The Magical Record of the Beast 666: the Diaries of Aleister Crowley, 1914-1920

Montreal: Next Step Publications, 1972. Tall narrow quarto in red illus jacket and red cloth-backed boards; xv, 326 pages; 26 cm; footnotes, bibliographical references and index. Near fine in very good(+) jacket in archival mylar. Handsome personal bookplate and small bookseller label to front paste-down. Hardcover.

Jacket design by Steffi Grant. ¶ "A compilation of Aleister Crowley's diaries during a crucial period of his life, which include meticulous records of his magical workings, travels, and spiritual experiences. An intimate look into his practices, beliefs, and the development of his religious system known as Thelema. The years covered in these diaries were significant for Crowley. They encompass World War I, his travels to America, and the time he spent in Sicily at the Abbey of Thelema. The diaries detail his magical workings, including rituals, invocations, and the results thereof. They also provide insights into his interpretations of various mystical and religious systems, his relationships with other occultists, and his ever-evolving philosophy. The diaries are a treasure trove for those interested in occult history, magical practices, and Crowley's own complex and often controversial life." ¶  Magic Magie. illusion (performing art) Magic. Magick. Thelema, Occult