Should We Still Be Using the Word ‘Occult?’ — Cunning Folk Magazine Recently I went to a local bookshop, and for the first time since we started publishing, noticed that Cunning Folk was no longer featured in the occult section. Instead it sat beside other literary ...

Should we still be using the aesthetic language of imperialists, of the inquisition? elizabethsulis.bsky.social on the term ‘the occult’

This year's first purchases from @treadwells-books.bsky.social

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We are pleased to now be a member of the folk union. Read their manifesto here:

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Christmas is hard for many. The years roll, the ghosts at the table increase. We’re haunted by the absence of voices, of laughter engines who drank and ate with us. This can be day of remembrance rituals. For what it’s worth, Hooklanders near and far are in my candles today. Be gentle on yourselves.

Shop — Cunning Folk Magazine

Our web shop is open until 19th December and then we’re taking a little break from shipping. We have lamens and copies of the Sound & Vision issue in stock.

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Great list with plenty of obscurities to seek out

Our submissions are open!

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Would a mention of the latest @cunningfolkmag.bsky.social be appropriate? Also the mega Excalibur from @neilsnowdon.bsky.social et al 😁

Cunning Folk Lamen Enamel Pin — Cunning Folk Magazine Soft enamel pin bearing the Cunning Folk lamen. Black and antique gold. 30x20mm Slyly disclose your cunning to others in the know by wearing one of our new enamel pins, bearing our magical lamen.

Slyly disclose your cunning to others in the know by wearing one of our new enamel pins, bearing our magical lamen.

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The Return of the Horned God - Ronald Hutton YouTube video by Gresham College

Pan definitely seems to be having a bit of a moment, this evening Youtube suggested this lecture by Ronald Hutton about the rise of the Horned God

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Toxic masculinity and the Occult — Cunning Folk Magazine One of the highlights of my five years in London was volunteering at an occult bookshop in Bloomsbury called Treadwell’s. The shop hardly needs an introduction. Christina Oakley-Harrington, the “Tread...

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Why Magic Matters — Cunning Folk Magazine In modern times, it can seem hard to reconcile science and magic. But we can benefit from both, says Bw Bach.

In light of our recent move to Blue Sky, over the next month we’re going to share some material from our archives.

First up, from Bw Bach, Why Magic Matters

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In Hookland, many a folkloric tale starts not with ‘A long time ago’ or ‘Far, far away’, but with the line: ‘Out across the dark moor where strange songs are still heard …’ For folklore tells strongly of place and our relationships to it. – Dr. M. Benn #Folklore #FolkloreThursday

Gah we just bought an unsigned copy of Folklore from Toppings the day before 💔

The Sound & Vision Issue — Cunning Folk Magazine Cover illustration by Marina Ruiz Size: 170mm w x 2 40mm h “Since its debut, Cunning Folk has fast bloomed into my fave new magazine, always offering a heady brew of interviews, short fiction...

Did you know you can pre-order the Sound & Vision issue of @cunningfolkmag.bsky.social ? May include medieval musings... www.cunning-folk.com/shop/the-sou...

This sounds brilliant, congratulations!

Full jacket design for ‘Fairies: A History’ – coming early in 2026 www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?b...

Pickin' up good vibrations from the Sound and Vision issue of @cunningfolkmag.bsky.social. My article in here covers sensory deprivation tanks, medieval musical visions and the harmony of the spheres, and I absolutely can't wait to read the rest of this sublime content.

We have 4 Comp places for tonight's event at Treadwell's. An author chat about queer murder mystery writing, haunted bookshops, and the launch of a new queer press. Complimentary Drinks after of course. Comment below if you'd like one of these spots. Arrival a bit before 7 😊

It's like seeing an dear friend after too long a time. :)

As always, beautiful.

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I love Cunning Folk and can't wait for my copy to arrive! Definitely of interest to any @treadwells-books.bsky.social or @helleborezine.bsky.social coded souls ✨

Hi Bluesky, we’re new here, but our latest issue is out and now available to purchase from our web shop. Spread the word 💜

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Toxic Femininity and the Witch Trials — Cunning Folk Magazine ‘We are the daughters of the witches you couldn’t burn,’ reads a t-shirt in a crowd.  In a woman’s circle, the facilitator at some point announces, ‘men hated women so much, they burnt us.’ Ther...

Brilliant article from @cunningfolkmag.bsky.social www.cunning-folk.com/read-posts/t...

In Conversation with Silvia Federici — Cunning Folk Magazine Silvia Federici is a scholar, author and activist whose pioneering feminist thought explores witches, women and labour in a capitalist world. She is the author of books including Wages Against Housew...

From our 2022 Earth issue, for the first time online, read our conversation with Silvia Federici www.cunning-folk.com/conversation...

'a kind of devotion' — poetry by Elizabeth Kim The bird I saw the bird heard its high pitched trill when I thought of a bird it’s what I saw autumn its cold-warm glow the wind burnt my wet hair or that’s how it seemed then four years after the c...

First published poetry, thanks so much @lisamariebasile.bsky.social and Luna Luna Magazine.

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I'm a sucker for beautifully produced zines and folk magazines!

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The Sound & Vision Issue (pre-order) — Cunning Folk Magazine Cover illustration by Marina Ruiz Size: 170mm w x 2 40mm h Please note : we anticipate we will be able to fulfil this order in autumn.

We’re new to Bluesky so please do help us in getting the word out:

After an involuntary 2-year hiatus, we’re back with a new issue.

The Sound & Vision Issue is available to pre-order now!

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Thank you! 🦄💜