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Skoob Books Pub Ltd (1993), Hardcover, 244 pages
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THE MAGICAL REVIVAL (orig. published 1973) is the first of Grant's "Typhonian Trilogies" (9 books in total). Even though this is the first book in the series, it's still not for the novice. A reader without any Qabalistic knowledge might be a bit lost. Fortunately he does provide an extensive
Basically Grant gives the reader an overview of early 20th century occultism. In doing so he mostly focuses in the development and influence of the Golden Dawn and the O.T.O, as well as a few key figures; namely, Aleister Crowley, Austin Osman Spare, Dion Fortune, and Jack Parsons. Grant knew three of these personally, thus he definitely had his finger on the pulse of the age. The book gives a lively snapshot of early to mid 20th century thought in regards to magick; a time pre-Chaos Magick and when Neo-Paganism was just becoming a contender.
Some Crowley quotes and witticisms were laugh-out-loud funny. The only problem was that some of it was a bit dated and occasionally Grant became a tad repetitive. Though many topics discussed are rather complex and perhaps needed further clarification. The center of the book contains over a dozen glossy and full color photos and illustrations. Nice touch.
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glossary and index for such readers.Basically Grant gives the reader an overview of early 20th century occultism. In doing so he mostly focuses in the development and influence of the Golden Dawn and the O.T.O, as well as a few key figures; namely, Aleister Crowley, Austin Osman Spare, Dion Fortune, and Jack Parsons. Grant knew three of these personally, thus he definitely had his finger on the pulse of the age. The book gives a lively snapshot of early to mid 20th century thought in regards to magick; a time pre-Chaos Magick and when Neo-Paganism was just becoming a contender.
Some Crowley quotes and witticisms were laugh-out-loud funny. The only problem was that some of it was a bit dated and occasionally Grant became a tad repetitive. Though many topics discussed are rather complex and perhaps needed further clarification. The center of the book contains over a dozen glossy and full color photos and illustrations. Nice touch.
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Original publication date
1972
Physical description
244 p.; 8.9 inches
ISBN
1871438373 / 9781871438376
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