The Infernal Colopatiron by S. Connolly
Official Melissa PressĀ 2012. Ā 118 pages. Ā Illustrated. Ā Octavo.Black Faux Leather Edition (Standard): limited to 220 copies.Burgundy Bonded Leather Edition: limited to 30 copies.The Infernal...
View ArticleThe Blood of the Earth: An Essay on Magic and Peak Oil by John Michael Greer
Scarlet Imprint. Ā 2011. Ā 178 pages. Ā Octavo. Ā No illustrations.Available in four editions:Digital epub/mobiBibliotheque Rouge edition (paperback)Finite edition (cloth): limited to 747 copies.Black Gold...
View ArticleThe Psalter of Cain by Various
Xoanon Limited. Ā 2011. Ā 112 pages. Ā Octavo. Ā Illustrated in three colors (red, gold, & black).Available in threeĀ editions:Standard edition (crimson linen): limited to 701 copies.Deluxe edition,...
View ArticleThe Spirit of Magic by Eamonn Loughran
The Hell Fire Club. Ā 2011. Ā 36 pages. Duodecimo (Twelvemo). Ā Black and white scans and photos.Available in three editions:Standard cloth edition: limited to 730 copies.Quarter leather edition: limited...
View ArticleA Brief Overview of Today's Esoteric Journals
After devoting so much attention to fine bindings I thought I would change things up this month and dedicate an article to another noteworthy and dynamic segment ofĀ esotericĀ publishing; namely,...
View ArticleStatus update
Dear readers,IĀ apologizeĀ for the delay in posting my next book review. Ā Unfortunately, I have had to deal with a number of serious medical issues within my immediate family recently. I thank you for...
View ArticleWINNER: 2012 Esoteric Book of the Year
*A note on how books are judged.Books will be judged by the following criteria: binding, materials, design, talismanic intent & method of consecration (if applicable), layout, and editorial rigor....
View ArticleThe Leaper Between by Andrew D. Chumbley
Three Hands PressĀ 2012. Ā 66 pages. Ā Duodecimo (Twelvemo). Ā Black and white toad device on title page, otherwise no illustrations. Available in three editions:Trade paperbound: unlimitedDeluxe...
View ArticleVolubilis Ex Chaosium by S. Ben Qayin
Dark Harvest Publishing 2012. Ā 133 pages. Ā Octavo. Ā Black and white illustrations.Available in two editions:Chaosium Edition: Trade hardcover limited to 478 hand-numbered copies.Deluxe Priesthood of...
View ArticleR L Allan & Sons' The Holy Bible (KJV)
Allan Oxford Longprimer Ref Ed. (KJV) 2009. Ā 1264 pages, plus concordance and full-color maps. Ā Octavo. Ā Highland Goatskin.Available in three colors: Black, Brown, and Dark Blue.Also available in Black...
View ArticleThe Catechism of Lucifer by Johannes Nefastos
Ixaxaar 2013. Ā 80 pages.Ā Decimo-sexto (Sixteenmo).Ā Black and white illustrations.Available in two editions:Regular edition: Bound in black fauxleather, limited to 1200 copies.Leather edition: Bound in...
View ArticleThreshold: Black Magic and Shattered Geometry By Ryan Anschauung & the Temple...
Fall of Man 2011. Ā 207 pages total. Ā Duodecimo (Twelvemo). Ā Black and white illustrations by Namtaru Creations. Four volume set.Available in a single edition:Standard edition: Four softback booklets...
View ArticleThe Sacrificial Universe by David Chaim Smith
Fulgur Ltd. 2012. 120 pages. Small folio. Black and white illustrations.Available in two editions:Standard edition: Ā Cloth-bound hardcover with dust-jacket. Limited to 800 copies.Deluxe edition:...
View ArticleSerpent Songs curated by Nicholaj De Mattos Frisvold
Scarlet Imprint 2013. 224 pages. Large octavo. Black-and-white photos and illustrations.Available in three editions:Bibliotheque Rouge digital edition: (available as an epub and mobi files).Sylvan...
View ArticleNews update
Just a little news update:De Occulta Philosophia has just published an interview with yours truly titled, "Reviewing the Modern Grimoire: Balkan's Arcane Bindings". The interviewer asks some really...
View ArticleThe Book of Azazel: The Grimoire of the Damned by E. A. Koetting
Nephilim Press 2012. 184 Pages. Octavo. Black and White Illustrations. Text in black & red.Available in two editions:Limited edition: Cloth-bound hardcover. Limited to 666 copies. Sold out at...
View ArticleThe Future of Esoteric Publishing?
Image credit: pjmediaIn lieu of my usual book review I decided to open up a conversation with my readers about current trends and the future of esoteric publishing.With 2013 drawing to a close, and a...
View ArticleWINNER: 2013 Esoteric Book of the Year
*A note on how books are judged.Books will be judged by the following criteria: binding, materials, design, talismanic intent & method of consecration (if applicable), artwork/layout, and editorial...
View ArticleZ3 - The Enterer of the Threshold transcribed by Cogito Ergo Sum
Hell Fire Club Books - no date stated (original document dates to 1896). 119 pages. Small octavo. Printed in full color.Available in two editions:Half Leather: Limited to 56 copies.Full Leather:...
View ArticleBlack Magic Evocation of the Shem Ha Mephorash by G. de Laval
Aeon Sophia PressĀ 2013. 246 pages. Octavo. Black and white illustrations with one page full-color. Text in black & red.Available in three editions:Standard Edition: Quarter leather and silk moire....
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