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Magick, liber aba, book 4 is widely considered to be the magnum opus of 20th century occultist aleister crowley, the founder of thelema. An unusual facsimile edition of the first part on mysticism of crowley s magnum opus, book 4, which was originally published in 1912. This first onevolume edition of book four is dedicated to the memory of the a. From the collection of clive harper with his discreet book label neatly tipped in at the rear. The following list contains works published and edited by other hands after crowley s death. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He founded the religion of thelema, identifying himself as the prophet entrusted with guiding humanity into the. Aleister crowley 18751947, who claimed to be the reincarnation of dr. Book four book 4, part i, meditation aleister crowley. John frederick charles fuller, 18781966 soror agatha leila waddell, 18801932 soror virakam mary desti, 18711931 soror rhodon mary. He was also a published poet and playwright and left behind many personal letters and daily journal entries. With book 4 l begin my journey through aleister crowley s writings. Aleister crowley 12 october 1875 1 december 1947 was a highly prolific writer, not only on the topic of thelema and magick, but on philosophy, politics, and culture. Book four parts iiv i mysticism ii magick elementary.

Mysticism, magick, magick in theory and practice, and. This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work. John dee among others, lived in england from 1875 through 1947. Book 4 the libri of aleister crowley hermetic library. Soror ouarda rose edith crowley, 18741932 frater per ardua maj. Magick, liber aba, book 4 is widely considered to be the magnum opus of 20thcentury occultist aleister crowley, the founder of thelema. Book four, parts i and ii, together with magick in theory and practice w. It is a lengthy treatise on magick, his system of western occult practice, synthesised from many sources, including eastern yoga, hermeticism, medieval grimoires, contemporary magical theories from writers like eliphas levi and helena blavatsky, and his own original contributions. Just given his intense esoteric reputation, l was expecting a long, toughtoread book.