Karl Stone

[chapter53]

I'm interested in what other people here think of Karl Stone's work. I've read posts elsewhere that claim it isn't worth the (rather expensive) paper it's written on.
I read The Moonchild of Yesod several years ago (when it was released as a .pdf)and quite enjoyed it. I thought it was very creative and obviously Typhonian. I honestly don't remember a lot from it and will likely dig it out again.
I just ordered the two more recent books by him (the Star of Hastur and his Necronomicon) and was informed that a new work by this author is in the works called the Wizards Potion, looks fun.

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[JMH]

I don't know Him or his work. The outline sure seems like fun and appeals to my psychonautic vocation.

But comparing itself with Abre-Melin, of claiming to have figured it all out seems a bit dogmatic and egoistical.

I am curious of reading your impressions once you get your hands on it tho.

[N0T 2]

Nov 30, 2018 18:06:56 GMT chapter53 said:

I'm interested in what other people here think of Karl Stone's work. I've read posts elsewhere that claim it isn't worth the (rather expensive) paper it's written on.
I read The Moonchild of Yesod several years ago (when it was released as a .pdf)and quite enjoyed it. I thought it was very creative and obviously Typhonian. I honestly don't remember a lot from it and will likely dig it out again.
I just ordered the two more recent books by him (the Star of Hastur and his Necronomicon) and was informed that a new work by this author is in the works called the Wizards Potion, looks fun.

Your post filled me with hope.  I clicked on the image and read the blurb, after looking at the cover art. All three acts were incongruous with the statement:

"In these writings, the Author reveals the Secret of the Great Work, and shows how he has perfectly understood its Magistery ... ".

...contained on the jacket.

Wouldn't a perfect magister revealing the supreme arcanum 1. be able to afford/execute better cover art to wrap it in; 2.   not need to say so because you'd be saying it quietly to yourself as his work blew your mind;  3. less desperate, egocentric, and unoriginal advertising language? Not to be too hard on the chap, maybe it's fun to read, but still, when someone introduces themselves like this, it's hard not to want to projectile spew in their faces. The Supreme Arcanum, and his prospective readers, deserve a bit better than someone just basically having a massive wank about how good they want you to think they are on the cover of a vanity publication, why do people feel the need to do this, ffs let your work speak for itself and get out of the way.

Either that or he's right and this book will change my life omg.

[Sutekh]

You would find that hard to do as he is dead.

[stephen]

Hi Sutekh, I believe that you are confusing 'Karl Stone', otherwise Charles Papapetrou, with 'Stafford Stone', otherwise Robert Agasucci. Sadly, the latter, a friend and old comrade in the Typhonian Order is indeed dead.

Robert was good enough to send me a complimentary copy of 'The Moonchild of Yesod'. The book failed to deliver on both of its subtitles and was only superficially 'Typhonian'. Beautifully produced though; the best thing about it were Robert's five coloured illustrations.