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The TEMPLE and the LODGE - by Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh

The TEMPLE and the LODGE - by Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh (authors of 'Holy Blood, Holy Grail')

This book does not attempt to investigate allegations of conspiracy or corruption - its purpose is fully historical - its main concern is to chart and establish Freemasonry's true origins and clarify it to some extent - in the process certain issues and questions are addressed, such as, why is Freemasonry viewed with such suspicion and derision and is it compatible with Christianity?

Dissecting the myths this book is an illuminating investigation into the evolution of Freemasonry - from the disappearance of the Knights Templars to the birth of the Masonic Lodge and whether the Templars became the Masons - the authors follow Freemasonry from its medieval roots to the modern era. An excellent starting point for the general reader interested in history and this very complicated fraternal order.

Arcade Publishing 1989 Edition - 306 Page Paperback - Many b&w photos - USED in Good Condition - some wear to lower right corner of front cover - not bad - super clean and tight copy otherwise - PRICE: $10.00

LE CHANTS de MALDOROR and Poems - by Comte de Lautreamont - Decadent Sadistic Surrealistic Novel

LE CHANTS de MALDOROR:  by Le Comte de Lautreamont

Noir Humor/ Decadent/ Sadistic/ Surrealistic/ Novel

"It is not right that everyone should read the pages which follow; only a few will be able to savour this bitter fruit with impunity"

So wrote the self-styled author Comte de Lautreamont at the beginning of his sensational novel 'Chants de Maldoror' - Le Comte de Lautreamont was the pen name used by the French author Isidore Ducasse (1846-1870) and this work is one of the earliest and most astonishing examples of surrealist writing ever. The writer's mysterious life and death are no more less interesting than his infamous classic incendiary novel of 'black/noir humor'.

Lautreamont's fantasy world - part visionary dream and part nightmare - is populated with with bizarre creatures and strange people and the writing is drenched in unrestrained sadistic savagery, startling imagery and delirious menace and mayhem - it possesses a macabre, erotic, blasphemous, grandiose, hallucinatory quality quite un-like any other book...

From the Book:

"For my part, I use my genius to depict the delights of cruelty - delights which are not transitory or artificial - but which began with man and will end with him. Cannot genius be allied with cruelty in the secret resolutions of Providence ? Or can one, being cruel, not have genius ? The proof will be seen in my words. You have only to listen to me, if you wish....  Excuse me, for a moment it seemed as if my hair was standing on end - but it is nothing, for I had no trouble putting them back in place again with my hand..."

Andre Breton, Alfred Jarry, Andre Gide, Paul Verlaine and Modigliani all hailed it as a work of genius - and is said to be one of the inspirational cornerstones of Surrealism.

This volume also includes a translation of his Poesies/ Poems

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PSYCHOPATHIA SEXUALIS: The Case Histories - By Richard von Krafft-Ebing

PSYCHOPATHIA SEXUALIS: The Case Histories - By Richard von Krafft-Ebing

Lustmurder, Necrophilia, Pederasty, Coprophilia, Fetishism, Bestiality, Transvestism, Transexuality,  Sadomasochism, Self Mutilation, Exhibitionism; All these and numerous other psycho-sexual disorders are detailed in the 237 case histories that make up this book - the legendary PSYCHOPATHIA SEXUALIS.

Unavailable for years, this landmark text on the early study of sexual mania and deviancy is presented in this current version - highlighting the cases chosen by Krafft-Ebing himself to appear in the 12th and final edition of the book, the culmination of his life's work compiled shortly before his death. Originally published in 1886 it was first to use the terms 'sadism' & 'masochism'. An essential reference book on early medical and psychiatric diagnosis of sexual derangement and deviation - from well known cases like Jack the Ripper to the most obscure and extreme instances of perversion and sexual behavior known to psychiatrists and criminologists at the time.

Creation Books - 251 Page Paperback - No Illustrations - **ADULT CONTENT** - Price: $12.00

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H.P. LOVECRAFT'S THE HAUNTER OF THE DARK: And Other Grotesque Visions - The Art of John Coulthart

H.P. LOVECRAFT'S THE HAUNTER OF THE DARK: And Other Grotesque Visions

Art by John Coulthart  Introduction by Alan Moore

This presents all of John Coulthart's harrowing Lovecraft / Cthulhu inspired black & white artwork from the past decade - including two complete illustrated story adaptations and over 40 pages of drawings and paintings - Unique fantastic Cthulhu inspired art and illustrated Lovecraft stories by John Colthart. Coulthart's style is highly detailed, intricate and dense - showing influences of H.R. Giger, Salvador Dali, Odilon Redon, Aubrey Beardsley and others - Any Lovecraft fan will enjoy these interpretations of his dark fantasy world - Amazing Art !!

Also includes, The Great Old Ones - a kabbalah of images of Lovecraft's otherworldly gods, with accompanying text by the legendary Alan Moore.

Creation/Oneiros 2006 Edition -136 Page Paperback - These copies have very slight shelf-wear - Many many b&w illustrations - Excellent Book - PRICE: $15.00

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FROM The Book HAUNTER OF THE DARK:

THE HASHISH MAN: And Other Stories - by Lord Dunsany - Collection of 25 Macabre Tales

THE HASHISH MAN: And Other Stories
By Lord Dunsany

Collection of Short Stories with an Exotic or Macabre Flare

Beyond The Fields We Know...
Lord Dunsany is often referred to as a major inspiration to H. P. Lovecraft and J.R.R. Tolkien - In this collection of twenty-five short stories, Lord Dunsany confirms his place in early twentieth century literature as a master of the macabre, fantasy worlds and strange fiction genres as he weaves together fanciful tales of intrigue and strange adventures in exotic lands - other stories in the collection depict grim and macabre visions of imaginary worlds of bizarre horror...

Lord Dunsany a.k.a. Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett: The 18th Baron Dunsany, was born in London in 1878 and lived in Ireland until his death in 1957.

CONTENTS:

Intro // Charon // The Three Infernal Jokes // The Guest // Thirteen At Table // The Three Sailors Gambit // The Exiles Club // Where The Ebb Tides Flow // The Field // A Tale Of London // A Narrow Escape // Bethmoora // The Hashish Man // How The Enemy Came To Thlunrana // In Zaccarath // The Idle City // The Madness Of Andelsprutz // The Secret Of The Sea // Idle Days Of The Yann // A Tale Of The Equator // Spring In Town // In The Twilight // Wind And Fog // A Story Of Land And Sea // After The Fire // The Assignation // Preface To The Last Book Of Wonder

Manic D Press - 1996 Edition - 149 Page Paperback - No Illustrations - USED Book in Very Good Condition - Very little wear to cover - pages clean and tight - Nice Copy - Fiction/ Anthology/ Collection/ Classic Literature/ Exotica/ Fantasy/ Horror/ Macabre - PRICE: $15.00

The R'LYEH TEXT: Hidden Leaves From the Necronomicon - Skoob Books Esoterica

The R'LYEH TEXT: Hidden Leaves From the Necronomicon

Edited by George Hay Introduction by Colin Wilson

Skoob Books Esoterica 

Occult Historian Robert Turner tells us there is a race that co-exists unseen alongside humanity - a shadowy, intense and inseparable other world. He has at last unearthed The R'Lyeh Texts which are said to complete the pungent Magickal Grimoire known as the 'Necronomicon'.

Its importance is suggested by the attention, analysis and attempted decipherment by many great thinkers like Colin Wilson and this books editor George Hay.

Colin Wilson links the 'Old Ones', the Sirius Star System, Atlantis, 'Crystal Memory' and Sexual Violence with the dark labyrinth of the 'Necronomicon' - and George Hay relates the Grimoire's influence on the irrational behavior in today's modern societies, and also suggests it is the religious enigma of the great 'Fall' - Researched, transcribed and annotated by Robert Turner - Edited by George Hay - With an Introduction by Colin Wilson..

These are hidden leaves from the 'Necronomicon'.

Skoob Books - 1996 Edition Second Printing - 175 Page Paperback - very few b&w illustrations - USED BOOK in Very Good Condition - PRICE: $12.00

MALDOROR BOOKSTORE Online: Start Up October 31st, 2012

MALDOROR BOOKSTORE is named after one of my favorite books - I am just starting up this new book blog to list and sell my huge collection of used esoteric and unusual books - I have been an esoteric bookseller for about 15 years and over those years I have worked for AMOK BOOKS, FERAL HOUSE and CREATION BOOKS and have amassed a pretty large collection.