The Book of Ugly Ecstasy by Austin Osman Spare | FIRST EDITION | London: Fulgur, 1997 | Dust Jacket Included

The Book of Ugly Ecstasy by Austin Osman Spare | FIRST EDITION | London: Fulgur, 1997 | Dust Jacket Included

Product Highlights:

• First Edition published by Fulgur in 1997
• Includes a prophetic excerpt from Spare's unpublished writings: "The Prophecy of Logomachies"
• Introduction by Robert Ansell, who designed this exquisite production
• Custom cloth binding with French papers and a cream dust jacket

Collector's Item Details:

• Format: Tall quarto, approximately 12.25" x 9.5"
• Unpaginated, featuring approximately 24 heavy stock pages
• Contains 23 black-and-white line drawings and one color plate tipped in
• Top fore edge gilt for an elegant finish

Contents:The Book of Ugly Ecstasy is a haunting sketchbook that showcases Austin Osman Spare's immensely powerful line drawings created in 1924. This important work directly communicates the essence of the "cultus" to which Spare was an adept. Discovered in 1991 after being deemed "lost" during World War II, it has been fully restored and beautifully printed and bound.

Why This Book Is Special:

• Unique Artistic Vision: Offers a rare glimpse into Spare's introspective period and his artistic mastery
• Limited Availability: An uncirculated first edition, making it a valuable addition for collectors of occult literature
• Cultural Significance: A vital contribution to the study of Spare's work and the broader context of Western esotericism

Secure this exquisite piece of occult history today and immerse yourself in the powerful artistry of Austin Osman Spare.