Gavin Semple (14 results)
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Gates Past Books Inc., NY, NY, U.S.A.Gates Past Books Inc.
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Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. London: Starfire Publishing Ltd, 1996. AS NEW / UNREAD (see scan). First Edition. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Austin Osman Spare, Robert Taylor, Paul Lowe, Lindsey Calvert, Andrew D. Chumbley, Peter Smith, Carina van der Snee, Vonn Stropp. 4to size - 11½" tall. Oversized Safely, Secu…rely Packed.
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Carpetbagger Books, ABAA, Woodstock, IL, U.S.A.Carpetbagger Books, ABAA
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Paperback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Fine in an about Fine dust jacket, faintly bumped. Plain brown wraps. Square and firmly bound, talisman and bookmark laind-in, clean internally. A revised and expanded edition of Semple's essay originally published in Starfire about Spare's system and art.
- Hardcover
Seller: Massy Books, Vancouver, BC, CanadaMassy Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Hardcover with dust jacket in protective cover. Reproduction of Spare's original sketch book executed in 1924. Introductory essay by Robert Ansell and 'The Prophecy of Logomachy' by Spare. 23 grotesque sketches and colour frontis. Published for the first time this scarce w…ork by Spare. First Edition. Distributed by Holmes Pub Group in the USA & Fulgur Ltd, London 1996. Large 4to. Fine Copy.
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: The Book Chaser (FABA), Gainesville, FL, U.S.A.The Book Chaser (FABA)
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Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. Light grn cloth cover with grn spine; DJ is not price clipped; no bent corners, creases, underlining; seems unread; No marks or writing, clean tight binding;; Pen and ink drawings; graphic dketch book of occult and ethereal figures with intro essay; Very Good lettering… or highlightling.
More images- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Acadia Art & Rare Books. Est. 1931, Toronto, ON, CanadaAcadia Art & Rare Books. Est. 1931
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Condition: About Fine. About Fine. 1st Edition. Hardcover with complete Dj. Reproduction of Spare's original sketch book executed in 1924. Introductory essay by Robert Ansell and 'The Prophecy of Logomachy' by Spare. 23 grotesque sketches and colour frontis. Published for the first time this scarce work by Spare. First Edition.… Distributed by Holmes Pub Group in the USA & Fulgur Ltd, London 1996. A fine, clean, unmarked and square copy. Large 4to.
- Hardcover
Seller: Magus Books Seattle, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.Magus Books Seattle
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Hardcover. Condition: VG-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st American Edition. used hardcover in a dust jacket. First American edition published by Holmes, using Fulgur print scheme and stating Fulgur on Title Page; American version only ISBN. Jacket is protected in clear mylar covering. Almost no flaws, at most jacket is a…bit worn about the edges and somewhat scuffed, but without any serious tears. pages and binding are clean, straight and tight. there are no marks to the text or other serious flaws.
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Olimpianbooks, Avon Lake, OH, U.S.A.Olimpianbooks
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Soft cover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. RARE AND SCARCE. Brand New, MINT, UNREAD, First Limited Edition, pages clean and crisp. Laid In Bookmark and Talisman ARE INCLUDED. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. Thank you for your interest. We ship the same day or the next business day. e7.
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Gates Past Books Inc., NY, NY, U.S.A.Gates Past Books Inc.
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Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. London: Fulgur BCM, 1995. NEW / Unread Fulgur Old Stock, and RARE Thus. Published October 1995, 600 copies only. Laid in Bookmark and Talisman as called for. From the Publisher (see image): "Austin Osman Spare (1886-1956) was one of the most enigmatic artists of this century. His powerful… and idiosyncratic art masks a philosophy of arcane beauty, often overlooked by the undiscerning eye. In this essay his personal systems are explored, clarified and augmented with judicious application of the artist's own words. Here are excerpts from Spare's last unpublished grimoire The Logomachy of Zos alongside the early text of The Book of Pleasure, clearly demonstrating the strength and consistency of his vision through life. With the hindsight of many years biographical research and experimentation exploring Spare's system with his own, the author Gavin Semple here gives emphasis to the techniques of sorcery that imbued Spare'a art with such power and demonstrates to the reader the methods by which these potentials are controlled and made manifest. First published in Starfire magazine, the essay has been considerably revised and expanded, including a glossary, and is fully illustrated.". First Edition Limited. Soft Cover/DJ Over Thick Wraps. New/New. Illus. by 8 colour | 17 black and white. 8vo size - 8¼" tall.
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Gates Past Books Inc., NY, NY, U.S.A.Gates Past Books Inc.
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Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. London: Fulgur Limited, BCM Fulgur, 1996. NEW / Unread Fulgur Old Stock, and RARE Thus. Published October 1996, 800 copies only. From the Publisher (see image) : "Created during an important and intensely introspective period in his life, The Book of Ugly Ecstasy provides a pure point of a…ccess for those wishing to explore further the energies with which Spare was working. It is published here for the first time. In addition, the original sketch-book is augmented with an introductory essay and an important and prophetic excerpt from Spare's last great literary work, The Logomachy.". First Edition Limited. Hard Cover/Cloth/Top Edge Gilt. New/New. Illus. by "1 colour [Tipped-in Frontispiece] | 23 black and white [Full Page Plates]". 4to in Folio size - over 12" tall. Oversized Safely, Securely Packed.
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Published by Fulgur 2002
- Hardcover
- Signed
Seller: Widney Manor Books, solihull, MIDLA, United KingdomWidney Manor Books
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Signed book. Rare copy. As new condition. Limited edition of 400 copies. Signed by Author(s).
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Occultique, Northampton, NORTH, United KingdomOccultique
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Reproduction of Spare's original sketch book executed in 1924. Introductory essay by Robert Ansell and 'The Prophecy of Logomachy' by Spare. 23 grotesque sketches and colour frontis. Published for the first time this scarce work by Spare is finely bound i…n cream cloth with spine & cream dw titled in green, teg. First Edition. Distributed by Holmes Pub Group in the USA & Fulgur Ltd, London 1996. illus 56pp hb dw has a couple of minor marks, book fine.
Published by Fulgur Limited, BCM Fulgur 2002
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Gates Past Books Inc., NY, NY, U.S.A.Gates Past Books Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerSoft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. London: Fulgur Limited, BCM Fulgur, 2002. NEW / Unread Fulgur Old Stock, and RARE Thus. Published December 2002, 400 copies only. From the Publisher (see image) : "Driven by a personal quest for the eccentric and unusual, the young art connoisseur Frank Letchford sought out Austin Osman S…pare in 1937. Through twenty years of close friendship he became Spare's student, amanuensis and benefactor and after the artist's death sustained a tireless effort to further his work and ideas. Mr Letchford's untimely death in 1998 was a great loss, not only to his family and friends, but also to the global network of cognoscenti of Spare's uniquely wayward genius. This affectionate tribute by Gavin W. Semple is fully illustrated and examines the character of a man who enjoyed Spare's close companionship over the last two decades of the artist's life. Through their relationship we are given insights into a lesser-known side of the Magician of Southwark that of Zos as paternal teacher, humanist and friend". First Edition Limited. Soft Cover/DJ Over Thick Wraps. New/New. Illus. by Frontispiece | 11 black and white. 8vo size - 8¼" tall.
Published by Fulgur, 1992
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Gates Past Books Inc., NY, NY, U.S.A.Gates Past Books Inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerSoft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. London: Fulgur, 1992. NEW / Unread Fulgur Old Stock, and RARE Thus. Published October 31st 1992, 333 copies only, "24 pages on Antique Green Paper in Green Card Cover", light age to uncut edges. "Catalogue of seventy-seven works by Austin Osman Spare with dimensions, media and notes". Fro…m the Publisher (see image) - "This small catalogue was produced to mark the publication of our first book, The Witches Sabbath and on the occasion of an exhibition of original works by AOS at Henry Boxer's gallery on Kensington Church Street in 1992. Organised by Angie and David Reed, there were numerous works loaned by Jimmy Page, including Elemental Materialisation, a.k.a. 'Strength of a Tiger' on a rare public outing, scarce radio speaker baffles with designs by Spare and magical stele.". First Edition Limited. Soft Cover/Saddle-stitched. New. Illus. by Tipped-in Frontispiece of an Early Pen and Ink Titled Chaos. 16mo size - 5¾" tall.
Published by BCM Fulgur 1992
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Gates Past Books Inc., NY, NY, U.S.A.Gates Past Books Inc.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. London: BCM Fulgur, 1992. FIRST EDITION - AS NEW, and Truly RARE Thus with Custom Bookmark in the Form of a Serpent with a Tongue of Red Silk Ribbon, AOS Photo Insert Given To Direct Subscribers, and The Original Prospectus Quite Rare in itself. Published October 1992, 900 [Hand-numbere…d] copies only [400 extant : "Shortly after publication, over half the edition was lost. Nearly 500 sets of unbound sheets were pulped when the printer filed for bankruptcy and his warehouse emptied"]. "The first book of the modern era that was issued with an explicit talismanic intent. . .it contains two unpublished texts and automatic drawings. The texts were printed tête-bêche---head-to-tail and tail-to-head. Their meeting at the centre of the book is marked by sigils representing the union of masculine and feminine principles central to modern magical though". Contemporary Weiser NYC Bookseller ticket. From the Publisher (see image) : ". . .our first book. In 1992, Austin Osman Spare was an obscure artist: lost to art history, the media, and bullish auction prices. Our book was a reconstruction of his work with Kenneth Grant, c.1952, intended by the two friends to capture public interest at the height of the witchcraft revival. The two texts were 'The Witches Sabbath' and 'Axiomata'. We published them tête-bêche on sumptuous French paper and offered the work in standard and deluxe editions, the latter in full black vellum. Our intent was to explore the book as a talisman and to bring cultural credibility to a then marginalised genre.". First Edition Limited. Hard Cover. As New/As New. Illus. by 2 Colour Tipped-in Frontispieces | 19 black and white. 4to size - 12" tall. Oversized Safely, Securely Packed.
