DK’s Esoteric Histories
Introduction
This is a series of large-format occult textbooks, with foiled covers and a visual language that lands somewhere between museum catalogue, coffee-table book, and serious reference work
The volumes are heavily illustrated, each is 320 pages long, and they are oversized at 8 3/8 x 10 1/16 in (22 × 26 cm). DK says the series has sold more than 300,000 copies worldwide since launching in 2020, making it a relatively popular line.
List of Books in the DK Esoteric Histories
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Magic | Ghosts | Astrology | Horror | Unexplained
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A History of the Unexplained
DK. UK: Sep 30 2026, 9780241784310; US, Oct 6, 2026, 9798217305520.
“A comprehensive and unbiased account of the world’s most enduring mysteries – from Peru’s Nazca lines and the Bermuda Triangle to out-of-body experiences and encounters with UFOs – with details of the key theories that have been proposed about each one..“
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A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny
DK. UK: Apr 1, 2026, 9780241777442; US, Apr 21 2026, 9798217134281.
“Explores the dark and eerie landscapes of horror down the centuries – from prehistoric death rituals to modern interpretations in art, literature, and film.“
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A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy
DK. UK: Aug 7, 2025, 9780241682807; US, Aug 19, 2025, 9780593966808.
“Traces the journey of astrology from its roots in the 3rd century BCE, when ancient Mesopotamians studied celestial bodies with the aim of predicting the future, through its development into the distinct branches of Eastern astrology, Indian (Vedic) astrology, and Western astrology that we know today.“
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A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural
DK. UK: Jul 31, 2024, 9780241634318; US, Sep 10, 2024, 9780744098730.
“Charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most intriguing and enduring subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and “creepypasta” tales, and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America.“
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A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult
DK. UK: Aug 6, 2020, 9780241386118; US, Aug 18, 2020, 9781465494290. Foreword by Suzannah Lipscomb.
“Covers everything from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination, to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in modern literature, cinema, and television.”
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