THE AFFLICTED MIRROR. A Study of Ordeals and the Making of Compacts.

HAMILTON-GILES, Peter; illustrated by HAMILTON-GILES, Carolyn

Published by [Richmond Vista]: Three Hands Press., 2013

About this Item

First edition, first printing. Limited edition. Publishers original blue cloth with titles in blind to the spine and a blind stamped motif to the upper board, in dustwrapper. With 10 illustrations in black and white by Carolyn Hamilton-Giles. A fine copy, the binding square and tight, the contents clean and bright throughout and without stamps or inscriptions. Complete with the fine, gilt decorated dustwrapper that remains without fading, loss or tears. Issued in a limited edition of 666 copies, this is number 218. A ground breaking exploration of 'Otherness' as it relates to the relationship between the metaphysical and the physical. Based on a research paper presented at the 1996 AAA, Anthropology of Religion inaugural conference in Kansas, 'The Afflicted Mirror' offers an original phenomenological model in which the author unites such diverse spiritual states as the mysticism of the Seer, the religious ecstasy of the Saint, and the spirit-conjurations of the sorcerer. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE AFFLICTED MIRROR. A Study of Ordeals and the Making of Compacts.
• Publisher: [Richmond Vista]: Three Hands Press.
• Publication Date: 2013
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included