The Books of Magic: Fictional Grimoires

Alright, let's dive into the fascinating world of fictional grimoires and magical tomes! I've always been captivated by the idea of discovering hidden knowledge and ancient spells, so I'm compiling a list of all the magical books I've encountered in movies, TV shows, books, comics, and cartoons. Think of this as a growing library of the impossible, from the Necronomicon in H.P. Lovecraft's stories to the spellbooks wielded by witches in countless TV shows. We'll explore the unique powers and secrets these fictional books hold, and where they pop up in our favorite stories.

This is just the beginning of our magical journey. I'll be constantly updating this list as I stumble upon more enchanted volumes in my pop culture explorations. If you know of any fantastic grimoires or spellbooks I've missed, please let me know in the comments! Together, we can build the ultimate collection of fictional magical texts, a testament to the power of imagination and the allure of the unknown.

The Halliwell Book of Shadows, Charmed (1998 - 2006)

John Winchester's Journal, Supernatural (2005 - 2020)

The Great Book of Spells (1983)

The Necronomicon, The Dunwich Horror by  H.P. Lovecraft (1929)

The Book, Practical Magic Alice Hoffman (1995)

The Grimmerie, Wicked by Gregory Maguire (1995)

Book, Hocus Pocus (1993)

The Physick Book, The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe (2010)

The Book of the Vishanti, Marvel Comics (1963)

The Darkhold, Marvel Comics (1972)

The Spells of Astoroth, Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

The Handbook for the Recently Deceased, Beetlejuice (1988)

Willie Connolly's Journal, Daughter of Darkness  by J.R. Lowell (1972) 

Advanced Potion Magic, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by JK Rawling (2006)

The Book of the Damned, Supernatural (2005-2020) 

 

Carolina Dean

Head Librarian, 12th House Books