The Devil is a satanic compendium of angels gone bad, the flipside to our immensely popular Saints (over 35,000 copies sold). Filled with gorgeous art and a silvery, rich design, The Devil presents the stories, speculation, history, and theology of the dark side, including information on the Devil's various names and incarnations; demons; Hell and similar devilish abodes; damnation; heretics, witches, warlocks, and other diabolical creatures; and protection against the Devil. Whether you call him Lucifer, Satan, Leviathan, Beelzebub, or the Prince of Darkness, the Devil gets his due in this wickedly entertaining, informative, and mysteriously alluring volume.
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NAPRA ReView, Holiday 1996
One must admire and revere the saints, but as the authors of this beautifully presented book assert, "It is infinitely more fun to play with the bad guys." That explains this companion/ counterpoint to 1994's Saints: A Visual Almanac of the Virtuous, Pure, Praiseworthy, and Good. The universal obsession with incarnate evil is traced through the centuries in art, literature, legend, and theological history, listing the startling variety of names and forms attributed to this entity, describing the environs and inhabitants of Hell as it has been defined by various authorities, and finally -- reassuringly -- ending with a chapter on Protection. The artwork ranges from fiercely devout paintings by medieval masters to whimsical woodcuts and engravings (the portly St. Dunstan tweaking the devil's nose with hot tongs is irresistible) -- serious fun, a delight to the eyes and the mind.
Star-Ledger, October 1996
Enough with the angel books already. Let's have some devilish fun.
Satan. Lucifer. Beelzebub. Prince of Darkness. Mephistopheles. The Dark Angel. Archfiend. Whatever you call him, he's here. In the book, that is.
The Morgans have put together a playful but fact-filled book on the devil, his world and his minions. And while the writing is a clever delight, the woodcuts, illustrations and paintings are a special treat.
The authors knew full well what they were undertaking when they agreed to take a look at the dark side. After all, they were "chaperoned during the writing of this book by a leering, cackling flock of ravens that roosted outside" their window.
There's more demonic information than anyone could ever want here, but you'd be a fool to miss out on any of it. There are tidbits on the hordes of demons and damned souls the devil has enticed to do his business, as well as a guided tour through hell.
For those, however, who feel it's too late for them because they've already made a pact with the devil, the Morgans have advice: "Once sold, a soul is nearly impossible to redeem. (But if) you are already in the unfortunate position of having made such a bargain and are looking for a way out, see our first book, Saints.
The artwork ranges from fiercely devout paintings by medieval masters to whimsical woodcuts and engravings (the portly St. Dunstan tweaking the devil's nose with hot tongs irresistible) -- serious fun, a delight to the eyes and the mind. NAPRA Review
About the Author
Tom Morgan is a graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York. He runs a design firm in San Francisco and has designed for the Pace Gallery, as well as for many other companies, including Chronicle Books. His interest in art and the legends of the sain
Genevieve Morgan is a writer and editor based in Mill Valley, California.
Genevieve Morgan is a writer and editor based in Mill Valley, California.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Despite the inherent dualism, not a bad read,
This review is from: The Devil: A Visual Guide to the Demonic, Evil, Scurrilous, and Bad (Hardcover)
As mentioned above, this book is very nice to look at. The myriad of paintings/engravings really draw the reader in. The writting isn't bad either; if you want an easy read on the subject, this is the book for you. Unfortunately, it wasn't the academic work I had hoped it would be. It was obvious that the authors were trying to appeal to a large audience. In their defense, however, the authors do appear to have done some extensive research, including devils/demons from the Asian and Middle Eastern cultures. I enjoyed this book and would encourage any "devil enthusiast" (if there is such a thing) to purchase it. For the price, it is a good deal.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Skippin' thru hell,
By terence skolozdra (new york) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Devil: A Visual Guide to the Demonic, Evil, Scurrilous, and Bad (Hardcover)
Clear, lucid, and informative without being remotely ludicrous. This tiny book has a BEAUTIFUL cover, beautiful silver ornamentation and really terrific illustrations. The text is direct and smart. This book is especially important to me because I'm using it for a writing project and what I thought would turn out to be dull, hokey, and excessively serious reminds me that my project can be playful & fun.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very informative,wonderful illustrations,and funny.,
By younis@mtccnmi.com (Garapan,Saipan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Devil: A Visual Guide to the Demonic, Evil, Scurrilous, and Bad (Hardcover)
A very informative tome, with many wonderful illustrations by various artists to satisfy the readers visual taste.Wonderfully written with a touch of humor to keep things interest ing on an otherwise dark subject.
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