"Written shortly after the repeal of the English Witch laws in 1954, this book offered the world a new religion and captivated spiritual seekers everywhere. Gardner's description of a small, secret coven of hereditary witches, their practices, history, working tools and festivals, sparked a rediscovery of indigenous British religion and a global movement now numbering in the millions. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, this expanded edition features contributions from today's Wiccan elders on the religion's past, present and future."