[Jevne]

Luthien, on 18 November 2010 - 11:05 AM, said:

I'm reading Hedge-Rider by Eric De Vries. It sounded pretty promising but it's not. It's poorly written und doesn't provide any new information on the topic. At least not for me.

I think the book would have been better had the writing itself been better organized. I found it difficult to follow the author's thoughts. I appreciate that the author tried to keep the book conversational, but I found it too simple at times. No disrespect to the writer, because in all fairness, I haven't read any of his other books, but I did not find the information presented to be provoking enough for me.

Jevne

[Grimr]

Marion, on 19 November 2010 - 11:45 PM, said:

Didn't he do a book on Runes too? I think I saw it at work and wondered if it would be any good....or maybe it was visual magick...brains gone to mush. So, vetoed all my previous/above choices, as it's payday today, treated myself to The Leaping Hare by George Ewart Evans..just been reissued

The Leaping Hare has been re-issued!? I loved his work "Pattern under the Plough" that I borrowed from a friend, but would like to get my own copy soon. I also enjoyed his book "The Crooked Scythe" for it's inclusion of the "Waters of the Moon" rite.

Currently reading: "Rune Magic" by Nigel Pennick and "British Goblins" by W. Sikes

[Ancestral Celt]

I have all of Ewart-Evans books, as they were compulsory reading for a course I was doing (a long time ago). Lots of interesting lore.

Am now 75% through "Mean Streets Witchcraft" by Melusine Draco. Aimed at the witch starting on the journey, but living in the city or urban areas. Nothing new, really.

[Luthien]

Marion, on 19 November 2010 - 11:45 PM, said:

Didn't he do a book on Runes too? I think I saw it at work and wondered if it would be any good....or maybe it was visual magick...brains gone to mush. So, vetoed all my previous/above choices, as it's payday today, treated myself to The Leaping Hare by George Ewart Evans..just been reissued

I don't know if the author did write anything else but it sounds more like you might think about Jan Fries. He did write a book on runes and visual magick.... which I both quite liked....

[Luthien]

Jevne, on 20 November 2010 - 12:01 AM, said:

I think the book would have been better had the writing itself been better organized. I found it difficult to follow the author's thoughts. I appreciate that the author tried to keep the book conversational, but I found it too simple at times. No disrespect to the writer, because in all fairness, I haven't read any of his other books, but I did not find the information presented to be provoking enough for me.

Jevne

Yes, it should have been better organized and definitely been edited. Quite some writing mistakes in the book which I even recognised with english being my second language. Anyways, it's not only that. I find it annyoing when people try to force their opinion on others and he's very much telling me that you only can be a witch if you follow a path with germanic roots. Which is basically fine but don't tell me there is no other way.

I also thought that what he wrote was rather vague. As if he tries to explain something he has just heard of and not experienced. I think other authors like Brian Bates or even Robin Artisson are much better on this sort of topic.

Luthien

P.s. that's just my opinion. Others might like it. It's possible to have a look at the book on google book.

[Jevne]

Luthien, on 20 November 2010 - 10:42 AM, said:

I also thought that what he wrote was rather vague. As if he tries to explain something he has just heard of and not experienced. Luthien

I agree completely.

That reminds me of a recent problem my friend had with his furnace. My friend is a very intelligent individual with many interests and talents, so when his furnace stopped working, he went to the Internet for directions on how to fix it. (How hard could it be, after all?) So, my friend reads everything he can about the furnace. He memorizes schematics and the mechanics of furnace operation. He explains to everyone (who he manages to corner) how furnaces work and declares himself ready to repair his furnace.

Three hours and a lot of cussing later, my friend's girlfriend extracts his intelligent, but not mechanically inclinced, ass from the basement. The repair person was amused and happy that he gets paid by the hour. My friend certainly sounded like he knew what he was doing. He was far from vague, however, even being able to explain something is not an indication that you know what you are doing. Reading (and apparently writing) a couple of books about furnaces (or Witchcraft) does not an expert make.

Jevne

[Luthien]

Jevne, on 20 November 2010 - 01:58 PM, said:

That reminds me of a recent problem my friend had with his furnace. My friend is a very intelligent individual with many interests and talents, so when his furnace stopped working, he went to the Internet for directions on how to fix it. (How hard could it be, after all?) So, my friend reads everything he can about the furnace. He memorizes schematics and the mechanics of furnace operation. He explains to everyone (who he manages to corner) how furnaces work and declares himself ready to repair his furnace.

Three hours and a lot of cussing later, my friend's girlfriend extracts his intelligent, but not mechanically inclinced, ass from the basement. The repair person was amused and happy that he gets paid by the hour. My friend certainly sounded like he knew what he was doing.

Haha, sounds like a good day for the repair person. Some things are just better left for the experts.

Jevne, on 20 November 2010 - 01:58 PM, said:

being able to explain something is not an indication that you know what you are doing. Reading (and apparently writing) a couple of books about furnaces (or Witchcraft) does not an expert make.

Jevne

Yes very true indeed!

[witchwood]

Tubelo's Green Fire - Shani Oates. A selections of writings published in magazines such as The Cauldron and Hedgewitch. A great collection.

[Grimr]

witchwood, on 20 November 2010 - 07:36 PM, said:

Tubelo's Green Fire - Shani Oates. A selections of writings published in magazines such as The Cauldron and Hedgewitch. A great collection.

It is indeed! Became a fast favorite.

[Marion]

Luthien, on 20 November 2010 - 10:23 AM, said:

I don't know if the author did write anything else but it sounds more like you might think about Jan Fries. He did write a book on runes and visual magick.... which I both quite liked....

THAT's the one!!!! Cheers! Yeah, Faber and Faber's edition of The Leaping Hare was re-issued...2002, hm, not so recent then. I am going to try and read all his books, I think it would pays dividends for me.

[DarkScribe]

Three Books of Occult Philosophy by Agrippa. He was a fucking genius. I got it at Half Price Books. 20 bucks. Sweet!

[Luthien]

You are welcome Marion!

[Grimr]

Marion, on 20 November 2010 - 11:47 PM, said:

THAT's the one!!!! Cheers! Yeah, Faber and Faber's edition of The Leaping Hare was re-issued...2002, hm, not so recent then. I am going to try and read all his books, I think it would pays dividends for me.

Good to know! I'll keep my eyes out.

British Goblins is quite interesting, it's a collection of Welsh Faery Lore and "quaint customs". Look past the authors "Silly ancestors" comments regarding "Faery Tales" and it makes quite an engaging read for those interested in Faery and Folklore.

[CelticGypsy]

I'm currently reading... Out of the Shadows an Exploration of Dark Paganism and Magick, by John J. Coughlin. Interesting to say the least.

Regards,
Gypsy

[Dawn]

A Book called Mr Nice. Its about Howard Marks who was the most wanted man in England for drugs smuggling. Its his autobiography and a brilliant read. Not very witchy though

[firebird]

Just going through a really informative book for all you budding homeopaths an herbalists, 1001 home health remedies by Readers Digest.........well worth keeping on your bookshelf, great reference book.

This post has been edited by firebird: 09 December 2010 - 07:33 PM

[Marion]

I'm reading The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas, although I should be reading poetry for my Children's Literature course My parents gave me a choice of Christmas presents - a watch or boots. I have a watch I don't wear and plenty boots, so vetoed both and opted for books... The Land of the Seal People by Duncan Williamson was one, a refernce book on symbols was another....roll on Christmas

[Ancestral Celt]

Marion, on 20 December 2010 - 05:54 PM, said:

The Land of the Seal People by Duncan Williamson was one,

If you enjoy it, Marion, consider reading "The People of the Sea: Celtic Tales of the Seal-Folk" by David Thomson. I actually preferred Thomson's book to Williamsons though both are definitely good reads..