The Magical Diaries of Aleister Crowley. Tunisia, 1923.
York Beach, Maine: Samuel Weiser Inc., 1996. Reprint. Softcover. Large octavo. xvi + 252 pp. Appendixes. Index. This copy from the library of British artist, writer and musician DAVID TIBET (founder of the music group Current 93) with his OWNERSHIP SIGNATURE on first leaf. These deeply introspective diaries start with Crowley's arrival in Tunis following his expulsion by Mussolini from his abbey of Thelema in Cefalu in Sicily. In addition to more mundane matters they record his continuing investigations into the Kabbalah, the I Ching, and sex magick, as well as his exploration of local magical practices. Light rubbing to covers and signs of use, page edges darkened - otherwise a tight, and unmarked VG copy. Item #68352
ISBN: 0877288569
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