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Surrealism and the occult (Nadia Choucha) Many people associate Surrealism with politics but it was also permeated by occult ideas. A fact often overlooked by art historians. The fascinating book concerns itself with magical subculture and the roll it played in the development of a great art movement, It also shows how many surrealists and their predecessors were steeped in magical ideas: Kandinsky, with his involvement in Theosophy; the sorcery of Salvador Dali; the alchemy of Pablo Picasso, and the Shamanism of Max Erst and Leonona Carrington. A refreshing perspective on the surrealist movement's association with the occult...very exciting for the British audience in particular is her inclination is to focus whole chapters on major British Surrealists such as Leonora Carrington and Max Erst. A well structured not over Academic book in an area needing such research..."(lovely Jobly). "New inspiration to fantasists the flesh...."(Body Art Magazine){.PB.£8.991869928164.mandrake.}

PAN'S DAUGHTER: The Magical World of Roseleen Norton(Nevill Drury) in the 1950s Rosaleen Norton was popularly known in Australia as the Witch of Kings Cross.
A colourful.bohemian figure from the Sidney's red light district. A natural trance artist.who experimented with self -hypnosis and as a result of her visionary explorations portrayed a wide range of supernatural beings in her paintings and drawings.
Her 'pagan'art plunged her into continuous controversy and was the focus of obscenity trials.
Her visionary drawings can be compared with those of English trance artist Austin Osrman Spare.
This is the first account of her life as a whole and looks both at her magical beliefs and her art and includes a facinating selection of previously UN published material! "-An extremely important document detailing the public and private prices this courageous unsung woman-hero paid for unapologetically'dealing with life on other planes of being'." EIDOS(Everyone is Doing Outrageous Sex) Surrealism and the Occult.{188pp.48 illus.} [PB. £7.99, 1889928318, Mandrake]

Not for your eyes.- You are well in your own mind.- able in this age of discovery to handle this material.
"That which is hidden"
Simply Occult
Another Avenue you must explore for those looking for subject matter.
Convert the visions into paintings

SIDEWAYS: Shaking, Swaying and Serpent Mysteries (Jan Fries)
The definite study of magical trance and possession techniques.
The author is inspired by the Nordic tradition of Seidr. Said to have been taught to the human race by Odin. "Very highly Recommended..."(the Cauldron)" Jan Fries shows himself to be one of the most innovative and creative of contemporary magical authors.
This is the best book on practical! Magick that I have seen for some time... an extreme useful body of techniques which any practically minded magician will be able to use.
Beautifully illustrated.
Mandrake should be applauded for producing yet another fine book of modern magical practice and thought. Buy it you wont be disappointed.("Phill Hine in Chaos International 22)." {Sani Reviewing in White Dragon)"{350pp.48 illus}(PB£10.99.118699928369.Mandrake.)

Reading these books I hope will open your eyes. To reveal many of those talented Artists's in obscurity. Their work sometimes Suppressed-And information of their work brushed under the carpet.

An Observation by Artist Victor.Morgan