The World of Witches |1000-piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Piece together the strange, fascinating, and often misunderstood history of witchcraft with The World of Witches, a richly illustrated 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle exploring witches across literature, mythology, folklore, art, film, and history.

Created with historian Dr Laura Kounine and illustrator Eleanor Taylor, the puzzle moves from the ancient world through the modern era, bringing together iconic figures, cultural moments, and changing ideas about witchcraft in one detailed visual landscape.

More than just a puzzle, it offers a playful way to explore how witches have been imagined, feared, celebrated, and reinvented across centuries.

✨ Why You’ll Love It
● 1000-piece puzzle centred on the cultural history of witchcraft
● Features witches from mythology, folklore, literature, art, film, and history
● Detailed illustration rewards close looking and repeat discovery
● Created with input from a historian specializing in witchcraft
● Perfect for puzzle lovers, history buffs, and the witch-curious

✨ What You’ll Discover
● Iconic witches and magical figures from across time and culture
● Key moments and figures in the history of witchcraft
● Shifting portrayals of witches from ancient traditions to modern media
● Visual references drawn from folklore, literature, art, and film

✨ Product Details
Full Title: The World of Witches: A Cultural History of Witchcraft in a 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Author: Dr Laura Kounine

Illustrator: Eleanor Taylor

Format: 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Publisher: Laurence King

Series: World Of... Puzzles

Recommended Age: 14+

Dimensions: Approx. 10.4" × 10.6"

Publication: Fall 2026

ISBN: 9781399637954

✨ About the Contributors
Dr Laura Kounine is Associate Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Sussex and a specialist in the history of witchcraft, gender, emotion, and selfhood in early modern Europe.

Eleanor Taylor is a UK-based artist and illustrator whose work spans picture books, editorial illustration, book covers, and puzzle design. Her clients have included The New York Times and The New Yorker.

✨ Perfect For
● Witchcraft and occult-history enthusiasts
● Puzzle lovers who enjoy highly detailed artwork
● History and folklore readers
● Cozy nights, gifting, and rainy-day projects
● Anyone who wants something a little darker than the average jigsaw

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