Shades In Mauve by Edward Gauntlett

[vonzos]

Shades In Mauve - A history of the Typhonian Tradition

by Edward Gauntlett (Von Zos, 2015)

The Typhonian Tradition is the purest recension of the ancient magical traditions. There is no physical apostolic succession of adepts down the ages. Rather, the Tradition percolates through the minds of those capable of carrying it: poets, artists and creative occultists. From their works elements of it are projected in novel impressions down the ages.

Shades in Mauve takes the form of an historical survey of certain streams that have fed the Typhonian Current from the distant past until comparatively recent times. Beginning with the most ancient headwaters in prehistoric Africa, it notes the appearance of springs and tributaries rising here and there throughout European history. Emphasis is placed upon the artistic and creative nature of the Current; an emphasis not amenable to a purely academic approach.

Kenneth Grant’s work forms a constant undercurrent to the discussion. The text leads out from themes that initially appeared in The Magical Revival and elaborates upon some of the topics in that first volume of the trilogies.

Introduction by Michael Staley

Standard edition of 400
Hardback, sewn binding, gilt-stamped, color frontispiece, several black and white sigil illustrations

Deluxe edition of 40
As per the standard edition plus signed, slipcased, comes with a specially produced blind-stamped sigil

The book is now available at landofzos.com

[artilect]

This is interesting! Thanks for posting the details vonzos. May I ask how many pages are in the book?

[Gregory Peters]

Yes, looking forward to this and have pre-ordered my copy! I would also be interested in a listing of chapters and authors

[vonzos]

Many thanks for the interest.

There is only one author, Gregory - Edward Gauntlett. He has written on esoteric matters before in a few journals and also was a contributor to our last book about Grant, Sounds Beyond Meaning.

I know we're biased, but we genuinely believe this is one of the most important esoteric texts to be published in some time. In his introduction, Michael Staley calls it "a valuable contribution to the understanding of Kenneth Grant’s work" and we couldn't agree more.

While, as we note, Grant's work forms an undercurrent to this text, the overall book is very much centered on identifying and tracing the Tradition as it weaves its way through history. He makes some surprising connections and observations, even some that may prove controversial. 

It's also not a dry 'history' in a literal sense - there is much arcane fact and the text is quite dense which will reward multiple readings.

The book is divided purposefully into four sections, but the chapter titles won't give much away I'm afraid. It's circa 110 pp. It's also illustrated by the author himself.

[stephen]

For those of you who have been around this site for a while, you may have noted that Edward is a member and has made the occasional contribution.

This is the first I knew about this and it certainly is interesting.  From what I know of Edward, the text should make very worthwhile reading.  As for his illustrations, I have no previous experience.

And speaking of artwork - unless I have been missing something - I have seen no mention here of the vonzos reproduction of Austin Spare's highly significant "Man is a Bundle of Ids", the production of which was posted on www.lashtal.com quite a little while ago ??

[Gregory Peters]

Aug 14, 2015 22:21:18 GMT vonzos said:

Many thanks for the interest.

There is only one author, Gregory - Edward Gauntlett. He has written on esoteric matters before in a few journals and also was a contributor to our last book about Grant, Sounds Beyond Meaning.

I know we're biased, but we genuinely believe this is one of the most important esoteric texts to be published in some time. In his introduction, Michael Staley calls it "a valuable contribution to the understanding of Kenneth Grant’s work" and we couldn't agree more.

While, as we note, Grant's work forms an undercurrent to this text, the overall book is very much centered on identifying and tracing the Tradition as it weaves its way through history. He makes some surprising connections and observations, even some that may prove controversial. 

It's also not a dry 'history' in a literal sense - there is much arcane fact and the text is quite dense which will reward multiple readings.

The book is divided purposefully into four sections, but the chapter titles won't give much away I'm afraid. It's circa 110 pp. It's also illustrated by the author himself.

This sounds very interesting and I am looking forward to reading it!

[vonzos]

Stephen, yes Edward has contributed here in the past. Shades In Mauve is a genuinely significant text, the second of several we hope to be publishing concerning Grant and the Typhonian Tradition.

Man is a Bundle of Ids has been up for pre-order for about a month while it's been in production and it should start shipping very shortly. It's a wonderful reproduction of a crucial AOS work, so finely interwoven with the Trilogies. It's release wouldn't have been possible without the help of Steffi Grant and Michael Staley.

[stephen]

Aug 19, 2015 0:59:58 GMT vonzos said:

Stephen, yes Edward has contributed here in the past. Shades In Mauve is a genuinely significant text, the second of several we hope to be publishing concerning Grant and the Typhonian Tradition.

Man is a Bundle of Ids has been up for pre-order for about a month while it's been in production and it should start shipping very shortly. It's a wonderful reproduction of a crucial AOS work, so finely interwoven with the Trilogies. It's release wouldn't have been possible without the help of Steffi Grant and Michael Staley.

Hi Vonzos.

Perhaps we should explore the possibilities here at some point ?

[vonzos]

Absolutely

[marq88]

Just completed Edward Gauntlett's 'Shades in Mauve'.

An intriguing and orientating statement on the Typhonian Tradition and creative occultism.

Further, it is beautifully written and edited. Whilst the same book could easily have been fleshed out into (yet another) occult tome, Gauntlett chooses instead to compress his work into four essays of sparse, stylistic prose.

And we are the better for it.

Highly recommended.

[vonzos]

Many thanks for the kind comments, we've passed them on to Edward. The reaction so far has been heartening and many readers seem to have 'gotten' the book exactly as the author intended.

[Nalyd Khezr Bey]

vonzos,
Has the deluxe edition of this been sent out yet? If not, do you have a time frame for when we can expect to see it?

[vonzos]

Shipping this week, as it happens!

[Nalyd Khezr Bey]

Nov 30, 2015 18:32:11 GMT vonzos said:

Shipping this week, as it happens!

Good to know. Definitely looking forward to this one.

[N0T 2]

Shades in Mauve is a deep and highly stimulating work, elegantly and effectively written. I look forward to rereading it, and to more from Mr. Gauntlett. A great book!

[Raj Don Yasser]

I just finished Shades in Mauve yesterday and was pleased to discover that not only were several of my most pertinent questions regarding the Typhonian Tradition fully explored, but that the final chapter addressed additional issues that arose while reading the previous chapters. Well written, clearly organized, length of chapters that can be read in a short sitting, and very engaging from one chapter to the next. 

[x51]

Recently got my hands on a copy of this. Quite lucid and engaging. The length of the book is quite deceiving--it's very layered.

[IMIL ˙.˙]

I managed to get my hands on a deluxe edition off JD Holmes. Very good book. Deserves a reprint.