Saints, Angels & Demons: An Illustrated A–Z Guide to Holy Protectors, Mystical Beings & Shadowy Forces

Bring the unseen spiritual world into vivid focus with Saints, Angels & Demons: An A-to-Z Guide to the Holy and the Damned by Gary Jansen, richly illustrated by Katie Ponder. This substantial, visually striking compendium introduces you to nearly 400 iconic figures—saints, angelic messengers, and notorious demons—who have shaped religion, mysticism, folklore, art, and culture across centuries. Organized in accessible A–Z format, it’s perfect for quick reference, deep study, or intuitive browsing as part of your metaphysical or devotional practice.

Jansen, a respected author on spirituality, presents clear, engaging entries that explore each figure’s story, symbolism, and legacy, making complex spiritual concepts approachable without losing their mystery. Paired with Ponder’s bold, contemporary illustrations, the book becomes a powerful visual altar in itself—ideal for inspiration, contemplation, and ritual work. From beloved protectors and miracle workers to fearsome tempters and tricksters, you’ll gain a nuanced view of how light and shadow interplay in the spiritual realm.

This is an excellent choice for seekers, mystics, energy workers, tarot readers, and students of comparative religion who want to deepen their understanding of spiritual allies and adversaries. Use it to choose patron saints, identify angelic correspondences, explore demonology from a grounded perspective, or enrich your altar, ritual design, and divination practice with rich historical and symbolic context.hachette+3

Highlights You’ll Love

• Nearly 400 saints, angels, and demons presented in an easy-to-use A–Z format for fast reference and deep exploration.
• Beautifully and boldly illustrated by Katie Ponder, making it as visually captivating as it is informative.
• Explores the lives, legends, and legacies of spiritual figures who shaped history, religion, literature, art, and popular culture.
• Balances holy protectors, guiding angels, and infamous demons to offer a wide-angle view of the spiritual cosmos.
• Ideal resource for practitioners building devotional work, protection rituals, ancestor veneration, or angelic and demonology studies.
• Written by Gary Jansen, a trusted voice in spirituality and religious history, ensuring thoughtful and accessible explanations.
• Generous 432-page hardcover volume that feels substantial and gift-ready for serious seekers and curious beginners alike.
• Perfect for metaphysical shops, home altars, spiritual libraries, and anyone who loves richly illustrated esoteric reference books.

Speak Directly to You, the Reader

If you feel drawn to saints, intrigued by angels, or curious about how different traditions have understood demons, this book gives you a comprehensive, visually stunning guide you can return to again and again. Each entry is crafted to be both informative and evocative, offering enough depth to spark contemplation while remaining clear and approachable, even if you’re just beginning your spiritual studies.

You can use this book to choose spiritual allies, deepen your prayer or ritual work, or simply explore the stories and archetypes that live behind familiar names and symbols. Flip to a random page for intuitive guidance, study a particular figure you feel drawn to, or keep it near your altar as a bridge between your practice and centuries of mystical tradition.

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or selecting meaningful, high-vibe titles for a gift, Saints, Angels & Demons offers a rare blend of scholarship, accessibility, and visual magic that will speak to both devoted practitioners and spiritually curious readers. It’s a volume your customers and guests will want to pick up, page through, and keep close as a trusted companion on their path.

Hardcover | English | 432 pages | 6.38 x 9.25 IN (approx.)