The Enchanted World: Wizards and Witches (1984) – Vintage Time-Life Illustrated

Vintage 1984 Time-Life hardcover from The Enchanted World series, filled with vivid lore, lush art, and immersive storytelling on global wizards and witches. Step into myth and folklore with this 1984 Time-Life hardcover, Wizards and Witches, part of the beloved Enchanted World series. This edition features a red linen cover with gilt dragon detailing and a central arched vignette illustration—a dramatic, mystical presentation that sets the tone before you even open the book. Inside, the red marbled endpapers lead into 141 pages of immersive mythological storytelling, filled with full-color illustrations on nearly every page. The book weaves global folklore, ancient magic traditions, legendary sorcerers, and historical witchcraft into richly written chapters. The typography shifts stylistically throughout, creating a storybook-meets-art-book reading experience. This is a highly collectible volume in the series and a display-worthy piece for fantasy readers, tarot lovers, lore enthusiasts, and fans of 80s fantasy illustration. Condition • No dust jacket (as issued) • Some cover wear, including small spine mark and mild fading to gilt • First few pages have water toning along the lower margin (illustrations unaffected) • Interior pages beyond those are crisp and vibrantly printed Size 12” × 9” × 0.5” Hardcover, 141 pages Time-Life Books, 1984 A striking volume for display, reading, gifting, or adding to a fantasy or occult-themed library.