The Equinox, Vol. 1, No. 1: The Review of Scientific Illuminism (The Equinox: The Review of Scientific Illuminism)

Serving as the official text of the A/ A/, the Equinox Volume 1 has proven an elusive addition to the occultist's library. With only a few printings available in over one hundred years, copies of this text fetch upward of $2,000 per book. Now, this text is now available at an affordable price.Unedited, and unabridged, this printing contains all the original text and images (B&W) released in the original 1909 printing by Crowley himself. Only now, it is in paperback, and within reach of ownership. (Hardcover available Spring 2014).The editor and publisher have made no attempt to add to this work in any manner. There is no need for improvement, as these works stand as classics in occult literature even today.The Equinox (subtitle: "The Review of Scientific Illuminism") is a series of publications in book form that serves as the official organ of the A/ A/, a magical order founded by Aleister Crowley (although material is often of import to its sister organization, Ordo Templi Orientis). Begun in 1909, it mainly features articles about occultism and magick, while several issues also contain poetry, fiction, plays, artwork, and biographies.Volume 1, Number 1 Sections/Chapters:EditorialAn Account of A/ A/Liber Librae [The Book of the Balance]Liber ExercitiorumThe Wizard Way. By Aleister CrowleyThe Magic Glasses. By Frank HarrisThe Chymical Jousting of Brother PerarduaThe Lonely Bride. By Victor B. NeuburgAt the Fork of the RoadsThe MagicianThe Soldier and the Hunchback: ! And ? By Aleister CrowleyThe HermitThe Temple of Solomon the King (Book I)The Herb Dangerous (Part I) : A Pharmaceutical Study. By E. Whineray, M.P.S.
ASIN: 1495433080
VSKU: BVV.1495433080.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Crowley, Mr Aleister|Hammerly, Mr Jack
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.