Magic and the Western Mind: Ancient Knowledge and the Transformation of Consciousness (Llewellyn's Western Magick Historical Series)

Knight, Gareth

ISBN 10: 0875423744 / ISBN 13: 9780875423746

Published by Llewellyn Publications, 1991

About this Item

Illustrated history of the long tradition of magic/magick in the Western world, in 215 pages with Index & Bibliographical Index in rear. Orig. published in 1978 under a different title, this is the FIRST EDITION, first printing, from Llewellyn in their new "magick" series (First, thus) from 1991. Trade paperback is in Fair condition, downgraded due to heavy external creasing & rubbing & some yellow highlighting on some pages--typically just a few sentences (though some complete paragraphs) & no writing or underlining. Priced accordingly. . , in this hardcover has cloth-covered boards .to spine. Condition is : very clean, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white with tanning, unmarked. rubbing to extremities corner bumping. The unclipped DJ is : bright & colorful, with rubbing to extremities, slight chipping; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Magic and the Western Mind: Ancient Knowledge and the Transformation of Consciousness (Llewellyn's Western Magick Historical Series)
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0875423744
• ISBN 13: 9780875423746
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First, Thus
• Condition: Fair
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About the Author

Gareth Knight has spent close to four decades actively investigating and writing about the Western Magical Tradition and the Qabalistic symbolism. He is one of the world's foremost authorities on magic and the active use of symbolism. In 1976 he was awarded an honorary doctorate for his work in the field, and he has acted as a consultant for Jungian analysis and for television producers in the area of archetypal symbolism.

Mr. Knight now lives in his native Essex in England.