About the author
Ramsey Dukes is the pen name of Lionel Snell, a British writer on magic, psychology, and philosophy known for treating occultism as a serious intellectual and practical discipline rather than mere belief. Published mainly through Mouse That Spins, his catalogue here includes What I Did in My Holidays, a collection of essays on black magic, Satanism, and devil worship, and BLAST Your Way to Megabuck$ with My Secret Sex-Power Formula, a wry title covering reflections on the spiritual path. Dukes is known for an essayistic, often provocative and self-deprecating style, examining why modern life seems to contain less magic and what role figures like the charlatan or the demon of "no compromise" play in ceremonial thinking. His work sits at the intersection of ceremonial magic and cultural critique, aimed at readers who want occultism discussed with irony and rigor rather than devotional certainty.
📖 Where to start with Ramsey Dukes
💬 What our editors say about Ramsey Dukes's books
“Ramsey Dukes delivers a sharp, witty critique that demands active engagement from the reader. The text excels in its intellectual rigor, forcing a re-examination of Satanism and devil worship not as mere rebellion, but as…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on What I Did In My Holidays: - essays on black magic, Satanism, devil worship and other niceties
“Dukes delivers an incisive collection that dissects traditional black magic alongside the 'demons' of contemporary existence. The essays offer compelling clarity on societal norms, making it a strong choice for established…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on What I Did In My Holidays: - essays on black magic, Satanism, devil worship and other niceties
“The text presents a bold theoretical challenge to conventional occult thought, yet its abstract nature may alienate those seeking straightforward ritual instructions or clear-cut dogma. While the concept of a 'third principle'…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Good The Bad The Funny: de Arcano Nostrae Sanctissimae Mirabilisque Trinitatis
📋 Editions by Ramsey Dukes in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What I Did In My Holidays: - essays on black magic, Satanism, de | 2011 | Mouse That Spins | 410 | 9780904311204 |
| What I Did In My Holidays: - essays on black magic, Satanism, de | 2019 | Mouse That Spins | 410 | 9780904311259 |
| The Good The Bad The Funny: de Arcano Nostrae Sanctissimae Mirab | 2002 | Mouse That Spins | 300 | 9780904311211 |
| BLAST Your Way To Megabuck$ with my SECRET Sex-Power Formula: .. | — | Mouse That Spins | 240 | 9780904311136 |
| The Good The Bad The Funny: de Arcano Nostrae Sanctissimae Mirab | 2002 | Mouse That Spins | 300 | 9780904311105 |
