Gardner's Book of Shadows [Paperback]

Gerald B. Gardner (Author), Robin B. May (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2000

Gardner's Complete book of Shadows. Wiccan and Pagan spells, ceremonies and magic.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Born: June 13th 1884 at Great Cosby, near Blundell Sands in Lancashire, England. He began travelling at the age of four; his nursemaid took him to warmer climates to help alleviate his asthma. He had jobs planting tea and rubber in the far East. He eventually became Customs Officer until he retired in 1936. He was inoitiated into the Forest Coven, A traditional Wicca Coven by "Old Dorothy" - Dorothy Clutterbuck - in September, 1939. He published "High Magick's Aid", a fictional account of witches, in 1949 under the pen-name Scire. After the repeal of witchcraft laws in Britain in 1951, Gardner published "Witchcraft Today" in 1954, a non-fictional account of modern witchcraft. He became a spokesperson for the pagan community, and was ultimately invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace in 1960. Gardner died: February 13th, 1964, while returning from abroad on the SS Scottish Prince.

Product Details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: Star Rising Pub (March 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893774201
• ISBN-13: 978-1893774209
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,815,729 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Someones pathetic attempt to make a buck off the gullible, April 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Gardner's Book of Shadows (Paperback)

This is nothing new. This is just repackaging of material made public elsewhere and freely available on the net. This material is what Aidan Kelly has been trying to pass off as a Gardnerian Book of Shadows for years. However, it is not a Gardnerian Book of Shadows. Such can only be obtained by authentic Gardnerian training and initiation. Don't buy what you can obtain online for free.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm..., March 7, 2005

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Raven Digitalis (Missoula, MT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gardner's Book of Shadows (Paperback)

What the hell is this? This has GOT to be illegal! I believe Doreen Valiente is the one who would give permission for Gardner's actual material re-printed, or it would be in the hands of their publisher from their original "Book of Shadows" published grimoire.

Gerald's NAME isn't even SPELLED CORRECTLY on the cover! WTF? This, if nothing else, should be an indicator as to what the material is like. Who is this other author? Obviously not Valiente. I wouldn't credit this book more than the dirt on my shoe.

17 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money..., July 5, 2000

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"bryanw13" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gardner's Book of Shadows (Paperback)

I have NEVER seen a more poorly constructed book in my entire life...and I've been alive 30 years. Perhaps the publisher could not afford to pay proofreaders? Don't waste your money on these "Gardnerian secrets" when the designer/publisher didn't even take the time or make the effort to put the book together correctly. YUCK!