Abraxas: An International Journal of Esoteric Studies - Issue 6, Autumn 2014.
London: Fulgur Ltd., 2014. First Edition. Softcover. Large quarto. 160pp. Printed on quality paper, illustrated throughout in color and black and white. A collection of esoteric and magickal essays, art and poetry. Contributions to Abraxas #6 include an interview by Anna Dorofeeva with the artist, Penelope Slinger, who designed the cover for this issue; an evocative photographic essay by Victoria Ballesteros of Marjorie Cameron performing a Chen-style sword form of tai-chi; Matt Marble explores the Hermes of Harlem, Robert T. Browne; Kelly Hayes shares with us a powerful series of images documenting the spiritual lives of an Afro-Brazilian community just outside Rio de Janerio; and we are especially pleased to offer a special feature on Leonora Carrington, with essays from two leading scholars; Susan L. Aberth and Wouter J. Hanegraaff. Contents include: Editorial, Robert Ansell; Death and Roses: Santa Muerte, the Love Sorceress, R. Andrew Chesnut; The Alchemy of Liberation: An Interview with Penelope Slinger, Anna Dorofeeva; Heartbreak Wolf Vodu, Arturo Desimone; Chasing Cameron's Light, Victoria Ballesteros; John Jacob Niles, Ambrose Bierce and Folk Song as Thoughtform, Michael Pursley; Hymn to Saraswat?, Joshua Mostafa; The Hermes of Harlem: Harlem Esoterics and the Secret Life of Robert T. Browne, Matt Marble; Leaden Turns Light, Liz Insogna; The Tomb of Pan, Lord Dunsany; Boy with Goat, Robert Kyle; Ella Young and Ross Nichols: Sourcing the Irish Gods, Mark A. Williams; Invoking the Numinous, Mary Vaughan; Sofia Returning to Jerusalem, Natalia Smirnova. Very light rubbing to covers otherwise a tight, bright near Fine copy. NOTE: Oversized, heavy journal and WILL require additional postage for International shipping, & MAY require additional postage for domestic orders. Item #60414
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