The assessment of peter levenda as the author of the simon necronomicon is based upon the following sources. Unholy alliance was nominated for a bram stoker award for nonfiction in 1995. The editor and author of the book itself is probably american occultist peter levenda, though levenda denies the claim. Peter levenda is a wellknown author of many published works on esoteric subjects. Lovecraft, kenneth grant, and the typhonian tradition in magic by peter levenda is available instantly and free. Larry barnes, the publisher of the necronomicon, introduced me to simon, the books translator and editor, in 1977. He has an ma in religious studies and asian studies, and has worked as an it executive in china, southeast asia, latin america and europe he became involved in china trade in 1984. It is called the simon necronomicon because it is introduced by a man identified only as simon. Peter levenda is an american author who focuses primarily on occult history. Lovecraft, kenneth grant, and the typhonian tradition in magic by peter levenda 20, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
Occultist alan cabal wrote in 2003 that levenda was the writer with the pseudonym of simon, the author of the simon necronomicon, a grimoire that derives its title from h. His areas of focus include history, science, philosophy, current events, cultural studies, technology, unexplained phenomena, and ways the future of humankind may be influenced by science. Peter levenda was born in the bronx and lived in new york, indiana, chicago, new hampshire, and rhode island before going to malaysia where he lived for seven years. The remarkable story of the occult origins of mormonism and the rise of mormons.
This book wont give you magic powers either, but its an authentic religious text. Levenda of being the brains behind the simon necronomicon, the. The wide sweep of this investigation moves from a ku klux klan. Peter levendas most popular book is the necronomicon. Peter levendas esoteric titles include the dark lord, tantric temples, and the tantric alchemist. For those who dont know, levenda was the man behind the simon necronomicon, the first faked version of the book bearing lovecrafts name. Absolutely loved this as i am currently listening to necronomicon on audiobook. Stansfeld jones frater achad, grant formulated a system. In the past 31 years, there has been a lot of inkactual and virtualspilled on the subject of the necronomicon.
Masons, mysteries and the founding of america continuum, 2009 and unholy alliance. Peter levenda does such a good job dissecting lovecrafts work and motivations. His histories include the hitler legacy and ratline. Peter levenda has 28 books on goodreads with 12808 ratings. My first book length contribution to the field of ufology launched yesterday.
Peter levenda s esoteric titles include the dark lord, tantric temples, and the tantric alchemist. The starry wisdom download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Jul 27, 2007 simon, author of the necronomicon, the necronomicon spellbook, gates of the necronomicon, dead names, and papal magic, is actually peter levenda. Lovecraft and aleister crowley, woven together with a story about a man known as the mad arab.
The book itself is a pretty slim volume, about a third of which is occupied by an introduction by the alleged translator, simon. This third novel in the trilogy that began with the lovecraft code and continued with dunwich concludes the globespanning tale of professor gregory angell and his attempt to keep the necronomicon out of the. Nov 15, 2016 this is a rare copy of a recording released by magickal childe books, the imprint of the legendary bookstore. Lovecraft code by peter levenda is an occult thriller that features mystery, suspense, action and more. Levenda is also believed to be simon, the author of the simon necronomicon, a grimoire that derives its title from h. Occultist alan cabal wrote in 2003 that levenda was the writer with the pseudonym of simon, the author of the simon necronomicon. Books by peter levenda author of sinister forcesthe nine. Larry proposed that i design and produce the book for schlangekraftbarnes graphics. The dark lord by peter levenda read online on bookmate. Levenda is also the author of the three volume study of the influence of esoterica on american politics, sinister forces. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read starry wisdom.
Lovecraft, kenneth grant, and the typhonian tradition in magic by peter levenda available from rakuten kobo. One radio network peter levenda a shocking alternative to. The necronomicon and the misappropriation of ancient texts. He is best known for his book unholy alliance, which is about esoteric hitlerism and nazi occultism. He will also appear on the upcoming history channel special, nazi prophecies. Necronomicon spellbook mass market paperback 1 january 2000 by peter levanda author 4. Liber al vel legis written by aleister crowley and h. A history of nazi involvement with the occult continuum, 2002, which has appeared in 6 foreignlanguage editions. Larry barnes, the publisher of the necronomicon, introduced me to simon, the book s translator and editor, in 1977. Levenda has appeared as an expert on nazi occultism and strange science on the history channel, the discovery channel, the national geographic channel, the science channel, and tnt. Nov 29, 2016 peter levenda is an author who focuses primarily on occult history.
Aug 15, 2019 starry wisdom ebook written by peter levenda. The dark lord ebook by peter levenda 9780892545971. The book does bring about a considerable amount of information on the subject of the ufos from a broad point of view. One radio network peter levenda a shocking alternative. Well, wait a moment before declaring me completely insane. Jun 22, 2008 many people have said that this book is a hoax and many have said it actually works. Simon, author of the necronomicon, the necronomicon spellbook. More than thirty years after his first investigation of the nazi underground peter levenda has returned again and again to his quest for the truth about the true character of the nazi cult and the people and political movements it has influenced in the decades since the end of world war ii. My first booklength contribution to the field of ufology launched yesterday.
The lovecraft code by peter levenda, hardcover barnes. Since levenda states upfront in the book that he had no intention to follow. Peter levendas journal logging the activities of sinister. Read the dark lord, by peter levenda online on bookmate one of the most famous yet least understood manifestations of thelemic thought has been the. I left off the second page because it contains the. Peter levenda is an author of esoterica and historical investigation. Levenda takes readers through the teachings of madame blavatsky, aleister crowley, the thule gesellschaft the occult secret society. Masons, mysteries, and the founding of america by levenda, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Like a roller coaster, lovecraft code starts out at a steady pace laying the context for the book, picks up speed as the mystery deepens, changes directions through different historical narratives, and just when one thinks things are likely to slow down the book then spirals off into a new. There are a few real grimoires that take the name necronomicon, most notably that by simon peter levenda as well as others that, to varying degrees, portray themselves as the real necronomicon necronomicon, book of dead names by george hay, necronomicon gnosis by asenath mason, the necronomicon by karl stone. I have given interviews about it over the years, most notably in the tracy twyman interview which has been extensively reprinted and reposted all over the net and in publications like the book of.
Any book is always more important than its author, its publisher, its editor, book designer, printer, etc. Published on nov 15, 2016 this is a rare copy of a recording released by magickal childe books, the imprint of the legendary bookstore. The introduction draws farfetched connections between hp lovecraft and brit superfreak and. Actually the real necronomicon is the egyptian book of the dead which is a pretty complete translation of hieroglyphs from the papyrus of ani which, written about 1500 1400 bce. The necronomicon is one of the most controversial books ever published. Peter levenda goodreads author, dick russell foreword 4. One of the most famous yet least understood manifestations of thelemic thought has been the works of kenneth grant. Its narrated by peter levenda, one of the editors of the. It was written, or should i say, translated by a mysterious person named peter. Simon saysnecronomicon audio instructions by peter levenda.
Levendas selfjustification, posted online last week, that the proof is so selfevident that it can simply be assumed, is an endrun around making good on the promises delongethe credited author of the book that levenda assigns to himself on his blogmaintained he would deliver on. Ratline and the hitler legacy round out this important trilogy of nazi history. He is best known for his book unholy aliance, which is about esoteric hitlerism and nazi occultism, and is also the possible author of the simon necronomicon. Peter levenda and i have known each other for so long our hair was jet black when we met. Traveling through the worlds of religion, literature, and the occult, peter levenda takes his readers on a deeply fascinating exploration on magic, evil, and the dark lord as he investigates of one of the most neglected theses in the history of modern occultism. This simon is generally believed to be the notorious con artist pathological liar magickal practitioner peter levenda. Its authorship is unknown, but peter levenda is a widely cited possibility.
Peter levenda is a wellknown author of several books including unholy alliance and ratline. A word about the necronomicon many readers have expressed interest in the backstory of this arcane tome with which i was involved back in the 1970s. Dec 22, 2016 the lovecraft code also reminds me, a bit, of wilson and sheas illuminatus trilogy which also proposes a massive conspiracy at play in recent history and was also a hot mess, but could be downright hilarious and sexy in a way that levenda cant begin to touch. In this case, the necronomicon has withstood the test of time.
Lovecrafts fictional necronomicon, featured in lovecrafts cthulhu mythos stories. The simon necronomicon is a purported grimoire written by an unknown author, with an introduction by a man identified only as simon. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the lovecraft code. Necronomicon advertisement, 1980 we are the mutants. In that book i describe the different perspectives on matter and energy as understood by a variety of cultures. Lovecraft john steadman necronomicon peter levenda micah hanks is a writer, podcaster, and researcher whose interests cover a variety of subjects. Part 1 part 2 part 3, from the utterly biased perspective that a book which claims to be setting the stage to change humanitys very conception of itself ought, at a minimum, to provide evidence to support. He appeared in the tnt documentary, faces of evil, in his role as an expert on nazi history with special regard to the occult and esoteric practices.
This is a rare copy of a recording released by magickal childe books, the imprint of the legendary bookstore. A grimoire of american political witchcraft and the controversial title, the angel and the sorcerer. Join peter levenda as he dons his simon persona once again to try and pull. He is best known for his book unholy alliance, which is about esoteric hitlerism and nazi occultism, and is also the probable author of the simon necronomicon. Guest peter levenda october 22, 2012 by ground zero media from desktop or your mobile device. Materials presented in the book are a blend of ancient middle eastern elements, with allusions to the writings of h. A look at the simon necronomicon, a book cobbled together from a mishmash of. Anyway, below is a scan of the first page of the registration for gates of the necronomicon. Engagingly written, unholy alliance is a comprehensive, popular history of the occult background and roots of the nazi movement, showing how the ideas of a vast international network of late 19th and early 20thcentury occult groups influenced nazi ideology. Occultist alan cabal wrote in 2003 that levenda was the writer with the pseudonym of simon, the author of the simon necronomicon, a grimoire that derives its title.
Peter levenda has 28 books on goodreads with 12764 ratings. It has been published in the ubiquitous avon paperback in about one million copies since its first appearance as a mass market volume in 1980. Its narrated by peter levenda, one of the editors of the necronomicon, who appeared. There has been much debate whether simon is peter and even a document to proove that simon is peter levenda. A word about the necronomicon peter levendas journal. Perhaps the most notorious grimoire book of spells of all time.