Aleister Crowley and the 20th century Synthesis of Magic by Dave Evans.... a quick introduction to the life and times and significance of the man and it also introduces some original new material... (which) ... fascinating and controversial. Explores in some depth Crowley's connections to British Intelligence... interesting background material on some of the people associated with Crowley, and most controversially for Thelemites, he suggests that the Book Of The Law shows evidence of plagiarism ... this probably won't bother Chaoists in the slightest. For them the Book of the Law stands or falls on its own merits or usefulness, but Crowleyites may suffer apoplexy.
The History of British Magic After Crowley by Dave Evans... exhibits a high standards of research and reference.. contains new and previously unpublished material. We must congratulate Evans for bringing .. modern magic into the realm of credible academic study... extensive material on ... Austin Spare, the ghastly Amado 'Crowley', Kenneth Grant, and the confusing and unfinished history of the Chaos Magicians, plus ... other figures...helpfully punctuated with historical and sociological asides which puts the events in context. ...not only a good read in itself, but it will also stand as an historical document and a work of reference for generations to come... definitely one for the archives, and I'm not just saying that because it contains numerous references to me and my colleagues and friends.
Kaostar! by 'Francis Breakspear'...outrageously funny and scurrilous....this tasty morsel of off-white magic will outrage fluffy bunny new-age spiritual types and delight Chaoists everywhere...a wealth of handy tips.. Peter J Carroll