THE BOOK OF PLEASURE: The Psychology of Ecstasy. Special Numbered Bookplate Edition.
London: Jerusalem Press, 2011. First Pochin Edition. Limited to 900 hand-numbered copies, with the special original bookplate issued by artist, Joseph Uccello, that corresponds to the numbered volume, laid in. A FINE PREMIUM CLOTH COPY in fine dust jacket. First published in 1913, this magical book is resplendent with full page symbolist illustrations, that represent some of the artist's most corrosive, erotic, and beautiful drawings. Many examples of his automatic drawings and sigils are included and explored. Frontispiece in color and features a restored version of one of the original illustrations. Evocative introduction by Alan Moore, and an illustrated analytical magical essay, by Michael Staley entitled, "The Zos and the Kia, or Collective Unconscious". Small folio. Item #18390
Price: $149.00
