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In the past 31 years, there has been a lot of ink—actual and virtual—spilled on the subject of the Necronomicon. Some have derided it as a clumsy hoax; others have praised it as a powerful grimoire. As the decades have passed, more information has come to light both on the book's origins and discovery, and on the information contained within its pages. The Necronomicon has been found to contain formula for spiritual trans-formation, consistent with some of the most ancient mystical processes in the world, processes that were not public knowledge when the book was first published, processes that involve communion with the stars.

In spite of all the controversy, the first edition sold out before it was published. And it has never been out of print since then. This year, the original designer of the 1977 edition and the original editor have joined forces to present a new, deluxe hardcover edition of the most feared, most reviled, and most desired occult book on the planet.

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Simon is a student of magic, occultism, and religion since the mid-1960s and the editor of the Necronomicon, Simon was a frequent lecturer for the famed Warlock Shop in Brooklyn and the Magickal Childe Bookstore in Manhattan for more than ten years before his sudden disappearance in 1984, speaking on topics as diverse as religion and politics, occultism and fascism, ceremonial magic, demonolatry, the Tarot, the Qabala, and Asian occult systems. He also conducted private classes for the New York City OTO during this period, with a focus on Enochian magic, "Owandering bishops," and Afro-Caribbean occult beliefs. An ordained priest of an Eastern Orthodox church, Simon has appeared on television and radio discussing such topics as exorcism, satanism, and Nazism. The media events he organized in the 1970s and 1980s -- with rock bands, ritual performances, and celebrity appearances -- helped to promote the "occult renaissance" in New York City. After decades of study in European, Asian, and Latin American cult centers, this book marks his first public appearance in more than twenty years.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon; 1st THUS edition (March 1, 1980)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0380751925
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0380751921
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.19 x 0.72 x 6.75 inches

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Keaton Winchester

Simple and as described

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 22, 2022

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This is a cheap printing of this book but it is hard to find anything more high quality. It is great for the price. Arrived quick and as promised. Great value for the price.

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The Solomonic version

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I have two Necronomicons: this one by "Simon" and the version written by Donald Tyson. Both, you must realize, are "fictional" or mythical accounts, but please also realize, all myth began as fiction! The everyday, "solid" deities of the Teutonic/Norse pantheon, for instance -- Frey and Freyja, Thor and Odin -- these began in "fictional" mythology. To call something "myth" does not mean it isn't real -- it means, this is ONE way of approaching and working with elements, spirits, deities, demons, archetypes-gods that live within what we call the "Otherworld" aka the Psyche (which is not limited to what any one person has inside themselves).

THis version by Simon follows a Solomonic approach, an approach issuing out of the tradition of Ceremonial Magic, and Simon pays his respects to Aleister Crowley. The result is, like Ceremonial Magic as a whole, in my view rather more male-oriented than feminine. What results is something dualistic -- the "good" gods, here termed the Elder Ones, against the "bad" ones, here called the Ancient Ones. Considering that Chthulhu, the "Worm" god, is equated with Tiamat, the actual Serpent Goddess of Sumerian myth, there is an unfortunate equating of "evil" with the feminine, chaotic, and chthonic elements of deity, and of psyche. The book as a whole abounds with the male orientation of attempting to impose "order" upon chaotic Nature, equated with the Ancient Ones and Chthulhu. Of course we do need order, but we also need chaos. All order and no chaos makes Jack a very dull boy.

The "demonic" spirits associated with the Ancient Ones are essentially viewed as the "dark" parts of our own psyches, which, because they exist in all of us, can be viewed as deities/demons in themselves. This book is less a real guide on how to work magically with these demons, than a story from one man, the "Mad Arab", who like many modern men cut off from all their feelings, apparently had no ability to enter into any meaningful relationship with either Elder Ones or Ancient Ones, or any spirits at all. Thus he laments, in the last chapter of the book, "What God have I offended? What Goddess? ...I have traveled on the Spheres, and the Spheres do not protect me. I have descended into the Abyss and the Abyss does not protect me. I have walked to the tops of mountains, and the mountains do not protect me." (pg 206). Of course, if you travel the world but never travel inside your own psyche and your own heart, this is the predictable result. You can't form meaningful relationships with any part of creation, or any deity. As a result, you feel you are not nourished or protected by any of them.

A important criticism of the spirit of the Necronomicon is its hostile approach to the "shadow" side of the soul, a hostility which ends up becoming a hostility towards the feminine. We must recall that the idea of the Necronomicon issued HP Lovecraft, a man who feared sex and women. This comes from an article by Bruce Lord: "Lovecraft's anxiety over sex and women has been well documented and pondered over by his biographers,1 yet it is rarely discussed in connection with his fiction, apart from the occasional note that Lovecraft excluded women in his stories because of the confusion and apprehension he felt towards them. More importantly, the subjects of women, sex and reproduction are almost never connected with Lovecraft's tales of degeneration and the racism that underlies them." Lovecraft's sense of horror can be tied to his misanthropy and his equation of the feminine and chaotic elements with his misogyny. WOmen do not seek to SLAY our inner dragons as much as befriend them, and learn to enter into dialogue with them, and this is a far more effective way to work with what, after all, are just other parts of our own selves.

On the other hand, working with demons is often difficult, and they can appear very frightening, sordid, slimy, and torment us. Writings like the Necronomicon can validate that sense of forboding and even horror that they can awaken. Yet I prefer a Necronomicon story (which seems to have not yet been written: I think a woman would have to write it) which results in learning the wisdom on how to keep the ANcient Ones where they belong, but also how to tap into their power and learn their teachings. IN other words, a Necronomicon of real Alchemical growth and integration, instead of simply spending one's life holding a nameless horror at bay, as Lovecraft did until he died of cancer and malnutrition -- (which might cause one to wonder if he died of the "worm" he abhorred...)

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Gregorio

31st Anniversary Edition is worth the high price.

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This book hasn't seen an authorized hard cover printing since 1981 so this beautiful new edition from Ibis is most welcome. Everything about this book screams quality. It is bound in heavy black cloth and the front cover and spine feature deep foil stamping in silver. The NECRONOMICON seal is featured on the front of this edition but the Elder sign, Covenant sign and Watcher sign are ommited this time, making this the first hardcover printing not to feature the seal in it's component parts. Endpapers are heavy black and laid in well. The printing quality is first rate and all designs and seals are impeccably reproduced here. The pagination is the same as all previous editions (including the Avon printings). The paper is heavy, acid free, and has a bit of gloss. The book has a sewn binding and black ribbon book marker. It is an oversized volume and is rather heavy to lift. While it dosen't quite approach the world's most evil coffee table book size, it is considerably larger than the average hard cover. This is a very well produced book and worth the price being asked here on Amazon.

All though this is noted as being a revised edition, the only new inclusion I spotted was yet another introduction from Simon. All (three!) previous introductions are also included here as well as the pronunciation guide, additions to the 777 tables etc. All texts appear in this volume exactly as they have in every other edition starting (and ending) with the testimomy and continuing to the attributes of the Zonei, Entrance, Gates, MAKLU text, 50 names, MAGAN and URILLA texts etc. It's all here and all very well presented. Some of the interior art designs have been modified (not the sigals of course) giving the book a more subdued feel. Original chapter entrance letter designs have been retained for this version. Khem Set Rising no longer gets credit for the artwork in this version, it now goes to Simon, with Khem now being responsible for "ink" whatever that means. I suppose it most have something to do with a falling out between Levenda and Khem, who knows?

Whether you just want to add a beautiful new curiosity to your book shelf or want to unleash the powers of the Ancient Ones, you are likely to be happy you bought this edition. You may also want to consider reading DEAD NAMES by Simon for a "history" of the NECRONOMICON and then check out NECRONOMICON FILES by Harms & Gonce for an "alternative history" of the book. No matter what your views on the book, this is undisputably a gorgeous presentation of one of the most talked about books of this (or any other) era. Be careful if you decide to use it. You don't want to find some foul, gibbering slime thing squatting in your living room taking a dump. Conjure up a watcher first! Above all, have fun with this great cosmic joke book. Kutulu wouldn't have it any other way.
I just heard something strange coming from below me . . .

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Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 9, 2020

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I love the book! I get a great feeling of power when invocing some of the rituals.

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I'm not sure if this is normal, but I now have a sink hole in my kitchen.

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My dog is acting funny, he looks at me with more intelligence it seems

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I hear them at night, they are coming... Oh god, what have I done...

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This book will change your life for the better. You must buy this. Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn

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Meh

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 1, 2019

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After finished reading this book I tired to summon dark Lord because I thought it would be pretty cool.. Turns out devil is really annoying and boring. Been ghosting him since.. Book 10/10

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Mark

Very Good Creepy Book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 22, 2020

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Obviously not the real Necrinomicon but it's well written enough to make it believable. It's a very good and creepy book.

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Sarah E

Not for me

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 18, 2019

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I bought this for reference only, and for that it served a purpose. I wouldn't buy it for entertainment because it is not an easy read. Nor did I find it particularly enlightening or transformative. That said, this is an ancient story and if even a part of it is remotely true or believable then it's definitely a thought-provoker.

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RK

Good content, however it has a off yellow cover

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 1, 2021

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The book came on time and was a really good size and the contents is really cool and feel very lovecraft. I haven't read all of it so this is just a quick overview.
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The book came and the cover was a sun bleached yellow with weird blemishes on it. I mentioned this and with no cost and without having to return my copy they sent me a new one. This arrived in less than 24 hours the new one arrived. Unfortunately it is exactly the same, as can be seen in the photo. Same colour, same blemishes, its the same book, somewhere they've had a pretty bad misprint and must have ran out of black in a printer somewhere.

Although the contents still good so I'm pretty happy just Dosent look as cool I guess.

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