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In the past 31 years, there has been a lot of ink--actual and virtual--spilled on the subject of the "Necronomicon." Some have derided it as a clumsy hoax; others have praised it as a powerful grimoire. As the decades have passed, more information has come to light both on the book's origins and discovery, and on the information contained within its pages. The "Necronomicon" has been found to contain formula for spiritual trans-formation, consistent with some of the most ancient mystical processes in the world, processes that were not public knowledge when the book was first published, processes that involve communion with the stars.
In spite of all the controversy, the first edition sold out before it was published. And it has never been out of print since then. This year, the original designer of the 1977 edition and the original editor have joined forces to present a new, deluxe hardcover edition of the most feared, most reviled, and most desired occult book on the planet.
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THIS is the testimony of all that I have seen, and all that I have learned, in those years that I have possessed the Three Seals of MASSHU. Read the first page
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book was not written by H.P. Lovercarft and nor is it some ancient tale of ghoulishness. The original Necronomicaon was a fictional book described by H.P. Lovecraft in his short story The Hound, and later in The Nameless City. Other authors latterly mentioned it with Lovecraft's approval.
There have also been several hoaxes over the years, including this very book by 'Simon' in the 70's. Although this version by Simon, and its subsequent sequels, has little in common with Lovecrafts original Mythos. Robert Turner wrote a version that is far closer to Lovecraft's original descriptions.
I'll give this book 4 Stars as it's a decent hoax and pretty creepy read. The fact that there are people convinced of Necronomicons existence as a real ancient book almost one hundred years later would, I'm sure, make Lovecraft happy.
There have also been several hoaxes over the years, including this very book by 'Simon' in the 70's. Although this version by Simon, and its subsequent sequels, has little in common with Lovecrafts original Mythos. Robert Turner wrote a version that is far closer to Lovecraft's original descriptions.
I'll give this book 4 Stars as it's a decent hoax and pretty creepy read. The fact that there are people convinced of Necronomicons existence as a real ancient book almost one hundred years later would, I'm sure, make Lovecraft happy.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is an amalgamation of three sets of mythologies, Sumerian, Babyonian, and Cthonic. While Sumerian and Babylonian works are quite similar, they are often incorrectly fused within the Avon edition, although the tie of the Necronomicon to the ancient fertile crescent is unique to this edition. Of the Cthonic mythology, it is a tangled web of information and misinformation that may be impossible to weed through if their even is such a thing external to H.P. Lovecraft's fiction, and no one can really be sure of the actuality. Again the Avon Necronomicon fuses this with the other two mythologies. So on a question if this is a fake or not, Yes that these three mythologies never appeared together in the ancient world, but at least the Sumerian and Babylonian are real and can be researched externally. Of the Cthonic, this and several books on both sides of the issue the reader may find of interst. Finally, as an occult work. Assuming you believe in magic(k), the work is no less genuine than Wicca, the so-called ancient religion which is almost entirely modern, and is an excellent starting point to students of the occult interested in Non-Wiccan paganism and occultism which have been so igonred of late. In short, read it, compare to other occult works, literary works, and anthropological/mythological books. Enjoy and please don't destroy the Earth before I complete my Ph.d!!!
76 of 91 people found the following review helpful
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Well, I got the book in the post and had a quick look though it. Within ten minutes I had performed my first incantation and had Cthulhu in my living room. We watched a bit of TV and chatted about Shub Niggurath's upcoming divorce case, and eventually I shelled out £5 to get him a taxi back to R'lyeh.
I am hoping soon that the book will enable me to prattle on in poor English about Wicca and other recently created "religions" along with my other erstwhile collegues on this site.
The only thing that I found disappointing about this tome was the ease which I bought it. Amazon could at least make you spend ten years in Tibet searching for it before sending the book out.
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For those who are considering the purchase of Avon Books Persudo-Necronomicon (Necronomicon literately translates as 'An Image of the Law of the Dead') by Simon (and those who have... Read more
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An outstanding and revealing book on the dead and conjuration of Demons etc. The book itself is a real eye-opener I must say even for the lay-person like myself. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Four Star
Not quite Lovecraft, but a great version (EDIT)
As a Lovecraft fan, the book is not the best.
But I suppose there will never be one that Manages to capture Lovecrafts skill for horror. Read more
But I suppose there will never be one that Manages to capture Lovecrafts skill for horror. Read more
Published on 6 April 2010 by Rancour
The solution to a puzzle or just another puzzle!
It always amazes me that some people can so easily denounce an object without the least idea of what it is actually about. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2010 by Mic the Greek
I think i just sold my soul?
This book was bought as a spur of the moment purchase, intended to provide a greater understanding of lovecraft and insight into the dreaded book he mentions so often in his... Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2009 by I. Alcock
Necronomicon "true or not"
For the non-believers of the necronomicon I have to state that this is not a hoax book to play with. Magickal seals can never be made up by anyone. Read more
Published on 21 April 2009 by Raven Lady
Believe it or not.
This is a book intended to be a practical guide on Sumerian magical practices based on a Greek transcript from an original. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2007 by Illegal Allen
It's not real
Sorry to disapoint, but this was written by H.P. Lovecraft. It was to solidified the world he created. It is fiction and nothing more. Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2005
Clarification
The historical authenticity of the book is irrelevant. It is a magickal paradigm and has been used by many to acheive tangible results. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2005 by "devo1605"
Fascinating
The Book of necronomicon is a fascinating read, truely wonderful, it talks of beings that which we cannot comprehend and has the ability to instill pure fear into you, if you... Read more
Published on 28 May 2004
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