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DarkBooksthe free library of magick
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FREE PUBLIC-DOMAIN OCCULT LIBRARY

Explore rare books on magic, witchcraft and mysticism

Read and download individual books free of charge. If you want the collection organized for offline use, choose a curated ZIP archive or support its preservation through Patreon.

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1,900+ public-domain books19 curated archivesSince 2008 independently maintained
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Christina Debes, curator of DarkBooks
A PERSONAL LIBRARY, SHARED PUBLICLY

Curated by Christina Debes

I created DarkBooks to preserve and share meaningful works on magic and occult traditions. The collection is independently maintained, and support is used for hosting, storage, research and continuing preservation.

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A changing selection from the public-domain collection. Every individual volume remains free to open and download.

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The archive beyond the shelf

01The image cabinetsPortraits, symbols and fragments kept beside the books. 02The authors’ ledgerLives, writings and traditions behind the collection. 03Subjects & traditionsFind a path through ritual, folklore, mysticism and magic.