Luke Edward Hall Books

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcane practices has remained a classic since first published in 1928. Hall’s densely detailed writings explore topics ranging from Hermeticism to Tarot, Egyptian mythology to Pythagorean theory. Each chapter is accompanied by the vivid illustrations of artist J. Augustus Knapp, with additional images by Mihran Serailian found in the companion volume, each taking their own unique approach to nearly 60 artworks depicting occult subject matter. The initial concept for what became known as Hall’s “Great Book”, first began in 1923 when the young Los Angeles-based orator began a months-long trip around the globe. Circumnavigating by ship, Hall visited Egypt, China and India, immersing himself in the philosophical and religious history of each country. Upon his return he spent the next five years penning his massive compendium of philosophy and myth. Nearly a century after its release, this iconic masterwork has been reproduced for the first time from the rare and extravagant original edition. This meticulously-restored version of Hall’s “Great Book” is also accompanied by an expansive companion book, featuring condensed summaries of each chapter of The Secret Teachings, alongside newly-discovered artworks, rare photography...

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Great Architecture of the World. This book is an illustrated history from Stonehenge to the Twentieth Century. The book is edited by John Julius Norwich. It was first published in 19...

Sixty Years of Interior Design: The World of McMillen by Erica Brown. Hardcover, 1st edition. Binding is tight and and there is no visible wear.

The Material World of Eyre Hall: Four Centuries of Chesapeake History Edited by Carl R. Lounsbury. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Published by D Giles Ltd, London, 2021. This is ...

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Great Modern Architecture: The World's Most Spectacar Buildings Hardcover – January 1, 2009 by Bill Price. From the Publisher "All architecture is shelter...

A History of Ballet and Dance in the Western World Book by Alexander Bland. Title A History of Ballet and Dance in the Western World Author Alexander Bland Publisher Praeger, 1976...

National Geographic Atlas of the World, Eighth Edition National Geographic This is a beautiful large library or hardcover coffee table book. Title: National Geographic Atlas of th...

The world of ISLAM. Faith, people, culture. 490 illustrations, 160 in colour, 330 photographs drawings and maps. A concise, illustrated history of Islam which considers all aspects o...

Beautiful and Collectible Vintage 1968 Hardback Time Life Library of Art “The World of Rembrandt” Book. The World of Rembrandt 1606-1669 by Robert Wallace. New York, NY, Time Life ...