About the author
This catalogue entry is listed under Unknown Author because the two grimoires attached to it have no identifiable individual writer. The Arbatel of Magick: The Magick of the Ancients is a reprint of one of the early grimoires of Western ceremonial magic, focused on white magic and organized as a series of aphorisms covering various branches of spiritual and occult knowledge. The Grand Grimoire: The Red Dragon reprints a text variously classified over the centuries as a genuine grimoire, a piece of folk literature, or a later fabrication, forming part of the broader collection of Renaissance-era magical works loosely grouped as the Grand Grimoire alongside texts such as the Black Pullet and the Lesser Keys of Solomon. Both editions serve readers interested in primary historical grimoire texts of ceremonial and folk magic rather than in a modern author's interpretation of the tradition.
📖 Where to start with Unknown Author
💬 What our editors say about Unknown Author's books
“This seminal work offers a refreshing perspective on magical practice by championing ethical application and philosophical depth. However, it does not suit readers seeking dramatic rituals, blood magic, or complex ceremonial…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Arbatel of Magick: The Magick of the Ancients
“While this edition serves as a fascinating artifact for students of occult history, it is not for the faint of heart or the uninitiated. The text’s notorious transgressiveness and use of dangerous substances make it unsuitable…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Grand Grimoire: The Red Dragon
“While this grimoire offers a raw look into the tradition of demonic evocation, it is not suitable for casual readers or those new to occultism who may be unprepared for its intense subject matter. The text demands a serious…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Grimorium Verum: The True Grimoire
📋 Editions by Unknown Author in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arbatel of Magick: The Magick of the Ancients | 2018 | Createspace Independent Pu | 46 | 9781719124348 |
| The Grand Grimoire: The Red Dragon | 2015 | Createspace Independent Pu | 60 | 9781506186016 |
| Grimorium Verum: The True Grimoire | — | Createspace Independent Pu | — | 9781519209283 |