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The World of All Souls

The Complete Guide to A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, and The Book of Life

Illustrated by Colleen Madden
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$42.00 US
On sale May 08, 2018 | 496 Pages | 9780735220744

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From the author of The Black Bird Oracle comes a fully illustrated guide to the #1 New York Times bestselling All Souls series—“an irresistible . . . wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy” (People).

Look for the hit series “A Discovery of Witches,” now streaming on AMC+, Sundance Now, and Shudder!

A world of witches, vampires, and daemons.
A manuscript that holds the secrets of their past and the key to their future.
Diana and Matthew—the forbidden love at the heart of the adventure.

In The World of All Souls, Deborah Harkness shares the rich sources of inspiration behind her bewitching novels. She draws together synopses, character bios, maps, recipes, and even the science behind creatures, magic, and alchemy—all with her signature historian's touch. Bursting with fascinating facts and dazzling artwork, this essential handbook is a must-have for longtime fans and eager newcomers alike.
© Austin Sandhaus Photography
Deborah Harkness is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, and The Book of Life. A history professor at the University of Southern California, Harkness has received Fulbright, Guggenheim, and National Humanities Center fellowships. She lives in Los Angeles. Visit www.deborahharkness.com and follow Deborah Harkness on Facebook and @DebHarkness on Twitter. View titles by Deborah Harkness
COLLEEN MADDEN is the illustrator of a number of books for children, including Mariah Carey’s picture-book version of "All I Want for Christmas Is You". She lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband and two sons. View titles by Colleen Madden

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From the author of The Black Bird Oracle comes a fully illustrated guide to the #1 New York Times bestselling All Souls series—“an irresistible . . . wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy” (People).

Look for the hit series “A Discovery of Witches,” now streaming on AMC+, Sundance Now, and Shudder!

A world of witches, vampires, and daemons.
A manuscript that holds the secrets of their past and the key to their future.
Diana and Matthew—the forbidden love at the heart of the adventure.

In The World of All Souls, Deborah Harkness shares the rich sources of inspiration behind her bewitching novels. She draws together synopses, character bios, maps, recipes, and even the science behind creatures, magic, and alchemy—all with her signature historian's touch. Bursting with fascinating facts and dazzling artwork, this essential handbook is a must-have for longtime fans and eager newcomers alike.

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© Austin Sandhaus Photography
Deborah Harkness is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, and The Book of Life. A history professor at the University of Southern California, Harkness has received Fulbright, Guggenheim, and National Humanities Center fellowships. She lives in Los Angeles. Visit www.deborahharkness.com and follow Deborah Harkness on Facebook and @DebHarkness on Twitter. View titles by Deborah Harkness
COLLEEN MADDEN is the illustrator of a number of books for children, including Mariah Carey’s picture-book version of "All I Want for Christmas Is You". She lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband and two sons. View titles by Colleen Madden

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