The heroine of this story (described only as "I") is compelled to visit a mysterious uncle who turns out to be a black magician who lords over a kind of Prospero's Island that exists out of time and space. Startled by his bizarre behavior and odd nocturnal movements, she eventually learns that he is[...]
Ithell Colquhoun (1906 - 1988) was an important surrealist painter, writer and occultist. The author has used newly available archival material, personal papers and recently re-discovered art works to produce the first comprehensive analysis of her art and magic. The book also contains a detailed ca[...]
PAPERBACK version of Ithell's magical writings (also available in Hardback, see list)
The skills of Ithell Colquhoun in her main practice that of artist and pioneer in this country of surrealistic art, have been long recognised. This title contains many launch-pads for exploration of the magical and mythical atmosphere which this artist existed in and created.[...]
Den namnlösa berättaren i Hermogenes gås färdas till en ensligt belägen ö. Där bor hennes farbror i en labyrintisk herrgård och letar efter svaret på livets och dödens gåtor i alkemi och svartkonst. Snart förstår hon att hon själv spelar en oroande roll i hans ansträngningar, och i si[...]