About the author
Christopher Dell is the author of illustrated reference books on esoteric and occult subjects published by Thames & Hudson, including The Occult, Witchcraft & Magic: An Illustrated History and Prophecies: Omens, Auguries, Divination, Oracles, Dreams, Apocalypse, due in 2026. The Occult, Witchcraft & Magic traces magic and magical belief from Paleolithic cave ritual through Babylonian texts and the major Abrahamic religions, treating spells, secret words, and incantations as a recurring thread across mythological traditions worldwide. Prophecies takes a similarly broad, illustrated survey approach to the human search for signs of the future, covering omens, augury, divination, oracles, dreams, and apocalyptic belief from the earliest civilizations onward. Both books function as visual, wide-angle histories rather than practical guides, aimed at general readers wanting an overview of how different cultures have approached magic and foresight rather than at practitioners looking for technique.
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“Christopher Dell’s 'Prophecies' is a visually stunning survey that successfully bridges the gap between academic anthropology and general interest in the occult. Its strength lies in its breadth, covering global traditions from…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Prophecies: Omens, Auguries, Divination, Oracles, Dreams, Apocalypse
“Dell’s work offers a sweeping visual journey through the history of magic, making it accessible to general readers who appreciate rich illustration over dense theory. It successfully charts the path from ancient Babylonian…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Occult, Witchcraft & Magic: An Illustrated History
