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Published March 23, 2021

Explore the Mystic Side of the Marvel Universe with 'Doctor Strange: The Book of the Vishanti' This Fall

Pre-order this immersive in-world guide to all things magical in the Marvel Universe now!

You most recently met the Darkhold in Marvel Studios' WandaVision, but now meet the Book of the Vishanti — the perfect antidote to Elder God Chthon's grimoire. The Book of the Vishanti houses every known counter-spell, making it the best deterrent to dark magic and those who practice it.

Doctor Strange: The Book of the Vishanti

This holiday season, Abrams Books is releasing Doctor Strange: The Book of the Vishanti, an immersive in-world guide to all things magical in the Marvel Universe. Pre-order this hardcover collection now!

One of the most formidable and powerful items in the Marvel Universe, the sacred Book of the Vishanti contains an infinite number of potent spells, incantations, and lore from fantastic realms. Created thousands of years ago in the ancient city of Babylon to combat demons and those who wield dark magic, this tome has been passed down by the greatest sorcerers of the ages, each adding their own discoveries into its ever-expanding pages.

Now in the possession of Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme and Earth’s foremost protector against mystical threats, the Book of the Vishanti acts as his first line of defense. 

The greatest source of magical knowledge in our dimension, the Book of the Vishanti is the ultimate collection of spells, history, and personal accounts recorded by practitioners over centuries, including notes from Doctor Strange himself. Featuring detailed inscriptions, mind-bending illustrations, and everything you need to know about the heroes, villains, artifacts, creatures, and worlds that make up the mystical and supernatural side of the Multiverse, this book is a must-have for all Marvel fans.

Pre-order Doctor Strange: The Book of the Vishanti from Abrams Books now, and get it on November 30, 2021!

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