Black Magik - Tales of the Occult from the Darkest Masters from Eliphas Levi to Aleister Crowley (Fantasy and Horror Classics) - Paperback

Enter a forbidden library of rituals, nightmares, and forbidden power.

This unique collection gathers tales of genuine esoteric knowledge and terrifying fictional horror from the most influential figures of the occult and turn-of-the-century fantasy.

From the ceremonial chambers of the greatest Western mystics to the darkest corners of Victorian London, Black Magik offers a chilling blend of ritualistic horror and supernatural suspense. For the first time, the work of practicing magicians sits alongside that of the era's finest storytellers, blurring the lines between esoteric theory and unnerving fiction.

Featuring the Darkest Masters:

• The Philosophers of the Occult: Read Aleister Crowley's treatise on necromancy, explore the theory behind ceremonial magic with Eliphas Levi, and read the depths of esoteric history with Madame Blavatsky.

• The Masters of Horror: Descend into decadent, forbidden rites with Joris-Karl Huysmans' infamous tale of the Black Mass, encounter the terrifying Old Gods in the writings of Arthur Machen and Algernon Blackwood, and unravel mysteries of the supernatural with Arthur Conan Doyle.

• The Architects of the Shadow: Witness the dark, transformative artistry of W. B. Yeats' Rosa Alchemica, encounter the exotic perils of the East with Sax Rohmer, and explore the terrifying survival of ancient power with Dion Fortune and Lewis Spence.

A perfect treasury for any reader seeking the authentic heart of occult horror.