1904 - Aleister Crowley - The Don’s Guide to Cambridge
Aleister Crowley (1875-1947) was a complex and controversial figure, often referred to as "the wickedest man in the world." Born Edward Alexander Crowley, he was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, painter, novelist, and mountaineer.
He founded the religion of Thelema, based on the principle of "Do what thou wilt," and considered himself a prophet ushering in a new age of human consciousness. Crowley's writings and teachings were often shocking and transgressive, exploring themes of sexuality, drug use, and ritual magic. He was a member of several occult organizations, including the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and the Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.). His impact on contemporary spirituality is undeniable.
This rare first edition of "The Don's Guide to Cambridge" is Crowley's cheeky, satirical takedown of university life, filled with witty verse, scandalous gossip, and enough thinly-veiled insults to get him banned from half the colleges.
1904. Aleister Crowley. The Don’s Guide to Cambridge. Cambridge: Elijah Johnson. 8vo. pp. x, 94, 14, [4], [2 (‘to be torn off’, blank)] a very good copy, uncut; in publisher’s blue-printed wrappers; wrappers lightly stained with a few minor chips and tears.
Aleister Crowley (1875-1947) was a complex and controversial figure, often referred to as "the wickedest man in the world." Born Edward Alexander Crowley, he was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, painter, novelist, and mountaineer.
He founded the religion of Thelema, based on the principle of "Do what thou wilt," and considered himself a prophet ushering in a new age of human consciousness. Crowley's writings and teachings were often shocking and transgressive, exploring themes of sexuality, drug use, and ritual magic. He was a member of several occult organizations, including the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and the Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.). His impact on contemporary spirituality is undeniable.
This rare first edition of "The Don's Guide to Cambridge" is Crowley's cheeky, satirical takedown of university life, filled with witty verse, scandalous gossip, and enough thinly-veiled insults to get him banned from half the colleges.
1904. Aleister Crowley. The Don’s Guide to Cambridge. Cambridge: Elijah Johnson. 8vo. pp. x, 94, 14, [4], [2 (‘to be torn off’, blank)] a very good copy, uncut; in publisher’s blue-printed wrappers; wrappers lightly stained with a few minor chips and tears.
Aleister Crowley (1875-1947) was a complex and controversial figure, often referred to as "the wickedest man in the world." Born Edward Alexander Crowley, he was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, painter, novelist, and mountaineer.
He founded the religion of Thelema, based on the principle of "Do what thou wilt," and considered himself a prophet ushering in a new age of human consciousness. Crowley's writings and teachings were often shocking and transgressive, exploring themes of sexuality, drug use, and ritual magic. He was a member of several occult organizations, including the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and the Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.). His impact on contemporary spirituality is undeniable.
This rare first edition of "The Don's Guide to Cambridge" is Crowley's cheeky, satirical takedown of university life, filled with witty verse, scandalous gossip, and enough thinly-veiled insults to get him banned from half the colleges.
1904. Aleister Crowley. The Don’s Guide to Cambridge. Cambridge: Elijah Johnson. 8vo. pp. x, 94, 14, [4], [2 (‘to be torn off’, blank)] a very good copy, uncut; in publisher’s blue-printed wrappers; wrappers lightly stained with a few minor chips and tears.