The Book of Thoth: Egyptian Tarot |
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Author:
Aleister Crowley
By Red Wheel/Weiser
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List Price: £17.50
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 133.32424
EAN: 9780877282686
ISBN: 0877282684
Label: Red Wheel/Weiser
Manufacturer: Red Wheel/Weiser
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 308
Publication Date: 1981-02-19
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
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Easy? No. Rewarding? Yes., 2009-04-09
I came to Crowley many years ago in an odd way. I was on holiday, driving along the road in a seaside town when something in a bookshop window caught my eye - or rather registered subliminally - since I was going too fast to actually see anything clearly. I just had to go back and see what it was that had attracted me so curiously - it was Crowley's Theory And Practice and I just had to have it although at the time I was not especially interested in this stuff. Most of it was unintelligible butI found things in it that were uncannily pertinent to my life so I persevered and I am glad I did. When I got round to buying the Thoth deck and book I had a fair grounding in Crowlian thought - even so I found the cards to be amazingly pregnant with meaning and astoundingly accurate when consulted. It is hard enough for an artist to depict what is visible but to depict what is invisible in the way Crowley and Harris have done here is almost beyond belief. You will, at this point, gather that I am something of a fan. All you need to get the most out of Crowley is intelligence, sensitivity, imagination, humour and perseverance. There are some good books on the Tarot - Oswald Wirth is excellent, Ouspensky's little volume a gem - but this is THE book.
An excellent work, 2002-03-09
I would say this book will appeal to those who are willing to look at the Tarot for what it is. The beginner or the more experienced reader will both feel the deep insights this book has to offer, if they read it with an open mind. I know there are some that think this book is complicated and difficult to understand, however I would disagree. My advice would be to read it through once in a relaxed way, without trying to remember anything or understand all the details, then read the sections that appeal to you in more depth as you feel necessary. That way you will get the most from this excellent book. If you consider the Tarot an important and revelant subject you will need to read this book. I also highly recommend buying the deck itself.
The Tree of Life is a map of the Universe., 2001-05-13
Most importantly small black and white pictures of the 'Thoth Tarot' are included as well as several full size colour prints. And, needless to say, the Tarot deck itself is required for a chance at full understanding. Readers should remember the book was written very late in Crowley's career and represents, in some senses, the culmination of his Magick. For those interested in the Qabalistic side of things, the 'Book of Thoth' can be supplemented beautifully by '777'. It is complex, even for Crowley. I am unsure if one could call it a reference manual or if '...perusal may be omitted with advantage.' as the introduction states. Of most of the people I meet, into Crowley, it seems to be the popular favourite.The will to love is the law to live.
in reply - book of thoth, 2006-11-22
Indeed! Book of Thoth...my copy was unfortunately burnt!...girlfiends! but along with a transalted copy of Rimbauds works, this was my bible during the 1980's. Easy to read & full of info & def. the best thing he did...along with the deck - the only one i use...bought them both in Manchester c. 1983...& i need a new -or sec.hand copy - one day...yup; buy it & stoke the fire.
 Not for beginners, 2002-01-23
This is an excellent book for those interested in the works of Aleister Crowley although, as with most of his works, it is not for beginners. This Tarot system is one of the more complicated. For those that can follow the terminoloy and the esoteric references it can provide a powerful divination system, for all his faults Aleister Crowley wa a powerful man.
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