Peg Aloi

Hannah E. Johnston

HBO’s Carnivàle was a critically-acclaimed, elaborate period narrative set in Depression era America that set the stage for the current explosion of cinematic storytelling on television. Despite an ambitious and unusual storyline, remarkable production design and stellar cast, the show was cancelled after only two seasons. No other television series has been so steeped in history, spirituality and occultism, and years later it retains a cult-like following. This collection of fresh essays explores the series through a diverse array of topics, from visual aesthetics to tarot symbolism to sexuality to the portrayal of deformity.

Critical Essays on the HBO Series

Carnivàle and the American Grotesque

From the shelves of mainstream bookstores and the pages of teen magazines, to popular films and television series, contemporary culture at the turn of the twenty-first century has been fascinated with teenage identity and the presence of magic and the occult. Alongside this profusion of products and representations, a global network of teenage Witches has emerged on the margins of adult neopagan Witchcraft communities, identifying themselves through various spiritual practices, consumption patterns and lifestyle choices. The New Generation Witches is the first published anthology to investigate the recent rise of the teenage Witchcraft phenomenon in both Britain and North America. Scholars from Theology, Cultural Studies, Sociology, History and Media Studies, along with neopagan commentators outside of the academy, come together to investigate the experiences of thousands of adolescents constructing an enabling, magical identity through a distinctive practice of Witchcraft. The contributors discuss key areas of interest, inspiration and development within the teen Witch communities from the mid 1990s onward, including teenage Witches' magical practices and beliefs, gender politics, the formation and identification of communities, forums and modes of expression, media representation and new media outlets. Demonstrating the diversification and expansion of neopaganism in the twenty-first century, this anthology makes an exciting contribution to the field of Neopagan Studies and contemporary youth cultures.

Teenage Witchcraft in Contemporary Culture

The New Generation Witches

Llewellyn

Melanie Marquis

Deborah Lipp

Michael Furie

Laura Tempest Zakroff

Devin Hunter

Alexandra Chauran

Kerri Connor

J. Variable x/o

Charlie Rainbow Wolf

Emily Carlin

Tess Whitehurst

Lexa Olick

Stephanie Woodfield

Charlynn Walls

James Kambos

Elizabeth Barrette

Monica Crosson

Raven Digitalis

Deborah Castellano

Melissa Tipton

Susan Pesznecker

Ash Wennsday Everell

Estha K. V. McNevin

Lisa Allen, MH

Live your Craft every day with Llewellyn's Witches' Companion. This indispensable guide will keep you one step ahead of the latest witchy trends, practices, and issues.

A Guide to Contemporary Living

Llewellyn's 2019 Witches' Companion

Natalie Zaman

Linda Raedisch

Blake Octavian Blair

Suzanne Ress

Mickie Mueller

Dallas Jennifer Cobb

JD Hortwort

Make your seasonal celebrations even more magical with Llewellyn’s 2019 Sabbats Almanac. Packed with rituals, rites, recipes, and crafts, this helpful guide offers fun and fresh ways to celebrate the eight sacred Wiccan holidays and enhance spiritual life throughout the year. Get a new perspective on honoring the Wheel of the Year from your favorite Wiccan and Pagan authors. Plan spiritually uplifting celebrations and sustainable seasonal activities. Perform Sabbat-specific rituals and family activities. Create tasty treats and crafts as reminders of the season’s gifts and lessons. Also featured are astrological influences to help you plan rituals according to cosmic energies.

Rituals Crafts Recipes Folklore

Llewellyn's 2019 Sabbats Almanac

The New Generation Witches is the first published anthology to investigate the recent rise of the teenage Witchcraft phenomenon in both Britain and North America. Scholars from Theology, Cultural Studies, Sociology, History and Media Studies, along with Neo-Pagan commentators outside of the academy, come together to investigate the experiences of thousands of adolescents constructing an enabling, magical identity through a distinctive practice of Witchcraft.The contributors discuss key areas of interest, inspiration and development within the teen Witch communities from the mid 1990s onward, including teenage Witches' magical practices and beliefs, gender politics, the formation and identification of communities, forums and modes of expression, media representation and new media outlets. Demonstrating the diversification and expansion of Neo-Paganism in the 21st Century, this anthology makes an exciting contribution to the field of Neo-Pagan Studies and contemporary youth cultures.

Stephanie Rose Bird

Lupa

Deborah Blake

Penny Billington

Cassius Sparrow

Autumn Damiana

Shawna Galvin

Sally Cragin

Najah Lightfoot

Denise Dumars

Magenta Griffith

Justine Holubets

Featuring favorite authors Penny Billington, Natalie Zaman, Deborah Blake, Michael Furie, Susan Pesznecker, Tess Whitehurst, Melanie Marquis, and more A measure of magic for a spirited year Discover ideas and techniques for transforming your life with the enchanted world of magic. A trusted companion for practitioners of a wide variety of magical paths, Llewellyn's 2017 Magical Almanac shares wisdom, stories, and spells in nearly three dozen articles, exploring everything from the magic of trees to fairy roads to performing a psychometric reading. Also included is an insightful calendar section—shaded for easy "flip to" reference—featuring world festivals, holidays, and the 2017 sabbats. Astrological information plus incense and color correspondences are included to empower your magical work. Bring your spiritual practice down to earth with money magic, witch jars, and Himalayan salt Focus on your social life and your inner life with protection magic for city dwellers, social media magic, and the characters that appear in your dreams Activate your sense of taste and smell with the magic of coffee, essential magical herbs, magical soups and salads, and the energetic properties of incense Published annually for twenty-seven years

Practical Magic for Everyday Living

Llewellyn's 2017 Magical Almanac

Danu Forest

Jane Meredith

Lisa Mc Sherry

Diana Rajchel

Tiffany Lazic

Llewellyn’s 2017 Witches’ Companion -- Modern and Creative Ways to Advance Your Craft Discover great tips and ideas for improving your Witchcraft every day. Llewellyn’s Witches’ Companion will keep you one step ahead of the latest witchy trends, Craft practices, and Pagan issues. This impressive guide features some of the most innovative Wiccan/Pagan thinkers writing today: Elizabeth Barrette • Melanie Marquis • Michael Furie • Tess Whitehurst • Lupa • Tiffany Lazic • Diana Rajchel • and many more Includes more than two dozen provocative and practical articles Tips for the Aspiring Psychic The Witchy Household Music for Ritual and Magic How to Celebrate the Sabbats During Challenging Weather Living Pagan at Work Personal Healing with the Ancient Ones Creating Your Own Coven Website Pagans and Mental Illness Why You Need Your Muse Includes a sixteen-month calendar and lunar information for spellwork and rituals

An Almanac for Contemporary Living

Llewellyn's 2017 Witches' Companion

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