Go forth and fill your libraries with media.
Seriously, thanks to everyone for being so amazing and patient. You are the reason I love Vox.
Diabolical various
Introduction by Peter Grey
Edited by Alkistis Dimech and Peter Grey
Diabolical is a weighty tome of over 350pp.
With nine colour plates of original infernal artwork from Stafford
Stone, Kyle Fite, Thomas Karlsson, and Johnny Jakobsson.
Bound in red cloth shot through with charred black.
The cover is stamped with the devil's verse in heavy black fractur.
It comes in an edition of 999 copies, hand numbered in dragon's blood ink.
A copy of the No Smoke Without Fire Edition can be yours for thirty-five English pounds.
The Grimoire tradition is being reinvigorated in the living practice of the carcists, magicians and sorcerors who dare to work with these books.
Those of us who do this work, regardless of whether we trepass amongst the angels or daemons, are often slandered as diabolical. Our books are also regarded as diabolical, being incomprehensible, demonic and without spiritual or practical value.
We throw this back at our accusers by demonstrating that these books are more complex than black and white theology allows, and as repositories of forbidden knowledge are worth their weight in gold. This is where the spirits lie.
We are upholding our side of the pact and continuing to produce the most groundbreaking and relevant titles of the modern occult revival. To this end, Scarlet Imprint have convened an international cabal of writers and artists from England, Poland, Holland, Sweden, Spain, Brazil, Canada and America.
Our writers for this project are:
Jake Stratton-Kent
Eric de Pauw
Aaron Leitch
Paul Hughes-Barlow
Mark Smith
Stafford Stone
Thomas Karlsson
Johnny Jakobsson
The Anonymous author of Pharaoan
Humberto Maggi
John J. Coughlin
Krzysztof Azarewicz
Donald Tyson
Kyle Fite
These individuals meet for the first time within the pages of our newest title, Diabolical and give tongue to their excursions into these texts and others:
The Red Dragon/Grand Grimoire
Grimorium Verum
Lemegeton
The Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage
The Testament of Solomon
The Nightside of Eden
The Wisdom of S'lba
Qutub
Liber 231
Liber 325 The Bartzabel Working
The Holy Books of Thelema
The Voudon Gnostic Workbook
The Taufer books...
Substantial original essays and inspired original artwork, in a striking talismanic production, Diabolical will astound you.
More information at scarletimprint.com
I was just told that the Amazon Conduit will be fixed by tomorrow. I will post here as soon as I get word that it's back up and running.
I know this has been frustrating and I am sorry there wasn't more I could do to make it less so. I really appreciate your patience though.
Cheers,
Direct link to download .mp3 podcast file -- http://media.blubrry.com/occultofpersonality/www.occultofpersonality.net/wp-content/uploads/OoP_Podcast75_RobertPlace1.mp3
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“Robert M. Place
is an internationally known visionary artist and illustrator, whose
award winning works, in painting, sculpture, and jewelry, have been
displayed in galleries and museums in America, Europe, and Japan and
graced the covers and pages of numerous books and publications. He is
the designer, illustrator, and co-author, with Rosemary Ellen Guiley,
of: The Alchemical Tarot
and The Angels Tarot, which are both published by HarperCollins and
have received international acclaim particularly for their skillful and
illuminating graphics. He is the designer, illustrator, and author of
The Tarot of the Saints, and The Buddha Tarot, which are published by Llewellyn. His fifth book, The Tarot: History, Symbolism, and Divination, is published by Tarcher/Penguin. He has also authored Astrology and Divination, Magic and Alchemy, and Shamanism. His latest Tarot deck and book set is The Vampire Tarot, published by St. Martins Press.”
To begin episode 75, Robert describes the prophetic and synchronistic manner that he was introduced to the Tarot. As an artist, he was able to intuitively grasp the symbolism and levels of meaning portrayed in the Tarot images, allowing him to create “The Alchemical Tarot“, a very highly-acclaimed and beautiful deck. Robert then describes his latest creation, “The Vampire Tarot“.
We finish off the conversation as Robert describes how he views the Dracula legend as analogous to the quest for the Holy Grail. Dracula can be seen as the dark knight and those trying to defeat him as the Knights of the Round Table. His perspective on this legend and his beautiful artwork in “The Vampire Tarot” can bring forth yet another version of the archetypal hero’s quest, there all along and just waiting for us to discover it.
Robert and I recorded another interview based on his research in “The Tarot: History, Symbolism, and Divination“. This second interview will soon be available in the upcoming Occult of Personality Member Section, so stay tuned…
relevant links:
Alchemical Egg – Robert M. Place’s web site
The Alchemical Tarot web site
The Alchemical Tarot by Robert M. Place
The Buddha Tarot by Robert M. Place
“The Tarot: History, Symbolism, and Divination” by Robert M. Place
“Astrology and Divination, Magic and Alchemy, and Shamanism” by Robert M. Place
“The Vampire Tarot” by Robert M. Place
“The Pictorial Key to the Tarot” by A. E. Waite
“Carl Jung” Wikipedia entry
“Dracula” Wikipedia entry
intro music by HipGnosis and Darkfold
outro music by The Electric Crayon Set – “Key to the Sacred Pattern”
Occult of Personality presents “Meditation and the Western Esoteric Tradition” on Thursday, October 29th at 8 PM. Please see the link for specific details.
direct link to download .mp3 podcast file -- http://media.blubrry.com/occultofpersonality/www.occultofpersonality.net/wp-content/uploads/OoP_Podcast74_Orryelle.mp3
In podcast episode 74, we’re joined by Orryelle Defenestrate-Bascule, “a prolific visual, sonic and textual artist-magickian. The instruments of his arts and magicks include, but are not limited to: Australia’s Metamorphic Ritual Theatre Co. which presents public rituals aiming to transform rather than merely entertain the audiences.” Orryelle explains how the act of creation is Magickal from an artist’s perspective.
Orryelle is responsible for the “ever-expanding digital archives and galleries of Mutation Parlour; a member of The HermAphroditic ChAOrder of the Silver Dusk, a global multicultural and multisubcultural blend of tradition and innovation, artist of “Conjunctio” (a Graphic Grimmoire), creator of the Book of Kaos Tarot, and author of A Brief HIRStory of TimEmiT. Orryelle has been extensively involved in the Horus-Maat Lodge, channeling several double-current Libers such as ‘Pennae-Ultim-Atum‘ and ‘The Book of Going Back by Night‘.”
Orryelle is extremely creative in many mediums, including poetry, art, music, theater, Magick, Alchemy, and self-transformation. Our conversation provides a bit of insight into Orryelle’s unique Work.
relevant links:
“Conjunctio” by Orryelle Defenestrate-Bascule, available via Fulger Ltd.
Esoteric Book Conference – performances (also discussed in episode 69 with William Keisel of Ouroboros Press)
Mutation EnCyclopsedia (tattoos and other body arts)
Orryelle Defenestrate-Bascule’s publications (including Book of Kaos Tarot), EsoErotic artwork, and music
intro music by HipGnosis and Darkfold
outro music by Orryelle Defenstrate-Bascule – “Kalikaye”
Upcoming class: Occult of Personality presents “Meditation and the Western Esoteric Tradition” on Thursday, October 29th at 8 PM. Please see the link for specific details.
direct link to download .mp3 podcast file -- http://media.blubrry.com/occultofpersonality/www.occultofpersonality.net/wp-content/uploads/OoP_Podcast73_Memie.mp3
In podcast episode 73, we’re joined by Memia Ayat. Memie is a healer,
Wiccan, hypnotherapist, and belly dance teacher. She joins us to
discuss her diverse interests and how they all fit together.
In the photo above, Memie (left) is surrounded by a strange mist…
Memie begins the interview by describing the path that led her to Wicca and alternative healing modalities. Memie discusses what it is like to be a Witch in the Salem, Massachusetts community.
relevant links:
SolitudeHMS.com – Memie’s web site
intro music by HipGnosis and Darkfold
outro music by Aepril Schaile and Last Judgement – excerpt of “A Gathering of Shades”
Upcoming class: Occult of Personality presents “Meditation and the Western Esoteric Tradition” on Thursday, October 29th at 8 PM. Please see the link for specific details.
Bad news. As many of you have probably noticed, the Amazon Conduit was not fixed in the last week's release. Unfortunately, there was an undetected bug that is preventing the conduit from working.
We are working on this bug fix and hope to have the Conduit back up and running this week.
I will keep you posted.
Thank you for being so patient.
Blog Action Day is every October 15th, when blogger are asked to post something about a single issue to show our strength and conviction as an online community. It's a great way to feel connected to the greater good, and the participation of so many bloggers to support the world's leading non-profit organizations is something you can do to help, right now. By blogging today, you're supporting some of the world's leading non-profits and sharing your voice for change.
This year's topic is climate change, and we'd love to read your thoughts on the topic. If you participate, leave us a link to your post in the comments, so we know to check out your post!
Go to www.blogactionday.org to learn more, get a badge for your blog showing your participation, and see some ideas for your post on climate change.
Can't wait to read your posts!
~ daisy
The Horse Hospital
Central London
Thursday October 29
Mass celebrated at 7pm sharp
Scarlet Imprint are hosting an infernal evening for their new title Diabolical at the Horse Hospital on October 29. This is no secular book launch. Please dress for the kind of deeply religious experience not seen since Loudon.
All demoninations are welcome.
Order of Service
Peter Grey and Alkistis Dimech will offer unholy communion to initiate the evening.
Startling new talent Johnny Jakobsson will deliver a sermon on how to form a Pact from his extensive work with the notorious Grand Grimoire. This is the most infamous aspect of the grimoire tradition.
Jake Stratton Kent with his hellfire and brimstone delivery will be preaching on the Grimorium Verum.
As the most notorious conjuror in all England, we suggest you take note.
Our Organist, on decks and effects, will be experimental musician Nous playing a selection of hymns for the night.
A whole choir of our authors will be in attendance all well-scrubbed and cherubic, willing to divulge the secrets of necromancy to neophytes for a glass of ale. Or simply deflower your book.
There will of course be ample opportunity to waft your thurible and shake your cassock with the unruly congregation who you will be sharing pews and alcoves with.
To have your name inscribed in the very limited guests list, please rsvp to scarletimprint@gmail.com
For more information on Diabolical see www.scarletimprint.com
We were delighted to be invited to speak at the Esoteric Book Conference in Seattle.
It unfolded into an inspiring event.
Rather than waiting for something to happen, William Kiesel (Ouroborus Books), Catamara Rosarium and Michael Kolson (Night of Pan) made magick manifest.
Over two days of talks and a night of ritual theatre, the attendees were captivated by a true representation of the diversity of the Esoteric Community. More than that, the event was professionally stage-managed and run, with a feast of books to browse and buy between talks. It was a triumph of independent small publishers who make books for love rather than money.
Of particular personal interest to us were Micheal Staley relating his experiences in the Typhonian Order, Amy Hale on Ithell Colqhoun, Thomas Karlsson of the Dragon Rouge, and Daniel Schulke of the Cultus Sabbati.
However, we attended almost all the talks and were favourably impressed by the entire roster of speakers.
The erudition of the audience was also impressive. It is a pleasure to find so many well-informed occultists who still have the passion to act. This energy is as infectious as fire.
What we found overwhelming was the warmth and openness of all who were there. Our thanks for the words of support, the conversations, the raw salmon, the red roses, and the gifts of books and knowledge.
The ideas which we presented will find fuller expression in Seven Heads and Seven Veils, a title which we hope to complete in the next year.
After a whirlwind visit we spent the Equinox being dragged through the time-zones and back to Europe.
Something has started.
For those within striking distance of Seattle, we suggest you make your plans for next year.
We intend to return.
In Nomine Babalon
Peter and Alkistis x
