About the author
Giulia Manzi is the author of Celtic Folk Magic, part of Vivida's illustrated Folk Magic series (2026), and of Magia Runica, published by Obelisco in 2025 in Spanish. Celtic Folk Magic surveys rituals, spells, divination methods, and the deities and creatures associated with Celtic tradition, presented for readers new to the subject through illustration and accessible explanation. Magia Runica is built around a deck of illustrated cards and offers a guide to reading runes, the ancient Germanic alphabet long used for both writing and divination, with an approach the publisher describes as unconventional. Together the two books place Manzi's work within the folk-magic and divination shelf, aimed at readers drawn to illustrated, practice-based introductions to older European magical and symbolic systems rather than academic history.
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💬 What our editors say about Giulia Manzi's books
“Manzi’s 'Magia Runica' succeeds as an inviting gateway for beginners, offering a streamlined approach to runic divination that feels both innovative and deeply personal. The intuitive framework allows practitioners to bypass…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Magia Runica Manzi, Giulia
“Julia Manzi presents a beautifully rendered volume that prioritizes visual richness and accessible overview over deep academic rigor. It successfully introduces the pantheon of gods, goddesses, and legendary heroes, making it an…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Celtic Folk Magic
