The Equinox, Vol. 1, No. 8: The Review of Scientific Illuminism (The Equinox: The Review of Scientific Illuminism)

Serving as the official text of the A/ A/, the Equinox Volume 1 has proven an elusive addition to the occultist's library. With only a few printings available in over one hundred years, copies of this text fetch upward of $2,000 per book. Now, this text is available at an affordable price. Unedited, and unabridged, this printing contains all the original text and images (B&W) released in the original 1909 printing by Crowley himself. Only now, it is in paperback, and within reach of ownership. (Hardcover available by Spring 2014). The editor and publisher have made no attempt to add to this work in any manner. There is no need for improvement, as these works stand as classics in occult literature even today. The Equinox (subtitle: "The Review of Scientific Illuminism") is a series of publications in book form that serves as the official organ of the A/ A/, a magical order founded by Aleister Crowley (although material is often of import to its sister organization, Ordo Templi Orientis). Begun in 1909, it mainly features articles about occultism and magick, while several issues also contain poetry, fiction, plays, artwork, and biographies. Sections/Chapters: Frontpages Editorial A Tone-Testament By Leila Waddell Three Poems. By Victor B. Neuburg The Temple of Solomon the King (continued) His Secret Sin Long Odds Doctor Bob. A Sketch By Mary D'este and Aleister Crowley The Woodcutter La Foire. By Barbey De Rochechouart Professor Zircon A Brief Abstract of the Symbolic Representation of the Universe, Derived by Doctor John Dee through the Skrying of Sir Edward Kelly. Part II. The Forty-Eight Calls Stepney The Tell-Tale Heart. Adapted from the Story of E. A. Poe. By Aleister Crowley Sorites A Description of the Cards of the Tarot, with their Attributions; Including a Method of Divination by their Use On-On-"Poet" Elder Eel The Spadger To Persis Waite's Wet or the Backslider's Return My Crapulous Contemporaries. No. VI. An Obituary The New Evelyn Hope Reviews Special Supplement: Sepher Sephiroth