Book Reviews on John Dee and Related Works
This section gathers our reviews of books devoted to Dr. John Dee and the primary sources connected with him. Among the titles covered are Meric Casaubon's A True and Faithful Relation, Richard Deacon's biography, Dee's own Hieroglyphic Monad, Peter French's John Dee: The World of an Elizabethan Magus, Geoffrey James's translation of The Enochian Evocation of Dr. John Dee, and Wayne Shumaker's Renaissance Curiosa. Every entry below opens a complete review of that work.
Current list of reviews in the works:
Reviews Currently Available
- Read the review of A True and Faithful Relation
- Read the review of Richard Deacon's biography
- Read the review of The Hieroglyphic Monad
- Read the review of Peter French's John Dee
- Read the review of The Enochian Evocation
- Read the review of Renaissance Curiosa
along with "John Dee's Conversations with Angels"
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of books are reviewed on this page?
The reviews cover biographies of John Dee, editions of his own writings such as The Hieroglyphic Monad, and scholarly studies of his angel conversations and Renaissance context — including works by Meric Casaubon, Richard Deacon, Peter French, Geoffrey James, and Wayne Shumaker.
Who wrote these reviews?
The reviews are presented as part of the John Dee Society site, whose pages are maintained by Ralph Abraham.
Are the reviewed books primary sources or modern studies?
Both. The list includes primary-source editions (Casaubon's A True and Faithful Relation and Dee's Hieroglyphic Monad) alongside modern biographies and scholarly studies.
How do I read a full review?
Click the title or cover image for any entry in the list above to open the complete review on its own page.
Is the list of reviews complete?
The page describes itself as a "current list of reviews in the works," so additional reviews may be added over time.
Revised 24 July 2026 by Ralph Abraham