan has given him a real respect for Pagan and Heathen traditions. His scientific background has given him an eye for detail, and an ability to dig up the facts.

Although it does contain sections on the "rune yoga" daftness, and some other New-Agey stuff, these can be ignored without diminishing the quality of the book.

The quality of this glossy tour of runic lore is unique. I would recommend it as one of the best introductions for those interested in the runes, whether for divination, or as part of their heritage.

Sweyn
The Rune Primer

I have loved reading a lot of Nigel Pennick's books, and this book is one of his best yet!

This is a great book for someone making the leap from beginner to expert, as far as working with the runes.

Lots of illustrations, and quite a lot of information on the history of runes, such as their evolution into different futharks & their many uses by different cultures.

If you have anything to do with runes, then you definitely should get this book!

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Runes By Nigel Pennick

This is a good rescource to learn the history of many rune systems and their meanings. It explains the runes of 5 different systems: Elder futhark, Anglo-saxon and northumbrian runes, Younger futhark, Gothic and medieval runes, and the Armanen runes, and goes over the meaning of each individual rune and why it means what it does.

This also goes over rune use through out history, what runes are, and an almost endless amount of different uses for the runes.

I RECOMEND this book FOR deciding what rune system you might want to use, or just good facts on what runes are whether or not you belive in or want to use them.

I am NOT a neo-pagan or involved with wicca or any spiritual group. I am not religous, THIS BOOK REVIEW IS MY OWN OPINION ONLY. This does NOT mean that you have to agree with me. You might love the books I listed above, I don't have a problem with that. We each have different prospectives and opinions, my review in No Way should be Your Opinion.

This glossy, oversized paperback is full of wonderful photos and graphics. It's wide reaching, although by necessity each chapter is brief. Pennick doesn't take the creative liberties one finds in many of his other books. This one is historically accurate and fascinating to read. It's not for runic scholars, but delightful for everyone else. I heartily recommend it.

I chose this book because I don't like anything satanic (which many runes books protray), and I don't want a "watered-down" version either, so I figured this would be my best bet. It has great pictures, many interpretations of the runes, the history behind it (because I think that's very important). This book is suited for those who just want the facts and still worship God!