Gems from the Equinox: Instructions by Aleister Crowley for His Own Magical Order Hardcover – November 30, 2007

This book is an amazing collection of some of the best writings of Crowley. Scientific illuminism, and it is beyond illuminating if taken seriously to heart. The writings are lucid and eloquent and perfectly organized for the home student of the occult or life. I highly recommend having this book in your collection...oh my kittay also approved!🐱

This review is specifically a comparison of the New Falcon 2nd Edition, 1st Printing of "Gems" to other printings and editions. Those of us who invest in our books want and need comparisons of publishing facts and flaws. Please see other reviews regarding the most excellent content of this book-- I presume the reader has some familiarity Mr. Crowley, and has some idea of his body of work: this review is for bibliophile collectors.The 2nd Edition, 1st Printing is not the edition pictured, pictured is the 2nd or 3rd Printing. The 1st Printing has a canvas spine and cardboard boards-- very durable. The 1st Printing is Smythe-Sewn, the 2nd and 3rd Printings are glue-bound-- this is to say that the backing/spine of the 1st Printing is very durable where the 2nd & 3rd Printings have a tendency to split at a point that is multiply opened, whereas the Smythe-Sewn edition will lay flat and open. the 2nd and 3rd Printings (pictured) have a non-flexible cardboard spine.The 3rd Edition Gems from the Equinox: Instructions by Aleister Crowley for His Own Magical Order falls somewhere between the 1st Edition and the 2nd Edition 1st Printing in quality and durability. It is a burgundy red leatherette hardback, flexible spine and Smythe-sewn, durable and very affordable for the new student.The edition that most collectors will eventually find that they want is the 1974 Llewellyn Red Leatherette; it's eye-popping red color and silver leaf on the spine and cover makes is a beautiful edition and can be found here: Gems from the Equinox: Instructions by Aleister Crowley for his own magical order. It is also Smythe-Sewn. This 1st edition is often a little more expensive; The New Falcon 2nd edition 1st printing is not as pretty but it is just as durable.Be careful which edition you choose. Compare prices. Compare sellers. Ask for photos. There are some bargains to be found in this title, choose carefully: This is *one* book on Magick that you will want to keep the rest of your life-- careful selection of available editions and printings will ensure you'll find a copy that will last you that long.A differently edited collection of the same material with additional currently out-of-print A.'.A.'. publications is available in paperback from Lulu.com as ''Diamonds From The Equinox.''(Please add any suggestions to the comments section below and vote if you liked this review and/or found it helpful. Please note that the Reviewer has no control of the edition that Amazon.com chooses to run with this review.)

93/93/93 A must have! for anyone undertaking THE G.W.! along with the magickal and mystical A.'.A.'. book an 777 3/4 youre pretty much set. most of the other libers you can get online but youl need these if you wanna get anywhere . has the Oath's for each grade up to dominus liminus (babe of the abysso r ADEPT WITHOUT . i dont get hung up on the grades . good tip . dont do that either , workfor the sake of the work only. 93/93/93 May ALL Attain!

I'm assuming you are looking to learn/practice magic if you are wanting to read this book. One should know that all this material is available online, but I purchased this book as I can't stand digital copies of material like this. I prefer to actually have the text.This book is not for a beginner to magic. Read Donald Michael Kraig's Modern Magick first if you are just starting. My aspirations could be different than many, so the context of this book really doesn't help me.That being said, if you are interested in following Crowley's teachings or his writings, get this book.. You're going to find a minimum explanation for the topics listed: yoga, meditation, assumption of god forms, basic rituals, enochian, etc.. This book should be used as a reference (that's how I use it), instead of a step-by-step guide of magical practice. You will get many of the hymns, poems, etc about the Thelema Pantheon (which I honestly am still learning). It's instructions and meanings are different when you actually practice, rather than an armchair occultist.

reading and loving the new information, it takes an open mind to read and understand but great book, its a collection of the Equinox which its more than 400 pages and not to mention these are more and less 10 volumes so it make sense to start out with this book, so this beautiful Gem its a fine collection of the most important work of the Equinox from A. Crowley

This book is considered a seminal work for many who study Thelema. Making no pretenses, it can be difficult to read. The text often refers to other texts the reader may not be familiar with (or even able to obtain anymore). This is a great introduction into the commonly prescribed practices (esp. Gnostic Mass) and familiarization with terms (Ra-Ha-Thoor, etc.). This is not a terminal book - as in, this book will require you to read many books before and afterwards and then probably have to come back and read GftE again.

This is a great book. The shipper was wonderful to work with. However, the book shipped in a priority envelope and was not padded or protected by anything for shipping. I thought that was a little careless and odd.

Five stars for the service, delivery, fair price and great condition of The Equinox. Hopefully the binding is decent so I can get a lot of use out of it.