Welcome to LivingSocial: Books

Extreme Fiction is definitely Xtreme -- as in pornographic. Between the massive orgy that is "Milk is Very Good for You" and (imaginary?) sex in a falling "Elevator," I'm quite disturbed at what is considered quality literature: let's not forget the incest in "Cornsilk." A variety of writing styles are implemented including collage, which is implemented in "Pastoralia," a mundane story about the superfluity worker-boss relations and the all-powerful cor... (show more)

Extreme Fiction is definitely Xtreme -- as in pornographic. Between the massive orgy that is "Milk is Very Good for You" and (imaginary?) sex in a falling "Elevator," I'm quite disturbed at what is considered quality literature: let's not forget the incest in "Cornsilk." A variety of writing styles are implemented including collage, which is implemented in "Pastoralia," a mundane story about the superfluity worker-boss relations and the all-powerful corporation. Some of the stories are great discussion pieces. "Is it Sexual Harassment Yet?" displays a story from two different perspectives, and it is up to the reader to decide which character is at fault, a stalker, or flat-out crazy. Even "The Fall River Axe Murders" makes one ponder if Lizzie Borden was really insane or justified. These rare gems are the reason to buy this book, which is not for younger readers, and even the more read community should be wary of its contents. (show less)

Excellent introduction to anyone interested in ritual magick, especially in the Golden Dawn tradition. It gives a lot of background on the order itself, but also on Hermeticism in general. It covers the history of the order, it's teachings, notable figures in the order, and is filled with quotes from many different authors and books that are worth checking out. I wouldn't recommend this as someone's very first book in studying the occult. For that I would recommend Donald Michael Craig's &quo... (show more)

Excellent introduction to anyone interested in ritual magick, especially in the Golden Dawn tradition. It gives a lot of background on the order itself, but also on Hermeticism in general. It covers the history of the order, it's teachings, notable figures in the order, and is filled with quotes from many different authors and books that are worth checking out. I wouldn't recommend this as someone's very first book in studying the occult. For that I would recommend Donald Michael Craig's "Modern Magick". I would get this book once you have a basic idea of what ritual magick is, and you have heard of the Golden Dawn but aren't familiar with who they were and what they taught. It is a good system to learn by, and this book does a good job outlining it's teachings. Especially valuable is the chapter on the grades of the Golden Dawn and the process of initiation. (show less)