The Devil's Supper.
Montreal, Canada: Anathema Publishing, 2017. First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo. 276 pages. “Metallic Graphite” bookcloth, upper cover illustrated in blind, silver lettering on spine, colour interior, Neenah Red and Leno embossed endpapers, illustrated by artist Lupe Vasconcelos (also featuring numerous historical B&W art pieces), printed on archival quality paper. The standard hardcover edition is hand numbered limited edition, the quantity not stated, but believed to be about 600 copies). From the publisher: "A critical enquiry into popular culture, past and present. The text explores the myths and realities of the so-called Witches Sabbat. Using trial depositions, source documents, contemporary poems and literary accounts, a hidden history is unfurled, offering a totally unique understanding of this occulted enigma. From Fasting to Feasting, the mystery of ritual, sacred Vessels of Transformation is exposed. The myriad masks of the Devil are fully removed, layer by layer in celebration of his multi-faceted and ingenious complexities. Along the way, we explore the philosophical and theological enquiries that have long held us in their thrall. We tackle the weighty topics of evil, who the Devil really serves and how this impacts upon the true virtue of the Grail as panacea or poison, overturning prescribed opinion to discover the real thread that binds these enigmatic elements together and how these things are even connected within occulted custom, lore, tradition and law." Appears unused, thus in fine condition (no dust jacket issued). Item #69608
ISBN: 9780994911131
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