The Benighted Path: Primeval Gnosis and the Monstrous Soul by Richard Gavin

[Dr. Valzer]

Greetings. I thought I might post this announcement for those TLO members who might be interested:

I've a special new book forthcoming. Entitled THE BENIGHTED PATH: PRIMEVAL GNOSIS AND THE MONSTROUS SOUL, this is a non-fiction book of esoteric thought and praxis that explores Night Consciousness. It is now available for pre-order via Theion Publishing of Germany.

Here is the publisher's description --

"Twisting beyond the placid boundaries of civilization is an ancient path of nocturnal Gnosis. Its stalkers do not march the linear road of human progress but instead orient their souls to the luminous, haunted darkness of the Night Primeval. Many have glimpsed this eerie realm, when sleep has delivered them onto the back of the charging Night-Mare, and recollections of these brief visitations survive in countless tales of terror and in the folklore of locales rumoured to be fey or cursed. Rare, however, is the individual who willingly pays the tariff and passes irretrievably through that twilight of existence in order to become Benighted.

In his highly anticipated first full length book of occult non-fiction, Richard Gavin draws on the shadow aspects of a variety of traditions, including the khabit of Ancient Egypt, the Biocentrism of Ludwig Klages, Aghora, the Gothic, and David Beth’s pan-daemonic Gnosis, and distills them through his own esoteric praxis of more than two decades. The Benighted Path is an intense exploration of the breach through which the egoic self is slain in order to unleash the aspirant’s true Monstrous Soul. Only then may the Benighted offer their adoration to the Gorgon and partake of the Sidereal Feast.

Enriched by appropriate conjurations, ritual instructions and a treatise on the Faustian pact, this work is indispensable for any serious student of the nocturnal currents and pathways."

Further details and ordering information can be found here:

The Benighted Path: Primeval Gnosis and the Monstrous Soul (Theion Publishing)

Thanks, all. I hope this wasn't too intrusive.

Best,
Richard

[Michael]

This sounds great. Thanks so much for giving us the head's up!

[Dr. Valzer]

Quote Originally Posted by Michael

This sounds great. Thanks so much for giving us the head's up!

My pleasure, Michael. I appreciate the compliment. Based on the discussions I've had with different TLO members over the years I had a feeling that some of them would find THE BENIGHTED PATH of interest.

Best,
Richard

[Dr. Valzer]

A brief update for any TLO members interested in obtaining one of the special Auric Editions of THE BENIGHTED PATH: I have been informed that Theion Publishing has only a handful of these editions remaining. These too are expected to sell quickly.

I mention this not as a "sales pitch," but as encouragement for those who wish to own one of the talismanic versions to act quickly. I would hate for those who harbour a serious interest in the nocturnal Mysteries to miss out.

Standard hardcover editions are still available, but the Auric Editions are almost gone. Forewarned is forearmed.

[luciferfell]

Are these only available through the publisher.. or will outlets like Amazon be carrying them to?

[beakripped]

No, Amazon doesn't carry books from this publisher. Some other distributors (JD Holmes, for instance) who specialize in occult books will.

[Dr. Valzer]

luciferfell - Yes, beakripped is correct. Amazon will not be carrying this title. JD Holmes and likely a few other vendors of occult publications will be stocking the Standard Editions. However, the special Auric Editions are available only through Theion directly.

Thank you so much for your interest!

Best,
Richard

[Dr. Valzer]

Theion Publishing offered the first glimpse of The Benighted Path. Hardcover, bound in blood-orange cloth with black typeface and Medusa glyph.

Pre-ordered copies should be shipping from Munich, Germany in the very near future.

[beakripped]

I love the excerpts you posted on facebook. Unfortunately I'll have to wait a little longer than everyone else since I bought the both editions.

[Dr. Valzer]

I greatly appreciate your support, beakripped.