Tracing the Voodoo doll’s roots back in time, author Denise Alvarado provides a fascinating account of the most... More > provocative and mystifying icon of the African-derived healing tradition of Creole Voodoo. The author explains the multicultural history of the Voodoo doll, dispels stereotypes and myths, while at the same time showing the reader how to make and use Voodoo dolls to enhance everyday life.

Learn how to make three kinds of Voodoo dolls, find over 40 spells and rituals to find love, attract wealth, offer protection, and promote healing and happiness. The book is richly illustrated with the artwork of the author.

Denise Alvarado was born and raised in the Voodoo and hoodoo rich culture of New Orleans. She has studied mysticism and practiced Creole Voodoo and indigenous healing traditions for over three decades. She is a cultural anthropologist, psychologist, writer, artist, spiritual adviser, and cultural consultant. < Less

Instead of hexing your ex or casting a curse, embrace the good things in life with this charming collection of... More > easy-to-follow traditional spells and folk wisdom of the Romany people--also known as Gypsies--for attracting good luck, love, health, and wealth.

This Spellbook differs from others in that it provides a historical backdrop for the gypsy life experience and is peppered with a selection of authentic vintage photographs that are enchanting to the eye. Whether you are looking to add to your own collection of charms and spells or are simply curious, this lavish compilation will both entertain and enlighten, and will bring love and luck to all those who believe. P'aves Baxtalo/Baxtali! May you be lucky! < Less

Instead of hexing your ex or casting a curse, embrace the good things in life with this charming collection of... More > easy-to-follow traditional spells and folk wisdom of the Romany people--also known as Gypsies--for attracting good luck, love, health, and wealth. This Spellbook differs from others in that it provides a historical backdrop for the gypsy life experience and is peppered with a selection of authentic vintage photographs that are enchanting to the eye. Whether you are looking to add to your own collection of charms and spells or are simply curious, this lavish compilation will both entertain and enlighten, and will bring love and luck to all those who believe. P'aves Baxtalo/Baxtali! May you be lucky! < Less

Instead of hexing your ex or casting a curse, embrace the good things in life with this charming collection of... More > easy-to-follow traditional spells and folk wisdom of the Romany people--also known as Gypsies--for attracting good luck, love, health, and wealth.

This Spellbook differs from others in that it provides a historical backdrop for the gypsy life experience and is peppered with a selection of authentic vintage photographs that are enchanting to the eye. Whether you are looking to add to your own collection of charms and spells or are simply curious, this lavish compilation will both entertain and enlighten, and will bring love and luck to all those who believe. P'aves Baxtalo/Baxtali! May you be lucky! < Less

Tracing the Voodoo doll’s roots back in time, author Denise Alvarado provides a fascinating account of the most... More > provocative and mystifying icon of the African-derived healing tradition of Creole Voodoo. The author explains the multicultural history of the Voodoo doll, dispels stereotypes and myths, while at the same time showing the reader how to make and use Voodoo dolls to enhance everyday life.

Learn how to make three kinds of Voodoo dolls, find over 40 spells and rituals to find love, attract wealth, offer protection, and promote healing and happiness. The book is richly illustrated with the artwork of the author.

Denise Alvarado was born and raised in the Voodoo and hoodoo rich culture of New Orleans. She has studied mysticism and practiced Creole Voodoo and indigenous healing traditions for over three decades. She is a cultural anthropologist, psychologist, writer, artist, spiritual adviser, and cultural consultant. < Less

The Mystic Voodoo has a reputation as one of the preeminent showcases for Voodoo dolls in the world, and this book assembles... More > a nice selection of Voodoo dolls in all their creepy, yet mystifying glory. In this book you will find eerie examples of vintage Voodoo dolls, New Orleans Voodoo dolls, and an excellent sampling of the contemporary Voodoo art of Denise Alvarado. Alvarado’s art has recently captured global attention with some of her work appearing in the 2008 book release Day of the Dead Crafts: More Than 24 Projects that Celebrate Dia de los Muertos and on a 2008 episode of National Geographic’s Taboo. The photographs have been arranged to supply the reader with incredible visual and cultural dissonance: what are we supposed to think when we see a startling face that epitomizes the word creepy next to the beauty of Erzulie Freda? If you are intrigued by the ancient art of conjure, this is a book that will no doubt be adorning the coffee tables of the world’s curious for many years to come. (Jan.) < Less