Lachman: 32 books
A Dark Muse
A History of the Occult
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2009
The occult was a crucial influence on the Renaissance, and it obsessed the popular thinkers of the day. But with the Age of Reason, occultism was sidelined; only charlatans found any use for it. Occult ideas did not disappear, however, but rather went underground. It developed into a fruitful source...
by Gary Lachman
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: June 9, 2011
From the sands of Alexandria via the Renaissance palaces of the Medicis, to our own times, this spiritual adventure story traces the profound influence of Hermes Trismegistus -- the 'thrice-great one', as he was often called -- on the western mind. For centuries his name ranked among the most illustrious...
Revolutionaries of the Soul
Reflections on Magicians, Philosophers, and Occultists
Language: English
Release Date: September 26, 2014
Explorers of occult mysteries and the edges of consciousness change the way we view not only the nature of reality, but also our deepest sense of self. Insightful author Gary Lachman presents punchy, enlightening, and intriguing biographies of some of the most influential esoteric luminaries in recent...
In Search of P. D. Ouspensky
The Genius in the Shadow of Gurdjieff
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2014
P. D. Ouspensky's classic work In Search of the Miraculous was the first to disseminate the ideas of G. I. Gurdjieff, the mysterious master of esoteric thought in the early twentieth century who still commands a following today. Gurdjieff's mystique has long eclipsed Ouspensky, once described by Gurdjieff...
Politics and the Occult
The Left, the Right, and the Radically Unseen
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2012
The gritty business of politics is not something we usually associate with the occult. But esoteric beliefs have influenced the destiny of nations since the time of ancient Egypt and China, when decisions of state were based on portents and astrology, to today, when presidents and prime ministers...
by Lachman, Gary
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2003
How did a decade of love and peace end in Altamont and the Manson Family bloodbath? Gary Lachman explores the sinister dalliance of rocks high rollers and a new wave of occultists, tying together John Lennon, Timothy Leary, Mick Jagger, Brian Wilson, Charles Manson, Anton LaVey, Jim Morrison, L. Ron Hubbard and many more American cultural icons.
by Colin Wilson, Gary Lachman
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2013
'He writes a clear, light prose, and he makes his interests, however bizarre, seem important.' - *Punch *
'One of the more earnest and interesting writers of his generation.' - The Guardian
'He has the kind of story-telling power which could charm the birds off the trees.' - *The...
Cognitive Psychology and Information Processing
An Introduction
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2015
First published in 1979. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Aleister Crowley
Magick, Rock and Roll, and the Wickedest Man in the World
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2014
This definitive work on the occult’s “great beast” traces the arc of his controversial life and influence on rock-and-roll giants, from the Rolling Stones to Led Zeppelin to Black Sabbath.
When Aleister Crowley died in 1947, he was not an obvious contender for the most enduring pop-culture...
by Gary Lachman
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2017
The ability to imagine is at the heart of what makes us human. Through our imagination we experience more fully the world both around us and within us. Imagination plays a key role in creativity and innovation.
Until the seventeenth century, the human imagination was celebrated. Since then, with the...
The Caretakers of the Cosmos
Living Responsibly in an Unfinished World
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2013
Drawing on esoteric, spritual and philosophical thought, this book cononsiders the all-important question -- why are we here? -- and offers a counter-argument to the current nihilsm prevalent in our world.
by Desmond Mr. Lachman, Ramana Mr. Ramaswamy, J. Mr. Green
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 1995
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 1995
Sweden's economy in the early 1990s has been characterized by a deep recession, high unemployment, a ballooning public sector budgete deficit, and a decline in the value of the currency- developments that have raised questions about the country's capacity to sustain its comprehensive welfare state. This...
Susan Feniger's Street Food
Irresistibly Crispy, Creamy, Crunchy, Spicy, Sticky, Sweet Recipes
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2012
Over her thirty-year food career—from being one of the original Food Network stars and opening Border Grill to appearing on Top Chef Masters and creating STREET—celebrity chef Susan Feniger has continually found inspiration for her renowned cooking in street food carts around the world. In Susan...
Birds Off the Perch
Therapy and Training for Your Pet Bird
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2003
You love your pet bird, even when he misbehaves, but how can you train him with compassion? Birds off the Perch proves that rewarding good behavior is kinder and more effective than traditional discipline through punishment. This revolutionary approach combines the expertise of an animal behaviorist,...