Witches - the very word conjures up mystery, darkness and fear, mainly because we know so little about the cult and ritual surrounding witchcraft. It is a subject that everyone knows something about, often merely old wives' tales and tall stories, but few know the facts behind the history of witchcraft. This book gives an insight into the mystery. "Witches" is a fully illustrated history of witchcraft and the black arts, written by the well-known authority on the occult, Colin Wilson, and illustrated by the established artist, Una Woodruff, who also has a particular interest in the subject and a special talent for portraying atmosphere in her excellent artwork. Witches are discussed and revealed in this book from the earliest times with the Witch of Endor and Merlin through medieval witch cults to the modern day faith healers and wart charmers. All aspects of the subject are covered - including witch trials, black masses, spells, voodoo, covens and rituals, psychic powers and possession, earth spirits and werewolves. "Witches", with its visual excitement and informed interesting text, is an important work for specialists as well as being a fascinating book for the layman.