1st Edition 1978 Don Juan, Mescalito and Modern Magic by Nevill Drury

Description: This 1978 trade paperback is a first edition of Nevill Drury's book, "Don Juan, Mescalito and Modern Magic / The Mythology of Inner Space". It appears to be the first printing with no others mentioned. "First published in 1978, Don Juan, Mescalito and Modern Magic begins with an analysis of the Castaneda material from the viewpoint of its inherently magical content. The author examines the symbiotic gestures, the magical actions and the mind-altering techniques employed by the brujo Don Juan, and then goes on to draw comparisons with two other schools of thought: the psychedelic development of the 1960s and the Western Magical Tradition. The essential aim throughout is to show that there is a basically Western shamanism which uses Western symbols and is easily accessible. The shamanistic practices of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn are examined in this context. Considerable emphasis is also placed on mythological aspects associated with out-of-the-body experiences and their relevance to both the Don Juan Mescalito imagery and the Qabalistic and Tarot symbols found in Western Magic. This book will be of interest to students of religion, history and literature." This copy is in good++ condition. No creases to spine or covers but it has been used. The front cover shows no wear, no edge wear. The rear cover has a small ding on the side edge and some peeling of the plastic coating. One page has a folded corner. There are small notations on some pages in the first half of the book and some brief notation on the rear blank end paper. The second half of the text seems untouched. The book measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches. 229 pages. Ships with USPS media mail.

Price: 25 USD

Location: Denver, Colorado

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