About the author
Andrea Richards is credited as author of "Astrology, The Library of Esoterica," an illustrated volume from Taschen surveying astrology's presence across cultures and history, tracing how the movement of celestial bodies has been read as meaningful across belief systems for millennia. Issued in editions in 2020 and 2025, the book combines historical and visual material on astrological practice and imagery, part of Taschen's Library of Esoterica series, which pairs archival and contemporary artwork with introductory text on its subject. The book is organized as a large-format survey rather than a working manual, intended for readers interested in astrology's visual and cultural history, its symbols, artifacts, and imagery across traditions, rather than instruction in chart reading or forecasting. It sits within the catalogue's more visually driven, reference-oriented astrology titles.
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💬 What our editors say about Andrea Richards's books
“Richards provides a sweeping, intellectually robust overview of astrology’s cultural footprint, successfully framing it as a vital component of Western esoteric thought rather than mere superstition. The narrative elegantly…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Astrology. the Library of Esoterica
“Andrea Richards delivers a visually and intellectually engaging survey of astrology’s evolution, making it accessible to a broad audience. The book excels in highlighting the artistic and literary inspirations derived from…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Astrology. the Library of Esoterica
