--- product_id: 113028855 title: "The Books of Magic" price: "₱1964" currency: PHP in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/113028855-the-books-of-magic store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # The Books of Magic **Price:** ₱1964 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Books of Magic - **How much does it cost?** ₱1964 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/113028855-the-books-of-magic) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From Neil Gaiman, the best-selling novelist and creator of the world-renowned comics title The Sandman, comes a mesmerizing tale of the dangers and opportunities of youth, and its endless possibilities. Illustrated by four of comics' most accomplished artists, John Bolton, Scott Hampton, Charles Vess and Paul Johnson, THE BOOKS OF MAGIC collects all four issues of the original miniseries that introduced the character of Timothy Hunter and set the stage for his continuing adventures.Timothy Hunter could be the most powerful magician in the world, but does he really want to be? Guided through the magical world starting at the begining of time by a group of DC Universe magicians, often refered to as the Trenchcoat Brigade (John Constantine, Phantom Stranger, Mister E, and Doctor Occult), they attempt to aid Timothy in his decision whether or not to embrace his gift. However, by the time Timothy makes a choice, it may have already been made for him. Review: The Books Of Magic - THE DELUXE EDITION HC (2013) - * * * * * CONTENTS AND OVERVIEW * * * * * This over-sized hardcover collects The Books Of Magic #1 to 4, which were originally published as a miniseries consisting of four double-sized prestige-format issues back in the early nineties. Written by Neil Gaiman, this series features Timothy Hunter, who becomes a magician apprentice under the wing of occult powerhouses of the Vertigo/DC Universe, such as John Constantine, Phantom Stranger, Doctor Occult and Mister E. The plot revolves around Tim Hunter having the potential to become the greatest mage of this age and the forces of good and evil disputing the young boy to attract him to their side. This series presents a journey to the present, the past and the future of the Vertigo/DC magical universe, visiting distant realms such as Faerie, Camelot and Hell among others. If you are familiar with DC history, you'll love to to travel through and relive all of its magical glory. If you are new to it, you'll be inebriated with infinite realms of posibilities and at the end of the tale you'll want more. Neil Gaiman makes and excellent work condensing decades worth of occult DC history into a compelling story appealing to a wide audience. * * * * * ABOUT THE ART * * * * * Each one of the four chapters is gorgeously illustrated by a roster of top artits consisting of John Bolton, Scott Hampton, Charles Vess and Paul Johnson. The art is truly amazing, fully hand-painted, with a scope of ambition that matches the grandeur of the tale at hand. Each artist has a very distinctive style ad vision but they all work perfectly when put together into this epic tale. * * * * * ABOUT THE EDITION * * * * * This is a very handsome, high quality book. I'm glad to see that DC/Vertigo is putting a serious effort into improving its Deluxe editions line. - The paper stock is glossy and heavy weight - The printing quality is great, with sharp and accurate art reproduction. - The book features a fully printed hardback under the dustjacket (unlike many of DC/Vertigo HCs that sport an awfully cheap black cardboard presentation). - It's a solid glued-binding volume. Of course a sewn one would have been better, but there's very little gutter loss, so it's fine. - The extras consist of 8 pages of Charles Vess and Paul Johnson art and sketches as well as Neil Gaiman's outline of issue 3. - The book includes a 2-pages intro by fantasy and science fiction writer Roger Zelazny from 1993. * * * * * CONCLUSION * * * * * Great story, beautiful art, high quality edition, a book definitely worth of your money. And if you are into the DC's New 52, you will be amazed to see how relevant this series still is in DC's current continuity, as Jeff Lemire's Justice League Dark draws many elements from it. Review: A masterpiece - A very complex and sophisticated argument followed by great drawings. It is not only a graphic novel, but a beautifully designed way for esoteric initiation ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #409,917 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #1,048 in Fantasy Graphic Novels (Kindle Store) #2,447 in Fantasy Graphic Novels (Books) #3,991 in Superhero Graphic Novels | ## Images ![The Books of Magic - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813lpyp+h6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Books Of Magic - THE DELUXE EDITION HC (2013) *by B***M on February 6, 2013* * * * * * CONTENTS AND OVERVIEW * * * * * This over-sized hardcover collects The Books Of Magic #1 to 4, which were originally published as a miniseries consisting of four double-sized prestige-format issues back in the early nineties. Written by Neil Gaiman, this series features Timothy Hunter, who becomes a magician apprentice under the wing of occult powerhouses of the Vertigo/DC Universe, such as John Constantine, Phantom Stranger, Doctor Occult and Mister E. The plot revolves around Tim Hunter having the potential to become the greatest mage of this age and the forces of good and evil disputing the young boy to attract him to their side. This series presents a journey to the present, the past and the future of the Vertigo/DC magical universe, visiting distant realms such as Faerie, Camelot and Hell among others. If you are familiar with DC history, you'll love to to travel through and relive all of its magical glory. If you are new to it, you'll be inebriated with infinite realms of posibilities and at the end of the tale you'll want more. Neil Gaiman makes and excellent work condensing decades worth of occult DC history into a compelling story appealing to a wide audience. * * * * * ABOUT THE ART * * * * * Each one of the four chapters is gorgeously illustrated by a roster of top artits consisting of John Bolton, Scott Hampton, Charles Vess and Paul Johnson. The art is truly amazing, fully hand-painted, with a scope of ambition that matches the grandeur of the tale at hand. Each artist has a very distinctive style ad vision but they all work perfectly when put together into this epic tale. * * * * * ABOUT THE EDITION * * * * * This is a very handsome, high quality book. I'm glad to see that DC/Vertigo is putting a serious effort into improving its Deluxe editions line. - The paper stock is glossy and heavy weight - The printing quality is great, with sharp and accurate art reproduction. - The book features a fully printed hardback under the dustjacket (unlike many of DC/Vertigo HCs that sport an awfully cheap black cardboard presentation). - It's a solid glued-binding volume. Of course a sewn one would have been better, but there's very little gutter loss, so it's fine. - The extras consist of 8 pages of Charles Vess and Paul Johnson art and sketches as well as Neil Gaiman's outline of issue 3. - The book includes a 2-pages intro by fantasy and science fiction writer Roger Zelazny from 1993. * * * * * CONCLUSION * * * * * Great story, beautiful art, high quality edition, a book definitely worth of your money. And if you are into the DC's New 52, you will be amazed to see how relevant this series still is in DC's current continuity, as Jeff Lemire's Justice League Dark draws many elements from it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A masterpiece *by A***A on August 10, 2025* A very complex and sophisticated argument followed by great drawings. It is not only a graphic novel, but a beautifully designed way for esoteric initiation ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader! Do you believe in magic? *by J***. on December 25, 2014* In the Books of Magic, Neil Gaiman integrates every important mystical character and concept from the DC comics Universe into an introductory course for one boy, a boy who has the potential to be the most powerful magician of the day, a 'chosen one' if you will. He defines just what magic is, what you can use it for, and what using it may cost you in the end. The artwork in this book is incredible, richly detailed and vibrantly colored by each of the four artists. And the writing itself, being done by Neil Gaiman, is of course exceptional. If I have one complaint about the book, it's that it spends too much time discussing the dangers of magic, and too little seeing the benefits. The story is about offering Tim Hunter a choice about whether he wants to become a magician, and with all the doom and gloom he runs into it seems like a loaded choice. Still, this was a fun journey through time and space, that I can recommend to anyone. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/113028855-the-books-of-magic](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/113028855-the-books-of-magic) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-08-22*