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Step into enchanted forests, ancient groves, and wildflower meadows to uncover the magical power of plants that have guided us through the depths of human experience.Wicked Roots delves into the sacred relationship between humans and the natural world, exploring plant magic, folklore, and myth from around the globe. From rituals of death and rebirth to dreams and mystical encounters, this book reveals the hidden wisdom of trees, flowers, and fungi that have shaped our stories for centuries.Featuring plant profiles with stunning illustrations, discover the lore behind:Mandrake – screaming root of love and fertilityYew – graveyard guardian of both healing and poisonFly Agaric – visionary fungi of sacred journeysHawthorn – tree of the Otherworld and fairy realmsAnd many more enchanted plants!Blending lyrical storytelling with careful research, Wicked Roots gathers plant lore, classical myth, and magical traditions from legend and history. Perfect for lovers of folklore, mythology, herbalism, and nature writing, this beautifully illustrated book invites you to reconnect with the living world and rediscover the ancient dialogue between humans and the enchanted earth.

Give your baking a wicked, whimsigoth twist with TheLittle Gothic Bakeshop, featuring sweet and savory treats with a gothic flair.The Little Gothic Bakeshop showcases 50 spooky and inventive recipes from The Great British Baking Show star, Helena Garcia, who impressed the judges and audience alike with her creepy creations. Brewing with mystique, this cookbook is your go-to guide to easily transform ordinary recipes into macabre masterpieces, including devilishly delicious cakes, cookies, pastries, breads, desserts, and drinks. Covering Magical Beverages, Spooky Cookies and Candies, Ghoulish Breads and Pastries, To Die For Desserts, and Creepy Cakes, unleash your inner goth with recipes like: Lavender Moon MilkSpiderweb Sandwich CookiesVampire Blood LollipopsFlying Broomstick Focaccia MuffinsApple of My Cat Eye Hand PieScary Berry Lemon Tarts Banana Slug PuddingWoodland Witch TrifleCemetery CakeAnd more!Step into the dark side of baking and discover recipes that are easy to make, fun and spooky to design, and delicious to consume. Whether you’re an everyday goth or Halloween-obsessed, TheLittle Gothic Bakeshop is filled with tricks and treats designed to bring some ghoulish fun to your baking repertoire!

Discover the spooky and sordid details of forgotten haunted locales across North America through 70+ in-depth profiles, brought to life with eerily expressive illustrations.Hidden Haunts is your goosebump-inducing guide to lesser-known haunted sites throughout history. Alongside hair-raising imagery, paranormal investigator Conner Gossel unearths the ghastly histories, disturbing details, and reported hauntings of these ghostly places. Feel the chill run up your spine as you encounter scary stories of abandoned houses, hospitals, factories, and beyond that have flown under the radar for decades. These fascinating profiles include:The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs in Oregon, where apparitions wander the hallsHarriman Hospital in Tennessee, haunted by unidentified whispers in the basementVentfort Hall in Massachusetts, where the sound of shuffling footsteps lingerAnd more!And if you’re feeling brave enough to attempt some real-life paranormal sightseeing, check out the Haunted Road Trip at the back of the book, which suggests a road trip itinerary for each region, including additional locations.Perfect for fans of the supernatural, Hidden Haunts is the ultimate guide to the eerie unknown. Explore these creepy spaces … if you dare.

Swoon over this hauntingly romantic collection of gothic love poems and quotes. Ponder the melancholic beauty and passion of gothic love in Our Hearts Entangled, a curated collection of poems and quotes encapsulating the soul-stirring beauty of gothic romance. Featuring a beautiful typeface and red-stained edges, this gorgeously packaged book celebrates the allure of longing, the poetry of heartbreak, and the intensity of devotion, organized into eight thoughtful sections:Eternal Love: Timeless devotion that transcends life and death.Soulmates: Emphasizing deep, spiritual connections.Otherworldliness: Supernatural allure, featuring gothic elements like ghosts or vampires.Devotion unto Death: Unwavering loyalty even in the face of mortality.Nature as a Mirror of Love: Using natural elements (storms, darkness) to echo the intensity of love.Silent Affection: Subtle, unspoken emotions and their power.Hope Amid Darkness: Love as a beacon in somber or melancholic settings.Heartbreak and Loss: Exploring the poignant beauty of lost love.The pages are filled with timeless words from literary and gothic icons, interwoven with stunning and dark design elements that evoke an atmosphere of mystery and romance. Find anguished inspiration in the words of classical works and quotes, including:“Annabel Lee” by Edgar Allan Poe"Sonnet 43" by Elizabeth Barret Browning“Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” — Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights"I love you very tenderly. Remember me with affection, should you never hear from me again." — Mary Shelley, Frankenstein"The Silence of Love" by Rumi"You—you strange, you almost unearthly thing!—I love as my own flesh.” — Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre“The heavens torn asunder and an angel's voice heard upon earth for the delight of mankind and the utter capture of his heart.” — Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera"Die as lovers may—to die together, so that they may live together." —  J. Sheridan Le Fanu, CarmillaAnd more!Our Hearts Entangled also features great scenes of love and affection from classic works like The Iliad, Little Women, Great Expectations, Romeo and Juliet, and The Great Gatsby. Additionally, the collection pays homage to some of the most famous gothic couples across literature, film, music, history, and more with short profiles chronicling their undying devotion to one another, featuring the likes of:Morticia and Gomez AddamsSally and Jack SkellingtonThe love triangle of Mina, Jonathan, and DraculaLisa Frankenstein and her monsterWuthering Heights' Heathcliff and CatherineJane Eyre's Jane and RochesterAnd more!Whether you’re a romantic at heart, a fan of dark romance and Victorian literature, or a lover of goth aesthetics, this book offers moments of introspection and connection to the deep, mysterious, and often dark sides of love. Perfectly sized for bedside reading or to adorn a favorite bookshelf, this alluring package is a treasure to return to again and again and find new meaning in each phrase and every page.

Test your nerve with this creepy collection of thrilling and chilling games from around the world.Tired of playing the usual, boring games at social gatherings? Put your courage to the test with Ghoulish Games. This compendium of supernatural games takes you on a journey through the most spine-tingling legends and rituals from cultures around the world. Blending centuries-old traditions with modern urban legends, the book features an array of games designed to summon spirits, reveal the future, and challenge one’s bravery. Each game is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, historical insight, and detailed descriptions of the risks and rewards for those who have the guts to play. Dark, atmospheric illustrations will draw you into the chilling world of haunted fun. Enjoy a mix of classic and new games, including:Three Kings Cross: A ritual involving mirrors and candles to connect with another presence at 3:33 a.m.Kokkuri-san: A Japanese game similar to Ouija, using a coin to summon a fox spirit for answers.Bloody Mary: A chant before a mirror that summons a vengeful spirit.The Red Book Game: A divination game involving a red book and asking questions aloud; the spirit within the book is said to answer through the passages you read.And more...Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself with a solo ritual, introduce friends to a daring new experience, or bring some spooky fun to a Halloween party, Ghoulish Games offers a variety of ways to delve into the mysterious and supernatural. Do you dare to play?

Witness the evolution of Halloween in New York City with this nostalgic and charming collection of photographs. Larry Racioppo’s street photos of trick or treaters in his South Brooklyn neighborhood not only landed him a gallery show and a feature in The Village Voice but also a children's book deal with Charles Scribner's Sons in 1980. In Halloween, his collection of vintage photos gets a comprehensive reboot, featuring:Over 200 enchanting photos of Halloween fun and its evolution in NYC, especially Brooklyn, from the 1970s and beyondNever-before-seen black-and-white and color photosNew prints of Racioppo’s most popular images included in the New York Public Library collectionsA unique look at the changing streets and neighborhoods of NYCA fascinating view of Halloween celebrations through the decadesRacioppo’s life and career are rooted in New York City. Born and raised in South Brooklyn, Racioppo began his career photographing his neighborhood, later becoming the official photographer for New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The recipient of several prestigious grants, including a Guggenheim Fellowship in Photography, his work is in the collections of the Museum of the City of New York, The Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Public Library, El Museo del Barrio, and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.Celebrate Halloween and NYC over the years with this stunningly designed book.