Towards an Archeology of the Soul, A Parathetical Workbook.
Berkeley CA: Vertical Pool, 2003. Limited, First edition thus. Softcover. Large octavo. viii + 252pp. Glossary, b&w illustrations. Edition limited to 1,000 copies - this copy SIGNED in bold black marker by the author opposite the copyright page (with some bleed through to opposite side of page). Previously published under the title "All Rites Reversed", this is the third revised, updated and re-titled edition this guide to preparing for and executing an effective initiatory ceremony. Draws from various traditions - including an interview with Christopher Hyatt re. the Golden Dawn system. From the publisher: "This workbook outlines a ritual without dogma that looks to the body's own vital instincts for sources to motivate movement. Alli suggests that feeling the body deeply meets the body's central most need and when met, consciousness naturally opens to higher sources. "Towards an Archeology of the Soul" presents the principles, techniques and underlying ethos of a paratheatrical medium developed over twenty-six years in non-performance labs, as well as, public performance rituals based in a fusion of physical theatre, dance and standing zazen meditation techniques. This workbook also provides a comprehensive design for solo and group experimentation, alongside articles by and interviews with other ritualists, performers and artists in related fields. Afterwords by Robert Anton Wilson, PhD." Very light chafing to corners and spine ends very light bruising to corners, else a tight, bright VG+ copy. Item #65069
ISBN: 0965734129
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