Phantastes, by George MacDonald (introduced and annotated by Rhyd Wildermuth)

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With an introduction and notes by Rhyd Wildermuth

Renowned for inspiring C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, George MacDonald’s haunting novel, Phantastes (“fantasies”) is also a powerful magical guide to the imaginal realms and the alchemical exploration of the human psyche.

Ritona and Sul Books are pleased to offer this edition of George MacDonald transformative work with an introduction and elucidations by Druid author Rhyd Wildermuth (author of Being Pagan and A People’s Guide to Tarot).

Read Rhyd Wildermuth’s introduction here.

For the digital edition instead, see this link.

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With an introduction and notes by Rhyd Wildermuth

Renowned for inspiring C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, George MacDonald’s haunting novel, Phantastes (“fantasies”) is also a powerful magical guide to the imaginal realms and the alchemical exploration of the human psyche.

Ritona and Sul Books are pleased to offer this edition of George MacDonald transformative work with an introduction and elucidations by Druid author Rhyd Wildermuth (author of Being Pagan and A People’s Guide to Tarot).

Read Rhyd Wildermuth’s introduction here.

For the digital edition instead, see this link.

George MacDonald (author)


George MacDonald (1824 -1905) was a Romantic Scottish minister best known for his haunting fairy tales. He’s widely considered to be the father of modern fantasy, having inspired C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Lewis Carroll (with whom he was friends).


Rhyd Wildermuth (annotator)

Rhyd Wildermuth is a druid, a theorist, and the author of ten books, including Being Pagan: A Guide to Re-Enchant Your Life and A People’s Guide to Tarot: A Primer for Everyone.

  • Publisher : RITONA
    Published : January 2026
    Formats : Paperback, Hardcover (Digital Cloth), EPUB, Kindle
    Pages : 240
    Size : 5.5 in x 8.5 in or 140 mm x 216 mm
    ISBN (Hardcover) :978-99987-816-1-0
    ISBN (Perfectbound) :978-99987-816-0-3
    ISBN (EPUB) :978-99987-816-2-7​