John Dee Necronomicon

An imagined 1596 translation of the Kitab Al-Azif into Early Modern English, presented as though it were made by the Elizabethan scholar and court astrologer John Dee, with woodcut-style illustrations throughout.

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AI tools supported the Early Modern English translation and elements of the woodcut-style illustrations; all such content was extensively reviewed and edited by hand. More on how this book was made.

The work

What if Lovecraft's Necronomicon had truly existed, and had been translated by Dr. John Dee, court astrologer to Elizabeth I? This edition imagines exactly that: the Kitab Al-Azif in the cadence and tone of a late sixteenth-century grimoire, presented as a serious historical document.

The interior

564 pages of esoteric texts, invocations and arcane imagery, composed to evoke a historical volume while staying clear and readable. Woodcut-style illustrations draw on Renaissance design and Lovecraftian cosmology throughout.

The binding

Black cloth over substantial 3 mm boards, gold-foil stamped on front, spine and back: an Elder Sign on the board, Dee's Monas Hieroglyphica on the spine. Smyth-sewn so it opens flat, with black headbands and vintage-style endpapers.

Compare the editions

Codex Edition IN STOCK · CHF 66.00 Artefact Edition OUT OF PRINT · CHF 114.00

Format564 pages, opens flat564 pages, over 8.5 x 11 in

PaperWhite, acid-free archivalOff-white, genuine deckled edges

BindingBlack cloth over 3 mm boards, Smyth-sewnBlack PU leather, raised spine bands, debossed cover, Smyth-sewn

FoilGold: Elder Sign on the board, Monas Hieroglyphica on the spineGold detailing on the slipcase

CaseNoneBlack cloth slipcase, gold foil

LimitationOpen edition, in print1,000 copies, individually numbered colophon

ProvenanceRetail edition, 20262024 Kickstarter exclusive

AvailabilityIN STOCKOUT OF PRINT

Codex Edition

Format: 564 pages, opens flat
Paper: White, acid-free archival
Binding: Black cloth over 3 mm boards, Smyth-sewn
Foil: Gold: Elder Sign on the board, Monas Hieroglyphica on the spine
Limitation: Open edition, in print
Provenance: Retail edition, 2026
Availability: IN STOCK

Artefact Edition

Format: 564 pages, over 8.5 x 11 in
Paper: Off-white, genuine deckled edges
Binding: Black PU leather, raised spine bands, debossed cover, Smyth-sewn
Foil: Gold detailing on the slipcase
Case: Black cloth slipcase, gold foil
Limitation: 1,000 copies, individually numbered colophon
Provenance: 2024 Kickstarter exclusive
Availability: OUT OF PRINT

The same text and illustrations in both editions. The difference is the binding, format and limitation.

What readers say

“Fantastic upgrade from the previous edition. The cloth binding is superb, a perfect addition and edition.”

Verified purchase, Codex Edition

“This book is even more beautiful & the pictures don't give it any justice. The attention to detail justifies the price.”

Cody, verified purchase, Artefact Edition

The John Dee Necronomicon, Codex and Artefact editions

Questions

Shipping & delivery

North American orders ship from our US warehouse in Michigan; European orders from our German warehouse. Standard delivery takes 5 to 14 business days, tracked. Tax is included; shipping is calculated at checkout.

Returns

We offer a 14-day return policy for unopened items in original packaging. Please contact us before returning any item.

Will the Artefact Edition be reprinted?

No. It was produced exclusively for the 2024 Kickstarter campaign, limited to 1,000 individually numbered copies. The Codex Edition remains in print.

How was this book made?

AI tools were used to support the translation into Early Modern English and to generate elements of some woodcut-style illustrations. All AI-generated content was extensively reviewed and edited by hand; no AI elements were used without significant human refinement.