The Writings of Austin Osman Spare: The Book of Pleasure, and The Focus of Life, and Anathema of Zos

The Book of Pleasure (Self-Love): The Psychology of Ecstasy - This book explores the concept of the "Kia," which is Spare's idea of the self that is free from all constraints, including the influence of the conscious mind. He introduces the practice of "Sigilization" as a method to bypass the conscious mind and communicate directly with the subconscious. The book is a mixture of mystical ideas and psychological insights, aiming to guide the reader toward self-realization through a unique fo...