About the author
Christopher Alan Smith is the author of Icelandic Magic and its follow-up Vegvisir: A Practical Guide to Runic and Icelandic Magic, both published by Avalonia. Icelandic Magic draws on his study of six original Icelandic manuscripts dating from 1500 to 1860, using them to reconstruct the aims, tools, and techniques of Icelandic sorcerers against the harsh economic and social conditions of the period. Vegvisir takes its name from a well-known Icelandic magical sign meaning "signpost" or "guide," and builds on the earlier book by looking more closely at the practical application of runic and Icelandic magical symbols. Together the two books form a focused study of a specific regional magical tradition, aimed at readers already interested in runes, sigils, and Northern European folk magic rather than at newcomers to esoteric practice. The catalogue gives no further biographical detail about the author beyond this body of research.
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“Smith’s latest volume offers a compelling, experience-backed approach to Icelandic magic, framing the Vegvísir as a tool for personal alignment rather than mere superstition. The author’s extensive background lends credibility to…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Vegvisir: A Practical Guide to Runic and Icelandic Magic
“Smith’s research offers a rigorous, manuscript-based examination of Icelandic magical practices, avoiding romanticized myths in favor of documented techniques. The contextualization within the island's harsh environment adds…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Icelandic Magic: Aims, tools and techniques of the Icelandic sorcerers
