Beyond the Broomstick - Morgana Sythove". . . Witchcraft . . is an old yet vibrant Tradition, and has grown to adapt to the changing times. There is a lot beyond the broomstick, and Morgana Sythove does a great job presenting some of it."
The little green book, Beyond the Broomstick, is quietly becoming a best seller, world-wide. Originally compiled as a series of High Priestess Morgana's lectures for Wiccan initiates in Holland in 1982, the first printing was in Dutch. The articles were subsequently translated back into English and produced in book form in 2007 as a glimpse beyond popular images of witchraft to the philosophies of Wicca. Today Beyond the Broomstick can be read in Hungarian, Dutch, Spanish and will soon be found in Polish and German bookstores. An Italian edition is also in the planning.
Morgana says:
"It is always strange seeing your own work in translation. You are never quite sure if the translator has understood your thoughts and insights. But judging the reactions at the presentation of "Más allá de la Escoba" in Madrid at the bookshop Bohindra (Dec 7, 2011) it is clear that translator Daniel Expósito Romero, has made a wonderful contribution.The launch and presentation was lively and the audience receptive. I certainly enjoyed the evening and talking with the Spanish pagans ... and of course, signing my book was a good feeling!"
Beyond the Broomstick can be found in all good bookstores and here on Amazon.
It's been a complete pleasure to have the honor of translating this book. More than simply a work, it became a 'quest' on deciphering such an amazing piece of literature.
ReplyDeleteI read it once, twice, dozens of times while translating, and never got tired of reading it again.
Definitely one of the bests basic books on Wicca, both for newcomers and people that have been practising witchcraft for a while.