- Paperback: 992 pages
- Publisher: Arkana; New edition edition (17 April 1989)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140191895
- ISBN-13: 978-0140191899
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.2 x 5.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 463,523 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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One of the most famous books on the occult everwritten, this is a record of Crowley's journey into strange regions of consciousness: his initiation into magichis world-wide travels and mistresses, his experimerwith sex and drugs, and the philosophy of his famous Book of the Law.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The Confessions of Aleister Crowley, written in the nineteen-twenties, mostly at the Abbey of Thelema, contain his fascinating exploits in magick, his travels and mountain climbing and his Great Revelation for Mankind - the Law of Thelema, as received in the Book of the Law, in Cairo, 1904. Crowley broke all the conventions of his day and explored the outer regions of mind and body through the use of sex, drugs, ceremonial magic and Eastern philosophy. He exhausted himself on adventure and although he often lived up to his reputation as the 'wickedest man in the world' he was sometimes capable of heroic gestures and he wrote some of the most sublime passages of poetry in the English language. I have read this book several times and it is always a delight. Written in six parts with easy to digest chapters the interest remains throughout the major events of Crowley's life - his encounter with the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn; the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage; his meeting and friendship with Allan Bennett, his marriage to Rose Kelly; Liber Al vel Legis; the Kanchenjunga expedition; the Abbey of Thelema, and so on...
However he is remembered: magician, poet, mountaineer or chess master, this book will remain a witty and wise account of one of the greatest enigmatical figures in English history. Superb!
However he is remembered: magician, poet, mountaineer or chess master, this book will remain a witty and wise account of one of the greatest enigmatical figures in English history. Superb!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This work successfully combines a myriad elements: travelogue, biography (of numerous flamboyant characters of the time from artists, writers and poets to athletes and pioneers) philosophy, social commentary and I daresay sections not out of place in the Guinness Book of Records too! Crowley himself, an indomitable character, through all his failings feels like a companion and friend throughout the course of this substantial work. Keen to impart his incomparible knowledge on so many subjects, he was erudite and insightful with a cutting wit. Although far from laconic in style, I find this piece of literature all the more personable for the wonderfully picturesque digressions: after all this is not an impersonal documentary, it's his life, and what a life. Remarkable. If you're even in the minutest way interested in Crowley or the era, you've gotta get this book.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Crowley confesses all. It does require a modicum of ambition to start a book of almost 1000 pages, but this autohagiography certainly has a magical moment or two. You may be surprised that it is not all about the Master Therion's magical career; it also details his mountaineering exploits, travels, philosophy, political intrigue, illnesses and upbringing. In the early stages one is shown Crowley's deep seated shcizophrenia (read it and find out!) if you will forgive the euphemism... I was most interested in the Magick contained and was not dissapointed. Crowley has not duplicated his efforts by detailing the rituals - these are adequately described in other books. The illustrations, although not in colour, are many. I do think it requires at least two readings to grasp; such is the level of its variety. See the life of the great man. Ironically the feeling I got from at the end of it was that Crowley was just an ordinary man, after all.
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Autohagiography? such arrogance,i love it.
After reading about Aleister Crowley,decided to explore his life in his own words.The second hand copy of his confessions arrived promptly,with spilt tea stain included,but this... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by paul buckwurm
The most wicked man that ever lived - in his own words
Crowley's Autohagiography was a breath-taking enterprise. It was therefore necessary for Crowley to employ his faithful Ape, amongst others, to scribble furiously - longhand - the... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by Frater Fiat Lux
a wild and extraordinary ride...and climb!
It is a wild book!...no doubt. This man did have a broad imagination and quite a life...he was definately insane! But..what a story... Read more
Published on 12 Aug 1999
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
Describes, in the most excellent poetical literary form possible to man, the story of 666's life. The miscellaneous adventures in his early life are all recorded with the utter... Read more
Published on 14 Jun 1999
Great book, but the author rambles on a bit
After reading this book for the second time, I have to say that it is a very involved reading. While the book does keep you turning pages to discover just where the manical... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 1999
The Man or Beast?
One of the best book that I have ever red. next to The Secret Life of a Satanist, this book might very well be the best. Read more
Published on 12 Nov 1998
Want to know more about the Master Magickian?
The book that brings Crowley's life just that little bit closer - but personally I wouldn't want a mind so excessively awe-inspiring any closer... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 1997
damn fine stuff...
perhaps the best book by the most famous second rate mage of the twentieth century. read it if you're into this stuff.
Published on 25 Aug 1997
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