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Letters From the Devil: The Lost Writing of Anton Szandor LaVey

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What an amazing trip back in time.... I loved this book!!
Watch how Anton tackles questions from readers like an evil Dear Abby.
For myself it was very interesting to read how Anton goes in depth about the
Church Of Satan, Rituals, and personal experiences.
The book was designed by Kevin I. Slaughter who did us all a great favor by putting this together
in one perfect book. A must have book!!!
The Satanic ScripturesThe Church of Satan: A History of the World's Most Notorious ReligionThe Satanic BibleThe Secret Life of a Satanist: The Authorized Biography of Anton LaVeyThe Satanic Rituals: Companion to The Satanic Bible

This book is a great compilation of the historic writings of Anton Szandor LaVey. These are impossible to find, so I'm happy that someone decided to publish them in book form. If you have not read these pubications by LaVey, then you are not well versed in Satanic Writings, from the founder of the Church of Satan. A Must for any Satanic library.

Arriving in the wake of June Solstice, comes this splendid ephemera from the weekly 'Letters From The Devil' column, an indispensable collection from The National Insider & The Exploiter ("the world's liveliest magazine"), which may appropriately accompany & supplement The Devil's Notebook and Satan Speaks. LFTD spans the period between the founding of The Church of Satan and the publication of The Satanic Bible.

Among a myriad of topics covered, this collection of writings from Dr. LaVey includes social commentary, philosophy, Lesser & Greater Magic, sexuality, reader questions, plus the bonus of salaciously humorous illustrations, various erotic ads, current oddity events, & news, allowing for a time travel experience as well.

Of note, the publishers really did a perfectly marvelous job here with 72 crisp, clear entire prints as originally published in those magazines. As mentioned in a description, one could hypothetically spend quite a bit of time, energy, and monetary resources in the acquisition of each very rare individual magazine from various sellers, or possess the collection herein this veritable "Devil's scrapbook".

Letters to the Devil by Anton LaVey is one of the best reads around. If you want a truly diabolical point of view, instead of the religionized crap about devil worship, etc., here is bedrock from its true beginnings.
The essence of true diabolical understanding is cleverly spun into every word from a very powerful devil's point of view!

It was worth every penny, dollar and then some! REad on!

Thanks,
Glory

Rare, brilliant, witty writings from the late Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan. Between the years 1969-1972, LaVey penned a column in the US monthly, the "Insider", (later "The Examiner")called "Letters From The Devil", in which he regularly replied to letters sent in to him by members of the public. Some people were simply curious about the Church of Satan itself, which LaVey had created in 1966, wanting to know whether scare-stories about human and animal sacrifices were, in fact, a part of the Church's modus operandi or not. Other enquirers asked for LaVey's help as a Magician in solving their everyday problems. In each case, LaVey's answers reveal an extremely intelligent, humourous and sincere scrutinizer of the human animal.Over 60 of his original column replies have now been collected here in one volume, providing an invaluable insight into the philosophy of LaVey Satanism - (and the mind of the Magician himself)- both for Church of Satan affiliates/members and the simply curious alike. Hail Satan!

This collection of "Dear Satan"-type letters answered by Anton LaVey in the early 70s are an enjoyable read. The periodicals that they appeared in were aimed at "swingers", so it's also a time capsule.
I've been reading the letters over drinks to a friend of mine; when I read LaVey's answers, I do my best imitation of his voice for maximum fun. No better way to spend an hour or so.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes LaVey, advice columns, swingerabilia and has a healthy sense of humor.