Weiser Concise Guide To Aleister Crowley: - Softcover

Richard Kaczynski; Edited By James Wasserman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1578634563 ISBN 13: 9781578634569

Publisher: Weiser Books, 2009

Synopsis

Shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding, Aleister Crowley is one of the 20th Century's most revered occult figures. With the "Weiser Concise Guide to Aleister Crowley", readers are given a careful, comprehensive overview of Crowley's life and his life's work, including the basic principles of his magical practices. From the book: Crowley openly defied social conventions, challenging people to examine what they really believed, and why they believed it. He confronted blind faith with rational skepticism. Yet he likewise challenged the skeptic with scientific illuminism, a systematic approach to spirituality that he described as 'The method of science, the aim of religion'. Set aside your preconceptions and dismiss the rumours. Crowley was certainly a complex, controversial and colourful man, but the truth is far more interesting than the legend.

About this title

About the Authors

Richard Kaczynski, PhD, is a writer, musician, research scientist, and teacher. He is the author of numerous books, including Perdurabo: The Life of Aleister Crowley, Forgotten Templars: The Untold Origins of Ordo Templi Orientis, and The Weiser Concise Guide to Aleister Crowley. Richard earned his doctorate in social psychology in 1993 with a dissertation on metaphysical beliefs and experiences in new religious movements.

James Wasserman is a lifelong student of esotericism. His writings include The Mystery Traditions and Aleister Crowley and The Practice of the Magical Diary. He lives in New York City with his wife, Nancy. Visit him at www.studio31.com.

From the Back Cover

Shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding, Aleister Crowley is one of the 20th centuryas most revered occult figures. With the Weiser Concise Guide to Aleister Crowley, readers are given a careful, comprehensive overview of Crowleyas life from poet to practicing magician as well as his lifeas work, including the basic principles and rituals of his magical practices. Set aside your preconceptions and dismiss the rumors. Crowley was certainly a complex, controversial, and colorful man, but the truth is far more interesting than the legend.

Edition details

• Publisher: Weiser Books
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1578634563
• ISBN 13: 9781578634569
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128