The True History of Sun Sign Astrology
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The True History of Sun Sign Astrology by Kim Farnell
In the West, popular and mass market astrology IS Sun sign astrology. It has a rich and fascinating past that goes back a lot further than most people realise. This is the true story of Sun sign astrology.
"It is an accessible, scholarly and authoritative account of the development of a vital part of the modern mass media" Dr Nicholas Campion
Past horoscope columnist for 'Company' and 'Bliss' magazines amongst others, Kim Farnell was President of the Astrological Lodge of London for twelve years. She holds a Diploma from the Faculty of Astrological Studies and an MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology. Kim's primary interest is the history of astrology and the occult, particularly in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. She works as a freelance writer and editor and is the author of several books, including biographies of the astrologer Alan Leo and the palmist Cheiro. Kim is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Wales, Trinity St David about the origins of the horoscope column and its relationship to British women's magazines.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781910531709 |
| ISBN 10 | 1910531707 |
| Title | The True History of Sun Sign Astrology |
| Author | Kim Farnell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Wessex Astrologer Ltd |
| Year published | 2022-06-10 |
| Number of pages | 262 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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