Carl Abrahamsson’s Trapart Books recently release California Infernal, a book of photos taken by Walter Fischer and text by Abrahamsson, Kenneth Anger and Alf Wahlgren. The Trapart site describes the book thusly: “Movie star Jayne Mansfield and notorious Satanist Anton LaVey met… Continue Reading
“Ye shall gather goods and store of women and spices; ye shall wear rich jewels; ye shall exceed the nations of the earth in splendour & pride; but always in the love of me, and so shall ye come to… Continue Reading
Sabazius X*, Grand Master General of United States Grand Lodge of Ordo Templi Orientis posted this statement, Saturday July 9 on his personal FB feed: “One of the great themes of Thelemic sociology is the emphasis on individuals over classes.… Continue Reading
A couple weeks ago Kenneth Anger’s official website kennethanger.org announced the issuance of a lightweight “Resort Edition” Lucifer Rising jacket, “Ideal for Summer sorceries.” The site touts this piece of apparel thusly: “REIMAGINED IN BLACK AND GOLD SATIN, THIS ICONIC… Continue Reading
Philadelphia Magazine reports on a large quantity of archaeological materials that have been recovered from, ummm, privies occupying the site where the Museum of the American Revolution is being erected in Philadelphia, in the heart of what locals call “Old… Continue Reading
Many occultists consider Qabala very obscure, specialized area of study mainly carried out by magicians and mystics and scholars investigating them both. But eminent literary critic Harold Bloom delved into the topic as well as a means of understanding the… Continue Reading
Alkistic Dimech posted the text of her presentation at the London Occult Conference that took place on June 18. Her introduction notes: this work examines the restrictions placed upon women’s bodies and voices, particularly in public but extending to the… Continue Reading
In its heyday, Philadelphia and the immediate surrounding area was rife with occultists. Ida Craddock was born and raised on Race Street in Philly proper. Madam Blavatsky resided in town for a spell, Philadelphia resident Louis Wilkinson was Crowley’s literary… Continue Reading
Weiser Antiquarian Books celebrating the beginning of Summer with a new online catalog of Austin Osman Spare rarities including some original art-work. Among the works being offered for sale are: The Bookplate Designs of Austin Osman Spare. West Sussex, England: The… Continue Reading
The New Orleans Times Picayune reports that Sallie Ann Glassman was invited to perform a ritual in conjunction with the Summer Equinox to honor Marie Laveau in the Loa bar at the International House on Camp Street. Glassman has been… Continue Reading