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The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews

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This book is fabulous. I just adore Scott Cunningham's work. There's so much great info in here, and it gave me huge motivation to come up with my own recipes. Fabulous. Hope you like it too. Blessed be.

I love this book. It gives tons of herbal recipies to use around the house. Whether you need that nice soothing bath, tea, or nice scented insence, this is the book where you can know how to make it all! It gives simple intructions that anyone can use, and make. Another great book by cunningham!!!!

This is a very good reference book for any wiccan, shaman, druid etc. It has just about everything and anything (that i have needed or seen) The only problem i have, is the 'parts'. how much is in 1 part? it doesnt say, so i guess it means that its up to you how much.

This was one of my first aromatherapy books. Whether you believe in the magical properties of herbs or not, Cunnigham does his research and shows how the historical/magical uses of herbs are often related their chemical/medicinal properties. This book is well organized and easy to use.

I've had this book for quite a long time and just never had the time to write what I thoght of it. Guess I'm over due. This book has a lot of useful information on makeing incense and ritual oils. I dont own many books on incense making but it's because I have never found the need for another. This one gives me just about everything I need to know to do what I want to do. I think you will find it very useful as well in your blending and incense making tasks even if they are more for personal use than for ritual use.

This book was originally titled "The Magic of Incense, Oils & Brews". That would have been a more honest title. The reader can make his own judgements concerning the motives that prompted the name change.

This book has almost nothing useful to do with incense at all. It is nothing more than a book of "spells" and other such ridiculous nonsense. About the only thing of any use I got from it was an answer to why the incense I buy at Ren Faire have such idiotic names.

If you are looking for a book on making incense, without all the superstitious mumbo-jumbo, I'd suggest "Potpourri, Incense and Other Fragrant Concoctions" by Ann Tucker Fettner. It's also a much cheaper book.

This is the first book I read about Wicca and of Scott Cunningham. He is thorough with his explainations on each recipe - the substitution list alone is worth the price of the book. If you are new to wicca, exploring wicca or have been practicing for many years, this book is a constant you will return to again and again. The references contain good information to assist you in further exploration. I especially appreciate his openness. He is not at all pretentious as I have read in other books. Scott encourages you to be creative, free thinking and not to be constantly worrying about "getting it right". A very down to earth writer who knows his subject well and communicates it in such a way to get your "magical kitchen" started. May all who read this book find the "magic" in everyday things!

THIS ISNT A PERFECT BOOK BUT IT HAS A LOT OF GREAT LITTLE PROJECTS. THERE ARE OTHER BOOKS FOR INCENSE AND FOR OILS BUT THIS ONES STILL GOT A WARM PLACE IN MY HEART. I CAN READ CUNINGHAM BOOKS ALL DAY BECAUSE OF THE WAY HE WRITES. NO COLLECTIONS COMPLETE WITHOUT THIS BOOK.

This Scott Cunningham classic definitely deserves a place on your bookshelf. Some of the information in this book is extremely valuable and was first brought to light in modern times by the author. Mr. Cunningham deserves great respect for the effort put forth in this book.

In all honesty, there are a few problems in the incense section. He includes salt peter in the recipes when it is not needed and may give off dangerous fumes. I've actually read where some ignorant people say that this idea was Cunningham's own idea, but anyone who looks at his bibliography can see several sources that use this idea long before he does.

Mr.Cunningham also says that incense making is difficult, but I've been doing it for many years and find it a joy. Perhaps that's just me.

In any event, ignore those who simply offer a blanket condemation to this book. It has some imperfections, but its a classic anyway. Stick with one of the most famous magick authors of all time. Ignore the incense importers who want you to forget this book and buy their products instead. Those people aren't worth listening to - I know this from personal experience!

For information on incense there are simply much better resources than this book. Today, there is even better information available free on internet. My recent favorite is Gina Hyams new book, and of course Kiyoko Morita's "The Book of Incense." Suzanne Fischer-Rizzi writes a great book also.