About the author
Melanie Marquis is a witchcraft author whose books, published mainly by Llewellyn, cover spellwork, folk magic traditions, and the history of the publishing house itself. Cookbook of Shadows presents ninety recipes built around the magical attributes of common cooking ingredients, framing food preparation as a form of ritual practice. Llewellyn's Little Book of Sun Spells and Llewellyn's Little Book of Moon Spells are compact, portable spell collections organized around solar and lunar magic respectively, each offering dozens of spells for specific intentions. A Witch's World of Magick draws on folk-magic traditions from a range of cultures, from Zulu herbal medicine to Polynesian and Germanic practices, while Witchy Mama addresses magical and practical concerns specific to parenting. Marquis also wrote Carl Llewellyn Weschcke: Pioneer and Publisher of Body, Mind and Spirit, a biography of the Llewellyn Publications figure described by her publisher as a founding influence on the modern New Age publishing movement. Her catalogue spans practical spellbooks and this one biographical title.
📖 Where to start with Melanie Marquis
💬 What our editors say about Melanie Marquis's books
“Melanie Marquis provides a fascinating survey of global folk magick, effectively highlighting the shared foundations of diverse traditions like Germanic rites and Malay charms. The book succeeds in bridging ancient customs with…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on A Witch's World of Magick: Expanding Your Practice with Techniques & Traditions from Diverse Cultures
“While this almanac excels in accessibility and variety, it may not suit those seeking deep theoretical underpinnings or rigorous academic analysis of occult history. The practical focus on daily spells might feel too simplistic…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Llewellyn's 2027 Witches' Spell-A-Day Almanac Llewellyn
“Llewellyn provides a comprehensive and inviting resource for those eager to explore Lughnasadh with clarity and purpose. The text balances historical lore with actionable magical workings, ensuring readers can easily apply these…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Lughnasadh: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for Lammas Llewellyn
📋 Editions by Melanie Marquis in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Witch's World of Magick: Expanding Your Practice with Techniqu | — | Llewellyn Publications | 240 | 9780738736600 |
| Llewellyn's 2027 Witches' Spell-A-Day Almanac Llewellyn | 2026 | Llewellyn Publications | 292 | 9780738778211 |
| Lughnasadh: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for Lammas Llewellyn | 2015 | Llewellyn Publications | 240 | 9780738741789 |
| Cookbook of Shadows: Simple Recipes for Powerful Magick | 2024 | Llewellyn Publications | 352 | 9780738774961 |
| Witchy Mama: Magickal Traditions, Motherly Insights & Sacred Kno | — | Llewellyn Publications | 312 | 9780738748306 |
| Carl Llewellyn Weschcke: Pioneer & Publisher of Body, Mind & Spi | 2018 | Llewellyn Publications | 360 | 9780738753270 |
| Llewellyn's Little Book of Sun Spells Marquis, Melanie | 2025 | Llewellyn Publications | 240 | 9780738780283 |
| Llewellyn's Little Book of Moon Spells Marquis, Melanie | 2020 | Llewellyn Publications | 264 | 9780738762456 |
| Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials Box Set Pesznecker, Susan | 2022 | Llewellyn Publications | — | 9780738771694 |
