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Spirit Worlds | TASCHEN Library of Esoterica
Spirit Worlds. The Library of Esoterica is an immersive and richly illustrated volume edited by Jessica Hundley, the author, filmmaker, and journalist known for her explorations into counterculture, metaphysics, and visionary art. As the sixth entry in The Library of Esoterica series, Spirit Worlds takes readers on a sprawling journey through global mythologies, rituals, and artistic expressions of the supernatural—from ancient beliefs about death, rebirth, and the afterlife to contemporary works that channel voices beyond the material realm. With over 400 images paired with essays and interviews, the book examines how cultures worldwide visualize and commune with spirits, ancestors, and the ineffable, weaving together history, symbolism, and lived spiritual practice. This expansive and evocative volume invites contemplation of the unseen and the sacred, making it an essential reference for lovers of art, ritual, and esoteric thought.
Hardcover, quarter-bound, 6.7 x 9.4 in., 3.99 lb, 520 pages
Spirit Worlds. The Library of Esoterica is an immersive and richly illustrated volume edited by Jessica Hundley, the author, filmmaker, and journalist known for her explorations into counterculture, metaphysics, and visionary art. As the sixth entry in The Library of Esoterica series, Spirit Worlds takes readers on a sprawling journey through global mythologies, rituals, and artistic expressions of the supernatural—from ancient beliefs about death, rebirth, and the afterlife to contemporary works that channel voices beyond the material realm. With over 400 images paired with essays and interviews, the book examines how cultures worldwide visualize and commune with spirits, ancestors, and the ineffable, weaving together history, symbolism, and lived spiritual practice. This expansive and evocative volume invites contemplation of the unseen and the sacred, making it an essential reference for lovers of art, ritual, and esoteric thought.
Hardcover, quarter-bound, 6.7 x 9.4 in., 3.99 lb, 520 pages