Necronomicon. Grimoire. Simon. Peter Levenda. H.P. Lovecraft. Cthulhu Mythos

Necronomicon. Grimoire. Simon. Peter Levenda. H.P. Lovecraft. Cthulhu Mythos

 I'm keeping with a H.P. Lovecraft theme and reading the "Necronomicon"

"This is the testimony of all that I have seen, and all that I have learned. . . . For this is the Book of the Dead, the Book of the Black Earth, that I have writ down at the peril of my life..."

The classic and controversial grimoire—a book of magic, spells, and rituals, ready to be incorporated into your life

Since its initial publication in 1977, there has been a lot of ink spilled on the subject of the Necronomicon. Some have derided it as a clumsy hoax, while others have praised it as a powerful spell book. As the decades have passed, more information has come to light both on the book's origins and discovery, and on the information contained within its pages. Regardless of its origins, the Necronomicon has been found to contain formulae for spiritual transformation consistent with some of the most ancient mystical processes in the world—processes that were not public knowledge when the book was first published, processes that involve communion with the stars.

Despite the controversy, the first edition sold out before it was published—and it has never been out of print in the decades since then. If this book or the arcane practices that it claims to illuminate have ever piqued your interest, then wait no longer, and discover the truths that the Necronomicon has in store for you and the impact that it can have on your life.

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H.P. Lovecraft. The Complete Fiction. The Cthulhu Mythos

H.P. Lovecraft. The Complete Fiction. The Cthulhu Mythos. Necronomicon

 

I'm enjoying the Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft.

Said to be inspired by his own nightmares, Lovecraft's writing astounds and terrifies in equal measure. His fiction marry gothic horror with cosmic fantasy, from his early macabre stories to his tales of the dreamlands, and of course, his famous Cthulhu novellas, and have influenced authors from Stephen King to Neil Gaiman.

With contemporary embossed cover-designs, matching color endsheets and a hardcover slipcase, these complete and unabridged tales make the perfect gift or collectible for any fan of the weird and wonderful.

Includes:
• At the Mountains of Madness
• The Dunwich Horror
• The Call of the Cthulhu
• The Shadow over Innsmouth
• Polaris
• The Color Out of Space
• Rats in the Walls


A stunning form of presentation of the all-separately-published stories in the Cthulhu Mythos of the peerless H.P. Lovecraft - called "The Man Who Can Scare Stephen King", and of whom King said, “I think it is beyond doubt that H. P. Lovecraft has yet to be surpassed as the twentieth century’s greatest practitioner of the classic horror tale.” Lovecraft's innate sense of horror - he instilled his native, inescapable sense of dread in his fiction - is best, and most famously, embodied in the Cthulhu Mythos chain of stories.

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H.P. Lovecraft. Author of Horror and Fantasy. Cthulhu Mythos. Necronomicon. by Travis Simpkins

H.P. Lovecraft. Author of Horror and Fantasy. Cthulhu Mythos. Necronomicon. Cosmicism. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

H.P. Lovecraft

Howard Phillips Lovecraft

(1890 - 1937)

Writer of Weird, Science, Fantasy and Horror Fiction

Creator of the Cthulhu Mythos

the Necronomicon (Book of the Dead)

and the Cosmicism Literary Philosophy

by Travis Simpkins

H.P. Lovecraft

H.P. Lovecraft, the Necronomicon and Cthulhu

For more info, please visit:

hplovecraft.com

H.P. Lovecraft. Author of Horror and Fantasy. Cthulhu Mythos. Necronomicon. Cosmicism. by Travis Simpkins

 

H.P. Lovecraft. Author of Horror and Fantasy. Cthulhu Mythos. Necronomicon. by Travis Simpkins

H.P. Lovecraft. Author of Horror and Fantasy. Cthulhu Mythos. Necronomicon. Cosmicism. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

H.P. Lovecraft

Howard Phillips Lovecraft

(1890 - 1937)

Writer of Weird, Science, Fantasy and Horror Fiction

Creator of the Cthulhu Mythos

the Necronomicon (Book of the Dead)

and the Cosmicism Literary Philosophy

by Travis Simpkins

H.P. Lovecraft

H.P. Lovecraft, the Necronomicon and Cthulhu

For more info, please visit:

hplovecraft.com

H.P. Lovecraft. Author of Horror and Fantasy. Cthulhu Mythos. Necronomicon. Cosmicism. by Travis Simpkins

 

H.P. Lovecraft. Author of Horror and Fantasy. Cthulhu Mythos. Necronomicon. by Travis Simpkins

H.P. Lovecraft. Author of Horror and Fantasy. Cthulhu Mythos. Necronomicon. Cosmicism. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

H.P. Lovecraft

Howard Phillips Lovecraft

(1890 - 1937)

Writer of Weird, Science, Fantasy and Horror Fiction

Creator of the Cthulhu Mythos

the Necronomicon (Book of the Dead)

and the Cosmicism Literary Philosophy

by Travis Simpkins

H.P. Lovecraft

H.P. Lovecraft, the Necronomicon and Cthulhu

For more info, please visit:

hplovecraft.com

H.P. Lovecraft. Author of Horror and Fantasy. Cthulhu Mythos. Necronomicon. Cosmicism. by Travis Simpkins

 

H.P. Lovecraft. Author of Horror and Fantasy. Cthulhu Mythos. Necronomicon. by Travis Simpkins

H.P. Lovecraft. Author of Horror and Fantasy. Cthulhu Mythos. Necronomicon. Cosmicism. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of

H.P. Lovecraft

Howard Phillips Lovecraft

(1890 - 1937)

Writer of Weird, Science, Fantasy and Horror Fiction

Creator of the Cthulhu Mythos

the Necronomicon (Book of the Dead)

and the Cosmicism Literary Philosophy

by Travis Simpkins

H.P. Lovecraft

H.P. Lovecraft, the Necronomicon and Cthulhu

For more info, please visit:

hplovecraft.com

H.P. Lovecraft. Author of Horror and Fantasy. Cthulhu Mythos. Necronomicon. Cosmicism. by Travis Simpkins

 

Pilgrims of the Night. Pathfinders of the Magical Way. Lars. B. Lindholm. Occult

Pilgrims of the Night. Pathfinders of the Magical Way. Lars. B. Lindholm. Occult

I'm enjoying "Pilgrims of the Night: Pathfinders of the Magical Way" by Lars Lindholm. The book provides a historical overview of Magick, the Occult and the Western Esoteric Tradition. It is not an academic or comprehensive study, but is entertaining nevertheless. 



Here is a fresh, unprejudiced and exceptionally readable examination of the evolution of magical theory and practice in Western culture. In his often humorous style, Lars B. Lindholm traces the history of magic from the earliest times to modern, encountering colorful personalities such as Thomas Aquinas, Henry Cornelius Agrippa, John Dee, and Aleister Crowley along the way.


Pilgrims of the Night or Pathfinders of the Magical Way is a fascinating book about the most prominent figures in the history of magic. The subject of magic is defined rather loosely but that would deserve a book of itself to describe it properly. The author assumes the usual meaning of the word and delves perhaps not too deeply into the raging waters of Western magical history.
The book is divided into several chapters. As nothing much is really known about ancient history of magic, the author frankly admits it and gives sketchy outlines or biographies of such figures as Albertus Magnus, Roger Bacon, Cornelius Agrippa and John Dee.
In the chapter on Renaissance magic he starts giving more details but then the book becomes a description of history of Western magical orders starting with Rosicrucians and Freemasons and ending with the famous order of the Golden Dawn. A special attention is given to such prominent figures as Mathers and Crowley. There is also a chapter about Hitler. And finally a "new" magic or rather cult inspired by works of Lovecraft.
What is so unusual and refreshing about this book is that throughout the whole book the author maintains an ironic and rather skeptical attitude about the whole subject. He does not directly say that it is all BS, on the contrary he admits that there is something in it but he definitely acknowledges the fact that there is lots of deceit and plain power struggle when it comes to magic.
In fact the author keeps a peculiarly reticent attitude about the Necronomicon which is a subject of the last chapter. While admitting that all the existing copies are fake, he also admits that the magic in some of them works. Whatever that means. Another peculiarity is that he does not mention Simon Necronomicon by name except by briefly referring to it in a footnote. Very strange indeed, considering that it is the most famous copy of Necronomicon. Copies of Simon Necronomicon are freely available on the net so interested readers can always check them out for themselves.
There are also several interesting appendices in this book that should be a chapter by themselves but they are not, strictly speaking, about the history but rather an attempt to explain magic and other subjects closely connected with it. There are some fascinating insights there.
So I highly recommend this book. You won't find any propaganda (not overt, anyway) for doing magic. It is definitely a good primer as far as the history of Western magical orders go, though an advanced scholar perhaps won't find any new information there. For a novice, however, it is perfect: it sums up everything into succulent points and make it a very enjoyable read. And the book is quite short too, so no danger of it becoming too boring.
I found it one of the best reads on the subject of magic. It does not describe any techniques like spells, sigils, etc. It is basically a history of Western magical orders and some of the most memorable (to the author at least) moments in its history. It has curious gaps but on the whole it is an excellent book. -online review