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Supernatural Machines by David Brandon Hodge
A hardback history of talking boards, planchettes and spirit trumpets.
A 432-page hardback on spirit communication devices, from the Fox Sisters to the Ouija board, for readers of the occult.
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- Hardback, 432 pages and 14 chapters
- Large format, 288 x 242 x 40 mm
- Original photography, archival ephemera and illustrations
- Talking boards, planchettes and spirit trumpets
- Covers the Fox Sisters and the Ouija board
About this piece
Supernatural Machines is a history of spirit communication devices: the talking boards, planchettes and spirit trumpets that mediums and inventors crafted in the hope of reaching beyond the grave. Written by David Brandon Hodge, it follows two centuries of spiritual innovation, from the Fox Sisters' spectral raps to the rise of the Ouija board.
With 432 pages across 14 chapters, this large-format hardback measures 288 x 242 x 40 mm. Original photography, archival ephemera and detailed illustrations show the devices up close. Its narratives follow the mediums, inventors and mystics who crafted writing planchettes, talking boards and spirit trumpets.
Long winter nights suit a richly illustrated book. It makes a Christmas gift for the reader who collects ghost stories or occult history. Pick up Supernatural Machines and follow the strange machines from the Fox Sisters to the spirit trumpets.
Great for: occult history readers, ghost story fans, paranormal book lovers, fans of the Ouija board.
Find it in: Spiritual Books
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- 1 hardback book, 432 pages
Details
| Format | Hardback |
|---|---|
| Pages | 432 |
| Chapters | 14 |
| Size | 288 x 242 x 40 mm |
| Author | David Brandon Hodge |
| Publisher | Insight Editions |
| Published | 29 Oct 2026 |
| ISBN | 9798337404097 |
| Subjects | Mysticism, Spirit guides, angels & channelling, Unexplained phenomena / the paranormal |
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What is Supernatural Machines about?
It is a history of spirit communication devices, from the Fox Sisters' raps to the Ouija board. It covers talking boards, planchettes and spirit trumpets across two centuries.
How big is the book?
At 432 pages, it measures 288 x 242 x 40 mm and is a large-format hardback with 14 chapters.
Is it illustrated?
Yes, it is richly illustrated, with original photography, archival ephemera and detailed illustrations.
When will the supernatural machines by david brandon hodge arrive?
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