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Runes: Complete Illustrated Guide (Paperback)

by Nigel Pennick (Author)
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A rune may look like nothing more than a rock with a symbol etched into it. But according to The Complete Illustrated Guide to Runes, a rune is "literally a mystery containing the secrets of the inner structure of existence." Against a backdrop of vibrant, full-color photography and graphics, Nigel Pennick presents a comprehensive overview of rune history and usage, starting with its ancient roots and leading into a brief section on divination techniques. Pennick (author of Celtic Sacred Landscapes and The Pagan Book of Days) is foremost a European folk historian, so his orientation is more anthropological and cultural than instructional. Readers who want specific divination advice may want to start with The Book of Runes. --Gail Hudson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Leading Rune authority Nigel Pennick unravels the mystery of the runes, in this fabulous full color book with 250 photos and step-by-step instructions for casting and reading.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Element Books Ltd. (April 25, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007129998
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007129997
  • Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #856,175 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Only Rune Book You Will Ever Need, September 24, 2000
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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.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars complete illustrated guide to runes, August 11, 2001
By Michael R Royse (cincinnati, Oh United States) - See all my reviews
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..
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5.0 out of 5 stars What are runes?, January 21, 2004
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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent work
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. Read more
Published on May 11, 2007 by S. Plowright

5.0 out of 5 stars Pennick is BRILLIANT
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,... Read more
Published on November 29, 2004 by Ursula K. Raphael

5.0 out of 5 stars For those who want to learn the history and the basics!
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... Read more
Published on April 15, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Pennick
This glossy, oversized paperback is full of wonderful photos and graphics. It's wide reaching, although by necessity each chapter is brief. Read more
Published on April 9, 2000 by Ingrid Halvorsen

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