The Magic Island by Seabrook W B (38 results)

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Reference Copy. A Poor 8vo Blue Ribbon Books hardcover (1929 copyright by Harcourt, Brace and Company). Missing its dust jacket. Modest condition grade because of patches of black staining--probably book mold--on the pages' bottom edge that bleeds into the bottom margin of some pages. The moisture exposure has also caused gentle riffling and an occasionally light stain line in the lower third of the contents, plus a disturbance in the sheen in the lower half of the boards. The rear paste-down has a small bookseller label and small paper tears in the hinge/gutter. In other respects, a G hardcover with contents (x + 336 pp., + a frontispiece and 19 additional drawings) that appear mark-free, complete, and securely bound. Black cloth with spine gilt lettering and a blind stamped decoration on the upper board. Bumped and/or well-rubbed bottom corner tips; bumped spine head and tail edges. No ex-library markings. **Extra charges to cover shipping costs may apply to an order requesting expedited and/or international shipping because of the size and weight of this book.…

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. An early account of Haitian Vodou. Accounts of cannibalism and zombies. Nicely illustrated by the illustrator including full page plates. Book shows significant exterior wear with most of the spine coming off, and marking to the covers including chips missing along the spine. The interior is pretty good considering. Text block is still rather tight and pages are clean. Alexander King (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: fair. Harcourt, Brace & Co., NY, c.1929, 1st.prtg., 8vo., cloth, 336pp., re Haiti., scuffed edges & spine, cracked at half-title, ow G $.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No dj, shelfwear, rubbing, fraying at extremities, some internal foxing, vintage previous owner's signature on front endpage.

Condition: Good. Blue Ribbon Books New York 1929 8vo. 336 pages. blue cloth boards moderately soiled and rubbed. corners bumped. binding secure.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover in good condition. Pages clean, no notes or highlights. Spine is cocked. Minor tearing to top and bottom of spine as well an as fore edge corners. A couple scratches to front cover.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Magic Island' is a seminal travel narrative and ethnographic exploration of Haiti in the early 20th century. Written by W. B. Seabrook, the work delves into the rich and often misunderstood cultural landscape of the Caribbean nation, focusing heavily on the practices of Voodoo and local folklore. It is famously credited with introducing the concept of the 'zombie' to the Western imagination, blending vivid storytelling with the author's firsthand observations of rituals, superstitions, and social structures.Seabrook's account goes beyond mere sensationalism, offering a complex portrait of a society deeply rooted in spiritual traditions and historical resilience. The narrative captures the atmosphere of the island through evocative prose, detailing the author's encounters with local residents, spiritual leaders, and the mysterious ceremonies that define the internal life of the country. As both a historical document and a classic of travel literature, 'The Magic Island' remains a provocative study of cultural intersection and the enduring power of myth. It serves as a vital resource for those interested in the history of the Caribbean, the evolution of modern horror tropes, and the anthropological study of indigenous religions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Magic Island' is a seminal travel narrative and ethnographic exploration of Haiti in the early 20th century. Written by W. B. Seabrook, the work delves into the rich and often misunderstood cultural landscape of the Caribbean nation, focusing heavily on the practices of Voodoo and local folklore. It is famously credited with introducing the concept of the 'zombie' to the Western imagination, blending vivid storytelling with the author's firsthand observations of rituals, superstitions, and social structures.Seabrook's account goes beyond mere sensationalism, offering a complex portrait of a society deeply rooted in spiritual traditions and historical resilience. The narrative captures the atmosphere of the island through evocative prose, detailing the author's encounters with local residents, spiritual leaders, and the mysterious ceremonies that define the internal life of the country. As both a historical document and a classic of travel literature, 'The Magic Island' remains a provocative study of cultural intersection and the enduring power of myth. It serves as a vital resource for those interested in the history of the Caribbean, the evolution of modern horror tropes, and the anthropological study of indigenous religions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Black cloth with blue lettering and vodoo heads blocked in blue and red on the spine and front board.320 pages, illustrated with atmospheric drawings by Alexander King and black and white photographs.All present as called for.Some sunning to the spine, and unevenly across the fronnt board.Prior owner's name date tand ex libris book plate to front pastedown.Sound and solid copy, firm binding and endpapers, all pages quite clean throughout.Very good book, no dustwrapper. Alexander King (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: Good.

First Edition. Octavo, hardcover, black cloth, 336 pp, lacking the dust jacket. Illustrated with drawings by Alexander King and photographs by the author. First edition, first printing with "1" on copyright page. Important study of voodoo in Haiti. A good copy with wear and discoloraiton to covers, bumping and wear to corners and spine tips. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. The Magic Island ~ by W.B. Seabrook; pub by George Harrap & Company, reprinted 1929; 8vo, 320pp + 46 b&w illustrations; black cover boards with blue pattern and title on front cover, covers are marked and a little stained and there is a split on the top front spine c2 , a few marks on inside front and back covers and there is a slight split between the last pages and the cover and some marks in the book depicting a book well used, otherwise a good clean copy tight in the binding.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. First edition. Pages have some handling wear. Minor scuffing on cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Good condition hardcover book, Fair condition uncommon dust jacket. First Edition. Shelf wear, smudging, and bumping to cover edges. Slight toning, foxing, and smudging to text block edges. Fore-edge and bottom edge rough cut. Previous owner name written and stamped on ffep and rpep. Dust jacket unclipped. Dust jacket has shelf wear, toning, and bumping to edges. Some sunning to spine. Some holes to fore-edges and tears to edges, most no more than 1 inch long. Large, thin, sections of jacket edge torn off of top and bottom. Rear inner flap of jacket stamped. Dust jacket protected by mylar. All of our books are individually inspected and described. Never X-library unless specifically described as such. King, Alexander (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. An excellent copy of the 1931 edition. Explorer, Occultist and erstwhile friend of Aleister Crowley, William Seabrook's famous book on Haiti covers Voodoo, cannibalism, animal sacrifice, magic and related practice. It is regarded as the first English language work seriously to describe the Zombie, and has been seen as a significant influence on the well known 1930s film The White Zombie. Undoubtedly a clear influence on the West's view of Haiti and its culture in the twentieth century, not the least on writers such as Greene and Fleming. First edition was in 1929, and its success meant an instant reprint the same year, and then another one in 1931 which is when this edition dates from. This is in excellent condition. Uncut pages are really nice: some foxing on earliest pages but overwhelmingly totally bright and clean. Some foxing to text fore edges. A small neat inscription on front FEP, dated 1932. Excellent illustrations by Alexander King are all present. As are the many photographs. Binding is totally tight. Cover and spine are lovely: clean and with only very minor corner crumpling. Striking images are clear. A really good copy. See photos, all of which are of the copy for sale, we don't use stock photos. More photos on request, thanks.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Second Printing. The Magic Island by W.B. Seabrook (Second Printing) Bumping and rubbing to corners and spine ends with "Brownhill School for Girls" award plate to front pasted end page. Second printing stated. Credited with being the story that introduced the "zombie" concept to the United States. William Seabrooks account of the Black Magic Voodoo rights practiced in Haiti at the turn of the last century. The author, William Seabrook was a drinking companion of Aleister Crowely and had a lifelong interest in the unusual and the occult. Seabrook was so passionate about his researches into strange practices that he ate a substantial amount of human flesh when studying cannibalism. Seabrook offers here first hand accounts of Voodoo rituals and Black Magic Sorcery practices by the Voodoo elite. A fascinating early account of authentic Voodoo Black Magic Rituals and Practices. Alexander King(Interior Artist) (illustrator). BOOK.…

Original Black Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First Edition Reprint. 320 pp clean, unmarked, plentiful illus, drawings & photos, sound binding, A few small marks on case, mainly ar rear but nothng much. Size: Crown. Alexander King (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Black boards with decoration to front board, light edgewear, grey title to spine, presentation inscription to fep., all illustrations and photographs present. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. King, Alexander (illustrator). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover (no jacket) in good condition. Western Genesis of the idea of Zombies. Reprinted 1st edition. 320pp including 18 illustrations and 27 photographic (taken by the author) plates. The hardcover is lightly marked and worn with frayed leading corners, spine ends and front spine side. Foxing on the page block and a few pages. The half title page and last page are tanned. Dedication note penned on the FEP. The binding is sound; all content is clear. CM. King, Alexander (illustrator). Used.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. Large thick 8vo, 2 on the colophon page, the original edition, with b&w illus, by King which would know be deemed racist and inappropriate, lightly chippied d.j with a small loss top of the rear flap, scarce in this condition hbl3.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrated with drawings by Alexander King and black and white photographs by the author. First book club edition. INSCRIBED by the author to a previous owner. Smells a bit musty, else very good in a very good (minor edge wear with a few short closed edge tears, light dust soiling) dust jacket. ; 336 pages; Signed by Author.…

Tela (tapa dura). 336 pgs. Fotos en b/n fuera de texto. Ilustraciones en b/n. Teto en inglés. 686241.

1929 The literary guild of America. New York Illustrated With Drawings dy ALEXANDER KING. and Photographs. 336 pp. 22x15 cm. Enc. en tela edit. Envejecido. Para ver o recibir fotografías de los libros puede ir a nuestra web o solicitarlas.