WELCOME to the 62nd
edition of the Edge of the Circle Newsletter. This newsletter has come
about as an effort to reach out to the Pagan/ Occult community (particularly
in Seattle where we are based) to inform the community of what events are
happening at our store. I've got great plans for this newsletter. Hopefully,
as time goes by, it will only get bigger and better.
Without further ado,
welcome, and enjoy.
Regards, Erica (Raven)
Branch-Butler,
Editrix golanv1@yahoo.com
WHO WE ARE:
Edge of the Circle Books
is Seattle's resource for Paganism & the Occult. This
newsletter seeks to
provide the Seattle community with a place to list events,
post articles, and do a
bit of networking.
We are located at: 701 E.
Pike St, corner of Boylston Ave., just two blocks west
of Broadway, on Capitol
Hill.
Edge of the Circle Books
strives to be your ideal Magical Pagan store.
Open 7 days a week, Noon
'till 9pm.
Call: 206-PAN-1999
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REMINDER: We buy used
Occult Books! Our buyer is in on Wednesdays, Thursdays,
Saturdays, and Sundays!
Classroom/Ritual Space is
available-- please call for details!
By Austin Osman Spare
Two Grimoires is a
sumptuous, sewn hardbound book, Octavo format, 156 pages, with a full
colour dustjacket, and limited to 1000 copies.
Included is a 48-page
section of colour plates, a colour frontispiece, and a black and
white endpiece.
List Price: $59.95
ABOUT THE BOOK:
The core of the book is
the publication for the first time of two elaborate book dummies by
Spare which he produced during the years 1905 and 1906. Each consists
of more than twenty finely-drawn pen, ink and watercolour images, in
some cases accompanied by brief captions. Internal evidence suggests
that they were intended for publication, but were never completed.
Their publication here is accompanied by two finished pictures by
Spare from the same period, incorporating elements from the
grimoires.
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
The early years of the
20th Century were a time of great creative ferment for Spare, and
amongst the items which survive from these early years are two
intriguing and sumptuous grimoires, each of which is a notebook
consisting of fine pen and ink and watercolour drawings. These
notebooks were unfortunately not completed by Spare. There are a
number of full-page and half-page paintings and drawings; other pages
have embellishments, with spaces for text which was to have been
inserted later. From the addition of his bookplate, it is clear that
both notebooks were at one time the property of Spare’s patron
Pickford Waller.
The first of these
grimoires, entitled The Focus of Life & The Papyrus of Amen-AOS,
is dated 1905-6. Much of the lettering remains in pencil, some of it
giving clues to the underlying meaning of the imagery. An important
element of this grimoire is that it features an early form of the
‘exteriorisation of sensation’ which Spare subsequently developed
into the Sacred Alphabet which is a feature of The Book of Pleasure.
The second, slightly later
notebook is The Arcana of AOS & the Consciousness of Kia-Ra,
dated 1906. This is in some ways the more finished of the two
notebooks, and picks up some of the imagery from the earlier notebook
as well as adding some new elements.
These two grimoires by
Spare are at once enigmatic and full of haunting beauty. The
paintings and drawings from each notebook are here reproduced in full
colour. With an Introduction by Michael Staley and analytical essays
by Stephen Pochin and William Wallace, this publication adds to our
understanding of Spare’s early years as an artist, mystic and
philosopher and sheds light on the early development of his
sigillisation techniques.
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By Aleister Crowley
Publisher : Stockholm:
Edda Publishing, 2011. Limited Edition of 418 copies only.
List Price: $83.95
A Fine Cloth Edition in
dust jacket. Four color printing. Edited, with an introduction, by
William Breeze. Illustrated with six color plates by Fredrik
Söderberg. Originally issued in 1898, Crowley used the pseudonym of
George Archibald Bishop (a Neuropath of the Second Empire) as a veil
though the name was taken by Crowley from his mother whose maiden
name was Bishop. Small Octavo.
FROM THE BACK COVER:
English poet-magician
Aleister Crowley published White Stains in 1898, an era of intense
creativity for the budding magus-to-be. The original edition of a
mere 100 copies was printed in Amsterdam with the help of Leonard
Smithers (publisher of Beardsley, Wilde, Burton et al).Part of the
edition was later “appropriated” and destroyed by English Customs
officers, due to the erotic nature of the poems. In a Victorian
Zeitgeist that found Oscar Wilde intensely shocking, Aleister Crowley
of course took everything one step further.
The virile force stemming
from Crowley's pen is but one of his trademark traits here. In this
early collection, we also find examples of his remarkable wit, a
thorough understanding of psycho-sexual dynamics , bombastic
expressions of lyrical love , as well as his beloved Swinburnean
structures of classical poetry. White Stains really is Crowley at his
youthful best.
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IN ONE VOLUME
Edited by Carl
Abrahamsson.
Cover art by Fredrik
Söderberg.
Edda Bok/ICM, 2011.
Softbound book, 312 pages.
Limited edition of 500
numbered copies.
List Price: $44.95
Contents:
Carl Abrahamsson Editor’s
Introduction
Carl Abrahamsson ‘Zine
und Zeit (2011)
The Fenris Wolf 1
(1989)
John Alexander The Strange
Phenomena of the Dream, Helgi Pjeturss The Nature of Sleep and
Dreams, Tim O’Neill A Dark Storm Rising, Carl Abrahamsson
Inauguration of Kenneth Anger, Carl Abrahamsson An Interview with
Genesis P-Orridge, William S Burroughs Points of Distinction between
Sedative and Consciousness-Expanding Drugs, Carl Abrahamsson Jayne
Mansfield – Satanist, TOPYUS Television Magick, Anton LaVey
Evangelists vs The New God
The Fenris Wolf 2
(1990)
Lionel Snell The Satan
Game, Carl Abrahamsson In Defence of Satanism, Anton LaVey The Horns
of Dilemma, Genesis P-Orridge Beyond thee Valley ov Acid, Phauss
Photographs, Jack Stevenson 15 Voices from God, Jack Stevenson 18
Fatal Arguments, Tim O’Neill Art On the Edge of Life, Terence
Sellers To Achieve Death, Stein Jarving Choice and Process, Tim
O’Neill Under the Sign of Gemini, 93/696 The Forgotten Ones In
Magick, Tim O’Neill The Mechanics of Maya, Coyote 12 The Thin Line,
Genesis P-Orridge Thee Only Language Is Light, Jack Stevenson Porno
on Film, Carl Abrahamsson An Interview with Kenneth Anger
The Fenris Wolf 3
(1993)
Jack Stevenson Vandals,
Vikings and Nazis, von Hausswolff & Elggren Inauguration of two
new Kingdoms, Tim O’Neill A Flame in the Holy Mountain, Frater
Nigris A Preliminary Vision, Carl Abrahamsson The Demonic Glamour of
Cinema, William Heidrick Some Crowley Sources, Peter H Gilmore The
Rite of Ragnarök, ONA The Left-Handed Path, Zbigniew Karkowski The
Method Is Science..., Fetish 23 Demonic Poetry, Ben Kadosh
Lucifer-Hiram, Freya Aswynn The Northern Magical Tradition, Anton
LaVey Tests, Austin Osman Spare Anathema of Zos, Rodney Orpheus
Thelemic Morality, Nemo Recognizing Pseudo-Satanism, Philip Marsh
Pythagoras, Plato and the Hellenes. Terence Sellers A Few Acid
Writings, Hymenæus Beta Harry Smith 1923-1991, Andrew M McKenzie
Outofinto, Beatrice Eggers Nature – Now, Then and Never
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By Stephen Skinner
Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: Llewellyn
Publications; 2 edition (February 15, 2011)
List Price: $65.00
This is the first and most
comprehensive book in English to cover the full history and practice
of divinatory geomancy. While serving as a practical manual, it will
be invaluable to all those interested in divination, magic, and
astrology.
Geomancy—divination by
earth—ranks alongside the tarot, astrology, and the I Ching as a
major form of divination. Stephen Skinner explores the roots of
geomancy, Islamic geomancy's impact on medieval Europe, its role
during the Renaissance, and its use in the Hermetic Order of the
Golden Dawn. The book also gives practical examples for interpreting
and practicing the art, and covers astro-geomancy, which combines
astrology and geomancy.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Stephen Skinner began his
career as a Geography lecturer and magazine publisher, but his long
term interest has always been Western magic.
During the 1970s he was
the driving force behind Askin Publishers, producing a number of
classic magical works by Cornelius Agrippa, Paracelsus, Austin Osman
Spare, Aleister Crowley, and others. During the 1970s he co-wrote
many books with Francis King, including the still popular Techniques
of High Magic. Also with Francis King he wrote Nostradamus. His
interest in prophecy stimulated by this book, he went on to write the
best selling Millennium Prophecies.
Stephen is credited with
bringing the art of Feng Shui to the West, and in 1976 he wrote the
Living Earth Manual of Feng Shui, which was the first English book on
feng shui in the 20th century.
Stephen has written more
than 20 books, which have been published worldwide in 17 different
languages. These books have had introductions by such diverse people
as Colin Wilson, HRH Charles Prince of Wales, and Jimmy Choo, shoe
designer to the stars.
Stephen lives in Johor
Bahru near Singapore.
NEW TAROT DECKS:
By: Lo Scarabeo
Boxed deck (23/4 x 43/4)
includes 78 full-color cards and instruction booklet
Pub Date: January 2012
List Price: $29.95
FROM THE PUBLISHER:
This highly innovative and
unusual version of the popular Universal Tarot offers a whole new
tarot experience. Featuring clear panels, this fun deck invites you
to explore fresh and imaginative ways of working with tarot. By
superimposing the cards, up to six at once, you can put together a
meaningful mosaic that reflects your own unique desires, choices, or
actions. This wonderful tool give you the freedom to invent your own
story. Examine the past, transform the present, and create the future
you’ve always wanted.
NEW CALENDARS AND
PLANNERS
They're
Heeeeeere.......
By
Annie Bones
Paperback,
Loon Feather Publications
List Price: $17.95
The Celestial
Forecaster 2012 offers:
Daily forecasts for every
day of the year
Definitions of terms and
glossary of symbols
Times for all major
planetary aspects, retrogrades, and void of course moon periods
Mercury retrograde periods
for 2011 with commentary
Monthly overview of
significant aspects
Built-in ephemeris for
2011
Unique Table of Aspect
Influence periods that gives you an instant overview of what's going
on daily
This is a detailed daily
astrology guide by author and astrologer Annie Bones. It gives a
forecast for each day of the year based on the dominant planetary
aspects of the day.
CALENDAR: JANUARY
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 7-8PM
BEGINNING: WEDNESDAY
JANUARY 4TH, 7PM
Price:$40.00 for the month
of January paid in full: $15.00 drop-in
No books are required for
at least the first two weeks, but please bring a notebook and pen.
You are also welcome to bring recording devices. This is a class for
beginners, focused on conversation.
ONGOING AT EDGE OF THE
CIRCLE BOOKS
(first
Sunday of each month, except this month, because of the holiday)
SEATTLE
CHAOS MAGIC
We
meet at 3:33 pm. on the first Sunday of each month, at Edge of the
Circle
Books,
701 E. Pike St., Seattle, WA 98122.
Anyone
practicing, curious about, or otherwise interested in Chaos magic is
welcome
to attend.
They now meet on the 2nd
Monday of the Month.
MONDAY, JANUARY 8th
(Every 2nd
Monday of each month)
CELTIC RECONSTRUCTIONIST
GROUP 7-9PM
For More Information:
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REMINDER: We buy used
Occult Books! Our buyer is in on Wednesdays,Thursdays,
Saturdays, and Sundays!
We also have
classroom/ritual space-- please call for details.
Need Spell advice? Just
ask!
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TAROT READINGS /
SPIRITUAL ADVICE
Tarot readings by Erica
(Raven) Branch-Butler
" I've been reading
Tarot for more than thirty years, and reading professionally
at the Edge for a decade.
My belief is that Tarot is best used for
putting you in touch with
your own subconscious, allowing you to make healthy
decisions that can change
your life for the better. My readings tend to be
rather commonsensical
(hence the name) and are geared toward helping the client
circumvent the often
self-imposed obstacles in their lives, so that they can
achieve their goals and
fully enjoy the fruits that life has to bring."
Please inquire about Tarot
Parties, classes and other events.
Available every day except
THURSDAYS-- 12:30-8.30PM.
Sundays 12:30-8:30 PM
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Daughter of the Ancients
Psychic, Healer, Muse...
Thursdays at Edge of the
Circle Books 2-8:30pm
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This concludes our
Newsletter for this month.
Look for us again
FEBRUARY 1st , 2012!
Raven
Editrix, Edge of the
Circle Books Newsletter
golanv1@yahoo.com
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