The Dead of Winter: The Demons, Witches and Ghosts of Christmas Krampus The book features detailed monographs

The book features detailed monographs dedicated to 39 plants ranging from the esoteric such as aconite

The ornamental design here draws heavily on the shapes used in Gothic architecture

Originally published in the late 1960s

Over 200 black-and-white designs and illustrations

where the timeless traits of Norse gods meet the natural power of essential oils

The Dead of Winter: The Demons, Witches and Ghosts of Christmas Krampus The book features detailed monographsThe Dead of Winter: The Demons, Witches and Ghosts of Christmas by Sarah Clegg From the publisher: "As winter comes and the hours of darkness overtake the light, we seek out warmth, good food, and good company. But beneath the jollity and bright enchantment of the festive season, there lurks a darker mood one that has found expression over the centuries in a host of strange and unsettling traditions and lore. Here, Sarah Clegg takes us on a journey