OCCULT BIBLIOGRAPHIES

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Bibliogafia Censimento E Storia Della Antiche Stampe Di Giordano Bruno

"Chicorel Index to Parapsychology and Occult Books"

Volume 24 in the Chicorel Index Series. An index to monographic material on various occult subjects. Thematic arrangement by broad and narrow subjects, such as demonology, alchemy, acupuncture, and the like. A number of titles are listed in more than one category. The titles, over 3,000 in all, reflect specific library holdings. The preface indicates that the publisher plans a new edition with more emphasis on Eastern religious aspects and influences relating to the occult. [KIES]

This classic work is based on the collections of the Association for Research and Enlightenment founded by Edgar Cayce. [NYPL]

Occult Bibliography:
an Annotated List of Books Published in English 1971-1975;

A listing of nearly 2,000 titles, mostly annotated and arranged in alphabetical sequence by main entry. It does not claim to be all-inclusive (a bibliographer would be mad to even try!) and does pick up some reprints. Excludes works not reviewed in in periodicals or "found{1} in any bookstore." Clarie awards stars for outstanding items, and includes a prioritized list of the ten best books for each year. Publishing trends are discussed for various occult subjects. [KIES]

Excellent reference for the years cited. [ABE]

...attempts to include all occult/psychic phenomena books newly published or reprinted from 1971 through 1975 in the U.S. and Britain. It analyzes approximately 1,850 books, most of which are annotated with descriptive and critical commentaries. Clarie makes a special effort to include content notes, so that researchers can find out exactly what is in a book and then decide for themselves whether it might be useful. All occult-related areas are covered, including parapsychology and psychic phenomena, spiritualism, witchcraft, demonology, magic, flying saucers, astrology, alchemy, Tarot, numerology, palmistry, acupuncture, Theosophy, strange happenings, monsters, prophecy, reincarnation. The bibliography features a highly detailed subject index (650 entries), with special entries for autobiographies, biographies, dictionaries, encyclopedias, reference books, juvenile works, theses, and conference publications. Every book containing a bibliography of over two pages is listed in the subject index under "Bibliography." Highly recommended works and major new contributions are single- or triple-starred. Other useful features include a title index, an author index, a list of the top ten books, year-by-year, from 1971 to 1975, and an introductory overview of the 17 most important (newsworthy) topics in the occult field, carefully thought-out and long. However, quite a few books receive only a short annotation, or none at all. Also, there are a few terms in the subject index that need breaking down. "Occult," "Ghosts," and "Psychical Research," for example, contain huge number of entries."

Occult/Paranormal Bibliography:
an Annotated Bibliography of Books Published in English 1976-1981

Similar in scope and arrangement to the previous item [by Clarie]. Nearly 2,000 entries, mostly annotated, of books published during a six- year period. The prioritized list of the ten best books for each year is dropped. More attention is paid to reviewers' comments than in previous work, although the number of reviews is less significant in the assignment of stars. [KIES]

These two volumes cover over 3,800 titles encompassing a broad range of topics. Extensive annotations include critical evaluations drawn from over 8,000 review articles. Alphabetically arranged entries can be accessed through subject, author and title indexes. [NYPL]

"The History of Modern Occultism: a Bibliographical Survey"

Bibliotheca Astrologica:
a Catalogue of Astrological Publications
of the 15th Through the 19th Centuries

See also its preliminary and final volumes.

1,340 works described with collations and many annotations, including the identities of anonymous and pseudonymous authors. Gardner was a scholar and a bookdealer, who had examined each title here. The original edition, entitled A Catalogue Raisonne of Works on the Occult Sciences, Volume II, Astrological Books, was privately printed and probably limited to 500 copies. [ZEP]

Detailing some 1400 items, many annotated and with collations. [ABS]

Bibliotheca Rosicruciana:
A Catalogue Raisonne of Works on the Occult Sciences

Data for Volume 3: Sure Fire Press, 1989, 300 s/n;
Approximately 300 entries. According to the preface, this is "a very complete Catalogue of the Histories of English Freemasons' Lodges." Includes coverage also of histories of extinct lodges, provincial Grand Lodges and county histories of freemasonry. [BFC]

Price Guide to the Occult and Related Subjects

A list of over 8,000 titles of out-of-print books from 39 used-book dealers' catalogues. Arranged alphabetically by author. [KIES]

8,243 books listed and priced. Though way out of date ... this is an excellent author/title/date reference for serious research. [PBC]

"Magie dans l'antiquite greco-romaine"

Price Guide to the Occult and Related Subjects

A list of over 8,000 titles of out-of-print books from 39 used-book dealers' catalogues. Arranged alphabetically by author. [KIES]

8,243 books listed and priced. Though way out of date ... this is an excellent author/title/date reference for serious research. [PBC]

The Occult in the Western World: an Annotated Bibliography;

A useful basic bibliography. Provides key titles for a wide range of topics relating to the occult and parapsychology. [NYPL]

The Well-Read Witch: Essential Books for Your Magickal Library;

Midwest Book Review (WI:USA): Carl McColman's Well-Read Witch provides a fine guide to the occult books which are really worth reading in the Wiccan world. From histories to essential spellcraft titles, this reviews over 400 books and provides an excellent critical introduction to Wiccan spirituality classics.
[AMA (2001 Reviewer)]

Magic, Witchcraft, and Paganism in America:
a Bibliography Compiled from the Files of
the Institute for the Study of American Religion;

Includes books, pamphlets, articles. Section essays but no annotations. Not science but potentially useful in certain studies as contextual sources. [BOB]

Emphasis is on contemporary pagan and magical religious communities in America, but discusses historic European roots. Contains 1,500 items, some annotated. [KIES]

A comprehensive bibliography of monographs and major studies in history and social sciences on the history of magic, witchcraft and related movements from colonial times to 1990. Includes African-American witchcraft. Appendix of current and discontinued periodicals. [NYPL]

The Occult: Hauntings, Witchcraft, Dreams,
and All Other Avenues of Paranormal Phenomena:
an Annotated Bibliography

An overview of the literature, mostly between 1945 and publication. Extended annotations make this like a collection of book reviews. Intended for the general reader. [ABE]

"Witchcraft Studies, 1959-1971: A Bibliographical Survey"

The Occult: Hauntings, Witchcraft, Dreams,
and All Other Avenues of Paranormal Phenomena:
an Annotated Bibliography

An overview of the literature, mostly between 1945 and publication. Extended annotations make this like a collection of book reviews. Intended for the general reader. [ABE]

Magic, Witchcraft, and Paganism in America:
a Bibliography Compiled from the Files of
the Institute for the Study of American Religion;

Includes books, pamphlets, articles. Section essays but no annotations. Not science but potentially useful in certain studies as contextual sources. [BOB]

Emphasis is on contemporary pagan and magical religious communities in America, but discusses historic European roots. Contains 1,500 items, some annotated. [KIES]

A comprehensive bibliography of monographs and major studies in history and social sciences on the history of magic, witchcraft and related movements from colonial times to 1990. Includes African-American witchcraft. Appendix of current and discontinued periodicals. [NYPL]

"Magie dans l'antiquite greco-romaine"

Short-Title Catalogue of Works
on Psychical Research, Spiritualism, Magic,
...for the Scientific Investigation of Alleged Abnormal Phenomena
from Circa 1450 to 1929

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