The Complete Illustrated Guide to Runes

by Nigel Pennick

Book Overview

This text demonatrates how to interpret the ancient wisdom of the runes. Rune means secret or hidden, and the runes are believed to be a source of ancient magic, with divine and healing powers. By... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1862041008
• ISBN13: 9781862041004
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Element Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.7" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Absolutely Pleased

The book was in excellent condition and it got here really fast and I cound't be Happier

Excellent work

This is one of the very few books about runes, written from an esoteric perspective, that shows respect for the history and traditions of the North. The majority of rune manuals merely use the symbols as a vehicle to carry an author's New-Age message, without any research into the historical facts. Pennick is a bright exception. His many years as an active Pagan has given him a real respect for Pagan and Heathen traditions. His scientific background has given him an eye for detail, and an ability to dig up the facts. Although it does contain sections on the "rune yoga" daftness, and some other New-Agey stuff, these can be ignored without diminishing the quality of the book. The quality of this glossy tour of runic lore is unique. I would recommend it as one of the best introductions for those interested in the runes, whether for divination, or as part of their heritage. Sweyn The Rune Primer

Pennick is BRILLIANT

I have loved reading a lot of Nigel Pennick's books, and this book is one of his best yet! This is a great book for someone making the leap from beginner to expert, as far as working with the runes. Lots of illustrations, and quite a lot of information on the history of runes, such as their evolution into different futharks & their many uses by different cultures. If you have anything to do with runes, then you definitely should get this book!

What are runes?

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Runes By Nigel PennickThis is a good rescource to learn the history of many rune systems and their meanings. It explains the runes of 5 different systems: Elder futhark, Anglo-saxon and northumbrian runes, Younger futhark, Gothic and medieval runes, and the Armanen runes, and goes over the meaning of each individual rune and why it means what it does.This also goes over rune use through out history, what runes are, and an almost endless amount of different uses for the runes.I RECOMEND this book FOR deciding what rune system you might want to use, or just good facts on what runes are whether or not you belive in or want to use them.I am NOT a neo-pagan or involved with wicca or any spiritual group. I am not religous, THIS BOOK REVIEW IS MY OWN OPINION ONLY. This does NOT mean that you have to agree with me. You might love the books I listed above, I don't have a problem with that. We each have different prospectives and opinions, my review in No Way should be Your Opinion.

The Only Rune Book You Will Ever Need

Anyone who likes history and is interested in runes should look no further. This book contains everything you would ever want to know about the history of runes. This one book also provides information on how to make runes, how to read the runes, and of course, how to use them. There are no overly religious overtones as there are in some books about runes that for me take away from the pagan mystique. Also, the illustrations in the book are excellent which aid in learning the runes. If you don't like history and prefer to simply know how to use them, not a problem, just skip ahead in the book.