The Occult [Colin Wilson]

[Occult] [Brilliant] [History]

The Occult

Colin Wilson

Vintage Books, UK. 1973. First Vintage Paperback Edition. Uniform yellowing to the text block; a few minor dings to the front and rear cover. An excellent copy.

From the publisher:

Colin Wilson’s great classic work is a comprehensive history of mystery and magic. His genius lies in producing a skillful synthesis of the available material, seeing the occult in the light of reason—and reason in the light of the mystical and paranormal. This international bestseller is an enlightening 800-page exploration of the occult in 3 distinct parts:
 
• PART ONE: Start your journey with a wide-ranging survey of the occult and magic.
• PART TWO: Tour the vast history of magic, from Man’s evolution to the kabbalists and beyond.
• PART THREE: Explore Man’s latent powers, including witchcraft, lycanthropy, and more"

This one is quite the magisterial study of the Occult. Wilson makes a sober  yet deeply well researched assessment of the occult's place in history, practices, and where it finds itself in cultures throughout the world. This edition is by far one of the best looking - I mean...that art! Highly recommended for seekers after truth.