About the author
Peter J. Carroll is a British occultist and one of the founders of chaos magic, a magical approach developed in the late 1970s that treats belief and ritual form as flexible tools rather than fixed dogma. His early books Liber Null & Psychonaut and Liber Kaos: Chaos Magic for the Pandaemonaeon, both reissued by Weiser Books, remain foundational texts of the tradition, setting out practical techniques alongside a theoretical framework for magic without inherited belief systems. PsyberMagick: Advanced Ideas in Chaos Magick collects his more provocative essays on magic and occult subculture, while The Octavo and The Apophenion extend his ideas into a self-described scientific-mystical cosmology, pairing ritual material with speculation on consciousness and the structure of reality. His most recent book, This Is Chaos: Embracing the Future of Magic, published in 2025, brings together essays by later chaos magic practitioners alongside his own writing, tracing the movement from its origins to its current state.
📖 Where to start with Peter J Carroll
💬 What our editors say about Peter J Carroll's books
“Carroll’s seminal work is a chaotic masterwork that demands active participation rather than passive reading. It dismantles dogma to reveal magic as a pragmatic tool, making it unsuitable for those seeking comforting rituals or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Liber Null & Psychonaut: The Practice of Chaos Magic (Revised and Expanded Edition) Carroll, Peter J
“Carroll presents a definitive text for those committed to the rigorous study of chaos magic, offering a unique blend of theoretical depth and practical application. The revised edition successfully updates his pioneering work,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Liber Kaos: Chaos Magic for the Pandaemonaeon (Revised and Expanded Edition) (New Edition, Updated & Revised)
“Carroll delivers a provocative assault on conventional thought, merging chaos magick with hard science to interrogate consciousness and cosmic purpose. This text refuses to comfort, demanding readers rebuild their understanding…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Apophenion: A Chaos Magick Paradigm
📋 Editions by Peter J Carroll in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liber Null & Psychonaut: The Practice of Chaos Magic (Revised an | — | Weiser Books | 224 | 9781578637669 |
| Liber Kaos: Chaos Magic for the Pandaemonaeon (Revised and Expan | 2023 | Weiser Books | 192 | 9781578638048 |
| The Apophenion: A Chaos Magick Paradigm | — | Mandrake | 168 | 9781869928650 |
| The Octavo: A Sorcerer-Scientist's Grimoire | 2010 | Mandrake | 186 | 9781906958176 |
| PsyberMagick: Advanced Ideas in Chaos Magick (UK) | 2017 | Original Falcon Press | 138 | 9781935150657 |
| The Left-Hand Path of Magick: The Definitive Reference Guide to | 2026 | Weiser Books | 288 | 9781578639212 |
| This Is Chaos: Embracing the Future of Magic | 2025 | Weiser Books | 288 | 9781578638734 |
| Magical AI Grimoire: A Book of Shadows for Contemporary Chaos | 2025 | Weiser Books | 288 | 9781578638475 |
