{"product_id":"high-priest-jason-mankey-9780738769691","title":"High Priest: Raymond Buckland, the Father of American Witchcraft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the life of Raymond Buckland, the father of American Witchcraft, in this extensively researched biography based on his own unpublished memoirs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasting new light on one of the first modern self-identifying witches in the US, Jason Mankey invites you deep into Buckland's life. Known for bringing Wicca to America and sharing it through his writing, Buckland penned more than forty titles, placing him among the most prolific occult authors of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on exclusive access to Buckland's unpublished memoirs, personal letters from Gerald Gardner, and firsthand accounts, Mankey reveals intimate details of Buckland's remarkable journey. From his Romany roots and his childhood during WWII to his many media appearances and little-known hobbies, such as flying ultralight aircraft, this biography covers it all, including a special section on the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Features brief remembrances from Alaric Albertsson, Selena Fox, Silver RavenWolf, Thorn Mooney, and others\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Includes a twelve-page color insert featuring photos of Buckland, his family, and memorabilia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jason Mankey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 073876969X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780738769691\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Llewellyn Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Jason Mankey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46571257757951,"sku":"9780738769691","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_30aad82c-10bf-4149-83b2-57ffe6757ad9.jpg?v=1738807699","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/high-priest-jason-mankey-9780738769691","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}