Lewd Ghosts. Magic, Sex, and Horror.
Guildford, England: Diamond Books, 1994. First edition. Softcover. Octavo. x + 230pp, b&w illustrations by the author. A book on Magic, Sex, and Horror, by Amado Crowley. This copy SIGNED by Amado Crowley on the first page (half title page). Amado Crowley (Andrew Standish, 1930-2010), claimed to have been the illegitimate son of Aleister Crowley and to have received occult training from the Beast. Although Amado's assertions are generally dismissed by Crowley scholars, he was still an interesting character and committed occultist. This copy includes a printed slip headed "Truth Beyond Reality" advertising an "established group of Amado Crowley's students in South-East London" which apparently was seeking members at that time. From the collection of Clive Harper with his discreet book-label neatly tipped in at the rear. Harper is well- known as the bibliographer of Austin Osman Spare, for updating the Aleister Crowley bibliography in the 2011 Teitan Press collection of Gerald Yorke's writings, and as someone who has lent his expertise to numerous other publications. Light crease at front hinge, very light rubbing to covers - else appears unread, thus a tight, clean near Fine SIGNED copy. Item #67086
ISBN: 0951752839
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