You may have never heard the name, but grimoires are essentially textbooks of magic. Also known as spell books, grimoires have been around for a very long time. They contain instructions ...

Each backer may submit a spell and, if it’s chosen by the design team, it will be included in the book and the backer will be compensated for their contribution.

The book explores perceptions of magical practitioners by clients and neighbours, and the way such magic was utilised by everyone: from lowliest labourer to highest lord. Stanmore reveals that – even ...