The Magick of Aleister Crowley: A Handbook of the Rituals of Thelema

Aleister Crowleys ascension into the pantheon of alternative gurus was cemented by his appearance on The Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover. Unfortunately he was known more for his reputation as "The Beast 666" and "The Wickedest Man in the World." All well and good for publicity but this infamy eclipsed his teachings as did his technical and opaque writing style meant more for adepts contemporary to him than the average modern reader. Enter Lon Milo DuQuette to decipher and explain Crowleys texts and more important rituals. Formerly titled The Magick of Thelema this revised edition features extensive corrections a new introduction and a new ritual "The Rites of Eleusis." This is the perfect introductory text for readers who wonder what the works--rather than the myth--of Aleister Crowley are all about. DuQuette takes the mystery out of both the rituals themselves and Crowleys writing in this modern grimoire. Step by step he presents a course of study in plain English with examples of rituals and explanations of their significance. DuQuette also includes a course of study for Crowleys original works with an extensive bibliography and fastidious footnotes.