{"product_id":"botanical-curses-and-poisons-the-shadow-lives-of-plants-by-fen-inkwright","title":"Botanical Curses and Poisons: The Shadow-Lives of Plants by Fen Inkwright","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the folklore and history of our most toxic plants through this beautifully produced, gorgeously illustrated compendium—a captivating coffee table book for enthusiasts of witchcraft books and botanical knowledge alike. \"If you drink much from a bottle marked ‘poison,’ it is almost certain to disagree with you, sooner or later.\" – Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland In both history and fiction, some of the most dramatic, notorious deaths have been through poisonings. Concealed and deliberate, it’s a crime that requires advance planning and that for many centuries could go virtually undetected. And yet there is a fine line between healing and killing: the difference lies only in the dosage! In Botanical Curses and Poisons, Fez Inkwright, a knowledgeable kitchen witch, returns to folkloric and historical archives to reveal the fascinating, untold stories behind a variety of lethal plants, witching herbs, and fungi. Going from A to Z, she covers everything from apple (think of the poisoned fruit in “Snow White”) and the hallucinogenic angel’s trumpet to laurel, which emits toxic fumes, to oleander (a deadly ornamental shrub), with each plant beautifully illustrated by the author herself, making it a spellbinding spell book and a feast for the eyes. Read more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the Publisher Discover the fascinating, and untold shories behind deadline plants, witching herbs, and fungi: From Fez Inkwright, illustrator, author, and folklorist, Botanical Curses and Poisons is a treasury of folklore and history of our most toxic plants. The hardcover book with gold foiling, copper ribbon marker, and 224 stunning pages featuring black and white illustrations and poetry elements, this A - Z on plant lore is as fascinating as it is beautiful. Perfect gift for gardeners and those interested in the history of plants, or spell book for your favorite kitchen witch. Inkwright covers everything from apple (think of the poisoned fruit in “Snow White”) and the hallucinogenic angel’s trumpet to laurel, which emits toxic fumes, to oleander (a deadly ornamental shrub), with each plant beautifully illustrated by the author herself. Learn the fine line between healing and harming: the difference lies only in the dosage! One such plant includes the Devil's Bit Scabious, the tall herb native to Europe found growing through North American and central Asia. A comprehensive plant encyclopedia, this poisonous plants book is a must-have addition to your collection, delving into curses, chemistry, and the captivating world of botanical witchcraft book Our most popular Oracle Decks \u0026amp; Tarot Decks Growth, curiosity, change Sterling Ethos is a body, mind, and spirit imprint of Union Square \u0026amp; Co., the talent-driven book publisher. A leader in the industry Sterling Ethos is dedicated to inspiring, informative, and empowering books and products covering subjects from: Meditation, mindfulness, and inspiration Witchcraft, magick, metaphysics, and mediumship Esoterica such as tarot cards and oracle decks Alternative health and wellness More from Sterling Ethos Fez Inkwright's The Seed \u0026amp; Sickle oracle deck, and more! The Seed and the Sickle Oracle deck centers on the cycle of sowing and harvest, exploring themes of productivity and rest. Also pictured from our Modern Tarot Library, top to bottom: Modern Witch Tarot Deck by Lisa Sterle The Cosmic Slumber Tarot Deck by Tillie Walden Sacred Symbols Oracle Deck by Marcella Kroll\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Ethos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48144300015801,"sku":"1454956712","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/7871\/0713\/files\/716FpgXAZxL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1784159986","url":"https:\/\/www.bestbuybook.com\/products\/botanical-curses-and-poisons-the-shadow-lives-of-plants-by-fen-inkwright","provider":"BestBuyBook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}