Best Esoteric Books: 17 Recommendations for Occult & Poetry Lovers

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Few people understand the relationship between the printed word and artistic bookmaking better than Gabriel McCaughry, the visionary founder and CEO of Anathema Publishing and Fount Ultd..

In our recent episode of The Poetry Vessel Podcast, Gabriel sat down with Nathan Hassall, host and Founder of The Poetry Vessel, to explore how poetic language, Jungian psychology, and spiritual alchemy can be used to filter the divine light and heal our deepest wounds. But to truly understand Gabriel’s unique philosophy of "para-alchemy," one must look to the texts that shaped his own journey from graphic designer to artisan publisher.

If you’re looking to expand your mind, challenge your perception, and delve into the psycho-spiritual depths of the esoteric world, look no further. Culled from our deep-dive conversation and the enduring philosophy behind Anathema Publishing, below is a curated reading list of essential books for the modern spiritual pilgrim.

📚 Books Written by Gabriel McCaughry

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(h)Auroræ by Gabriel McCaughry

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PILLARS Periodical (CURATED ANTHOLOGIES)

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📚 Book Recommendations from an Occult Book Publisher

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Endymion Or The State of Entropy: A Lyrical Drama by Kurt Ward and Rebecca Yanovskaya

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Vanished Technologies by Daniel Martin Diaz (SOLD OUT)

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Nazarth: The Pillars of Gladness by Dr. Alexander Cummins

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Crooked Confessions by Dr. Ian C. Edwards

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A Gnostic Book of Hours by June Singer

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Alchemy: Poetry of Matter by Brian Cotnoir

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Nyctophilia by Zachary Horvitz

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Anámesos by Jared Kavan Walker

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📚 4 Anathema Book Recommendations from Nathan Hassall

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A Druid in Psychologist’s Clothing by Dr. Ian C. Edwards

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The Red Shepherd by Samuel David

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IAO: Ophite Iconography by Jose Gabriel Alegría Sabogal

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The Serpent Ikons by Helena van El & Shandi Azk/Bouscatier

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📚 Other Episode Mentions

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Poetic Diction by Owen Barfield

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The White Goddess by Robert Graves

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The Red Book (Liber Novus) by C.G. Jung

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