Diary of a Drug Fiend. This captivating novel, first published in 1922, explores the alluring highs and harrowing lows of addiction through the lens of Crowley’s unique philosophical and occult perspective.
The Story
Follow the passionate and chaotic journey of Peter Pendragon and his lover, Lou, as they are drawn into a whirlwind romance fueled by drugs and reckless abandon. What begins as a euphoric escapade soon spirals into despair, forcing them to confront their inner demons and search for redemption through Crowley's mystical philosophy, Thelema.
Why Listen?
Narrated with gripping intensity, this audiobook brings to life Crowley’s vivid prose, plunging listeners into the decadent and turbulent world of early 20th-century Europe. Both a cautionary tale and a philosophical exploration, Diary of a Drug Fiend offers a raw and unflinching look at the human spirit's struggle between desire and discipline.
Perfect for fans of historical fiction, esoteric literature, and compelling narratives, this audiobook is an essential addition to your collection. Whether you’re drawn to Crowley’s influence on occult thought or intrigued by the themes of addiction and self-discovery, this release promises an unforgettable auditory experience.
Edward Alexander Crowley was born on 12th October 1875 to wealthy parents in Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire.He was educated at Malvern College, Tonbridge School, Eastbourne College and finally Trinity College, Cambridge where he focused on his passions of mountaineering and poetry and published several volumes.Life for Crowley was to abandon his parents’ Christian faith and instead to inject himself into Western esotericism. In 1898, he joined the esoteric Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and was trained in ceremonial magic before studying both Hindu and Buddhist practices in India.On his Egyptian honeymoon in 1904 he claimed contact with an entity―Aiwass―who gave him the sacred Book of the Law which served as the basis for the Thelema religion where he identified as its prophet. During the Great War, which he spent in the United States, he claimed to be working for British Intelligence but by the 1920s he had decamped to pursue a libertine lifestyle in Sicily, and in the ensuing scandals was evicted by the Italian Government.He divided the following two decades between France, Germany, and England, and the continuing promotion of Thelema.During his life he gained widespread notoriety for his drug use, his bisexuality, and his alarming views on society. In short, polite society frowned on his ways, his thoughts and his influence but to many others his stance had much of value. Even after death he was a darling for the 60’s counterculture but his influence has since waned. His literary works were both prolific and covered many topics. In the early part of his career he published many poetry books, even plays, before his darker and more forceful works came to dominate his output.Aleister Crowley died on 1st December 1947 at Hastings in England. He was 72.
Edward Alexander Crowley was born on 12th October 1875 to wealthy parents in Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire.He was educated at Malvern College, Tonbridge School, Eastbourne College and finally Trinity College, Cambridge where he focused on his passions of mountaineering and poetry and published several volumes.Life for Crowley was to abandon his parents’ Christian faith and instead to inject himself into Western esotericism. In 1898, he joined the esoteric Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and was trained in ceremonial magic before studying both Hindu and Buddhist practices in India.On his Egyptian honeymoon in 1904 he claimed contact with an entity―Aiwass―who gave him the sacred Book of the Law which served as the basis for the Thelema religion where he identified as its prophet. During the Great War, which he spent in the United States, he claimed to be working for British Intelligence but by the 1920s he had decamped to pursue a libertine lifestyle in Sicily, and in the ensuing scandals was evicted by the Italian Government.He divided the following two decades between France, Germany, and England, and the continuing promotion of Thelema.During his life he gained widespread notoriety for his drug use, his bisexuality, and his alarming views on society. In short, polite society frowned on his ways, his thoughts and his influence but to many others his stance had much of value. Even after death he was a darling for the 60’s counterculture but his influence has since waned. His literary works were both prolific and covered many topics. In the early part of his career he published many poetry books, even plays, before his darker and more forceful works came to dominate his output.Aleister Crowley died on 1st December 1947 at Hastings in England. He was 72
Edward Alexander Crowley was born on 12th October 1875 to wealthy parents in Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire.He was educated at Malvern College, Tonbridge School, Eastbourne College and finally Trinity College, Cambridge where he focused on his passions of mountaineering and poetry and published several volumes.Life for Crowley was to abandon his parents’ Christian faith and instead to inject himself into Western esotericism. In 1898, he joined the esoteric Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and was trained in ceremonial magic before studying both Hindu and Buddhist practices in India.On his Egyptian honeymoon in 1904 he claimed contact with an entity―Aiwass―who gave him the sacred Book of the Law which served as the basis for the Thelema religion where he identified as its prophet. During the Great War, which he spent in the United States, he claimed to be working for British Intelligence but by the 1920s he had decamped to pursue a libertine lifestyle in Sicily, and in the ensuing scandals was evicted by the Italian Government.He divided the following two decades between France, Germany, and England, and the continuing promotion of Thelema.During his life he gained widespread notoriety for his drug use, his bisexuality, and his alarming views on society. In short, polite society frowned on his ways, his thoughts and his influence but to many others his stance had much of value. Even after death he was a darling for the 60’s counterculture but his influence has since waned. His literary works were both prolific and covered many topics. In the early part of his career he published many poetry books, even plays, before his darker and more forceful works came to dominate his output.Aleister Crowley died on 1st December 1947 at Hastings in England. He was 72
Step into the mystic echoes of Aleister Crowley's channeled masterpiece, 'Liber Al vel Legis: The Book of the Law,' as it unfolds in a unique two-part audiobook experience. Renowned narrator and musician Dennis Logan guide you through the profound verses in the first half, and in the second half, witness a captivating transformation as the narration intertwines seamlessly with a curated hip-hop beat tape.
Explore the enigmatic world of Aleister Crowley, a trailblazer in the realms of the occult. At the heart of 'Liber Al vel Legis' lies a channeled dialogue between Crowley and the mysterious entity Aiwass, transcribed by Crowley's wife Rose Edith. This foundational text became the cornerstone of Thelema, emphasizing the liberating principle, 'Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.'
⚡ A Dual-Realm Exploration: This two-part audiobook invites you to explore the duality of Crowley's revelations. The first half offers a traditional, immersive narration, providing a deep dive into the mystic verses. In the second half, witness the alchemical fusion of Logan's narration with a carefully selected hip-hop beat tape, elevating the experience and bringing a fresh, contemporary perspective to 'Liber Al vel Legis.'
A year or so before the beginning of World War I, a young woman named Lisa la Giuffria is seduced by a white magician, Cyril Grey, and persuaded into helping him in a magical battle with a black magician and his black lodge. Grey is attempting to raise the level of his force by impregnating the girl with the soul of an ethereal being — the moonchild. To achieve this, she will have to be kept in a secluded environment, and many preparatory magical rituals will be carried out. The black magician Douglas is bent on destroying Grey’s plan. However, Grey's ultimate motives may not be what they appear. The moonchild rituals are carried out in southern Italy, but the occult organizations are based in Paris and England. At the end of the book, the war breaks out, and the white magicians support the Allies, while the black magicians support the Central Powers.
Written in by Aleister Crowley in 1908, this short story demonstrates his first hand experience with psychedelic drug use. Mind altering substances were just entering western culture in the early 20th century and the author paints a picture of the potential of bliss and horror of these novel hallucinogens in 'The Drug'
Aleister Crowley was a British occultist, writer, philosopher and mystic. Crowley was also an influential member in several occult organizations, including the Golden Dawn and Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.). In this rare voice clip from 1920, made on a wax cylinder in London, Crowley reads excerpts from The Gnostic Mass. Recording obtained and published by Rick Sheridan.
Edward Alexander Crowley was born on 12th October 1875 to wealthy parents in Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire.He was educated at Malvern College, Tonbridge School, Eastbourne College and finally Trinity College, Cambridge where he focused on his passions of mountaineering and poetry and published several volumes.Life for Crowley was to abandon his parents' Christian faith and instead to inject himself into Western esotericism. In 1898, he joined the esoteric Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and was trained in ceremonial magic before studying both Hindu and Buddhist practices in India.On his Egyptian honeymoon in 1904 he claimed contact with an entity?Aiwass?who gave him the sacred Book of the Law which served as the basis for the Thelema religion where he identified as its prophet. During the Great War, which he spent in the United States, he claimed to be working for British Intelligence but by the 1920s he had decamped to pursue a libertine lifestyle in Sicily, and in the ensuing scandals was evicted by the Italian Government.He divided the following two decades between France, Germany, and England, and the continuing promotion of Thelema.During his life he gained widespread notoriety for his drug use, his bisexuality, and his alarming views on society. In short, polite society frowned on his ways, his thoughts and his influence but to many others his stance had much of value. Even after death he was a darling for the 60's counterculture but his influence has since waned. His literary works were both prolific and covered many topics. In the early part of his career he published many poetry books, even plays, before his darker and more forceful works came to dominate his output.Aleister Crowley died on 1st December 1947 at Hastings in England. He was 72.
Love. Perhaps the one word solution for everything. An emotion, a state of mind that we strive for, search for. A wondrous force that binds, inspires, and a force that can spin out of control; unbalanced and fragile. Love reflects, changes and embraces us all. In this series we explore the many facets of love through literary talents that span both time and country. The capture of love in this life is a very special happening, it may only strike us once, and for some perhaps never. But what if those on the ‘other side’ have designs on us? What if their desire is just so strong that we can’t resist? Can true love survive?1 - Love Beyond the Grave - Short Stories - An Introduction2 - The Testament of Magdalen Blair - Part 1 by Aleister Crowley3 - The Testament of Magdalen Blair - Part 2 by Aleister Crowley4 - The Dream Woman by Wilkie Collins5 - The Phantom Rickshaw by Rudyard Kipling6 - Strange Event in the Life of Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu7 - The Story of Salome by Amelia Edwards8 - The Moonlit Road by Ambrose Bierce9 - The Haunted Orchard by Richard Gallienne10 - The Mystery of the Semi Detached by Edith Nesbit11 - The Cold Embrace by Mary Elizabeth Braddon12 - The Snow by Hugh Walpole13 - The Second Generation by Algernon Blackwood14 - Since I Died by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps15 - Wake Not the Dead - Part 1 by Ernst Raupach16 - Wake Not the Dead - Part 2 by Ernst Raupach
Eight Lectures on Yoga is a book by English occultist and teacher Aleister Crowley about the practice of Yoga. The book is number four of volume three of The Equinox, which was published by the Ordo Templi Orientis. The work is largely a demystified look at Yoga, using little to no jargon or satirical humor. It is divided under two sections into eight parts, which are transcripts of eight one-hour lectures on the subject given by Crowley.
Eight Lectures on Yoga is divided into two sections: 'Yoga for Yahoos' and 'Yoga for Yellowbellies'. In the book, Crowley instructs students on the steps needed to approach mysticism through Yoga, and details the complications that arise along the path. One intent Crowley had in writing the book was to dispel the various myths surrounding Yoga in Europe at the time - most thought it to be an exotic, Eastern ritual of the ancient past.
