Customer Reviews:
 A classic but... June 4, 2008
Not to much to my taste. None the less, it has a lot of basic information. I would rip out the chapter on demons before giving it to a new witch or impressionable one. I find the chapter on calling up demons disturbing and dangerous. The rest of the book is filled with important information. Buckland is just not my cup of tea. I have his candle magic book and I do adapt some of his rituals. Over all, I would not recommend this except to someone with some time on the path and a good dose of common sense and well grounded.
 Gotta tell ya..Best!! May 30, 2008
This book is one of , if not , the best beginner's book I have ever gotten for my library. It not only gives you Witchcraft knowledge , it gives herbology and much more. Please add this to your personal collection , as you will never regret it!!!
Recommending Buckland's Big Blue May 25, 2008
This book is not as complete as the title states, but the new expanded edition is much better than the original. Even though this may not be the one and only book you will ever need, it is an essential read, and will compliment any Wiccan or Pagan library.
Gardnerian Buckland Book May 8, 2008
While I certainly respect Buckland for all he has done for Wicca in the States, this book is definately Gardnerian in thrust, not surprisingly and I felt it was dated, too. The modern Pagan has moved away from some of Buckland's ideas but of you ar4e looking for good general knowledge, this book is handy on the shelf, just not as useful as Ann Maura's books, I felt.
Good for the beginner March 12, 2008
This was one of my first books on witchcraft and I thought it was great when i got it home from the store and started to read it and do the questions at the end of each chapter. Now, almost a decade later that I look back I see it was a great stepping stone to get me started but has too many practices of Wicca to be useful. Some examples being how people do not need tools to practice magic(it is all in the mind), not to use circles but sheilds (since entities get pissed off at circles)and many other things. I am more evolved now in spirit from other sources than this book however, this book was on of the first to help me on my way and is a good reference book as well.
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