The Book of

Dark & Twisted Folklore Stories
from Around the World
A beautifully presented hardcover collection of folklore stories of legendary and historical witches from all over the world, with over 80 stunning, spooky illustrations. The perfect gift for the witchy people in your life.
A journey through the moonlit night
We invite you on a journey where every shadow tells a tale of witchcraft, persecution and persistence. In this beautifully illustrated volume, discover witches real and legendary, who once cursed, inspired, helped or empowered their communities, but who are now largely forgotten.
More than 80 stunning, spooky illustrations
The Book of Forgotten Witches introduces ten different categories of witches, from curse-bringers, shape-shifters and survivors to revenants, nature witches and fate-turners. Most, but far from all, are women, and their stories come from across the world.

Where to buy the book
The Book of Forgotten Witches is available in hardback and e-book by Watkins Publishing and in audiobook by Dreamscape Publishing.

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News & Events
October 2024
The book is an Amazon #1 Best Seller in the Magic and Alchemy category.

December 2024
Forthcoming editions: Italian edition by Armenia and Hungarian edition by Partvonal, both scheduled for fall 2025.
March 2025
Along with some amazing illustrators and graphic designers, we were finalists in the Arthungry Design Awards.

Latest posts
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Louhi, the Witch of the Frozen North
Louhi is fed up with being seen as a sidekick in someone else’s story. It’s always about heroic Väinemöinen or valiant Ilmarinen. And Louhi is presented as the horrible, evil one. But she will not put up with this!
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Elder Mother
In Denmark, some people think that a person who stands under an elder tree on Midsummer’s Eve can see the Elf-King and his army. Others say that if you fall asleep under a blossoming elder tree, you will wake up in Fairyland…
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Thiess of Kaltenbrun
Lycanthropy was so strongly associated with witchcraft that being a werewolf was a common accusation at witch trials. Many believed that werewolves were witches who practised black magic. Despite their reputation, there were some who were respected heroes, such as Old Thiess of Kaltenbrun.
About the authors

Balázs Tátrai
Balázs Tátrai is a writer of unusual stories, rooted in folklore and branching out into the unexpected. His passion is the study of alchemy and 17th century iconography. Find out more at balazstatrai.com

Lilla Bölecz
Lilla Bölecz is a visual artist specializing in book illustration, graphic art, dollmaking and pattern design. Her work is inspired by mysticism, spiritual experiences, folklore and literature. Find out more at lillabolecz.com

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